FOX 12 Weather Podcast
The FOX 12 Weather Podcast features meteorologists from KPTV in Portland, Oregon, discussing the latest weather trends, forecasts, and historical weather events. Listeners get expert insights into Pacific Northwest weather patterns and severe weather updates. The podcast provides a deeper dive into the science behind the daily forecast.
Episodes
Warm start to October, but a BIG cooldown arrives this weekend
"Wet season" is fast approaching! Payton & Michael look ahead at potential showers this weekend and recap our WARM start to October.
October temperature & rain outlook + how much daylight we lose
Spooky season begins Thursday! Meteorologists Camila and Payton are tracking a warm start to October & an extended dry stretch. Also, see how much daylight we lose over the next 31 days.
First strong wind, "sting jets", and wild hurricane season
Mark, Michael and Payton are tracking rain & strong wind late Thursday into Friday. Check out the forecast wind gusts, latest weekend forecast & what's brewing in the tropical Pacific.
Dying fire season, and ANOTHER cool weekend???
Fire season is on life support...that's the good news. But 9 of the last 10 weekends have been cooler than normal; guess what's ahead this weekend?
Episode 200! Funnel clouds, Farmer's Almanacs and Labor Day weekend
Happy 200th Episode! We have FOUR weather team members to talk about Thursday's tornado warning, Farmer's Almanacs and Labor Day weekend!
Fall will be arriving early next week, plus El Niño update
Rain returns next week... Finally! Mark & Payton recap summer, give an El Niño update and chat about what we can expect in September.
Drought worsens, but wildfire growth rate improves
Worsening drought, wildfire improvements, "Lala" recap and the difference between a hurricane, typhoon & cyclone... Join Payton & Camila in this week's podcast!
Hurricane set to hit Hawaii, Perseids & wildfire update
Notice the hazy skies? Camila & Payton give an update on wildfire season, talk about the Perseid meteor shower and a long-awaited Seaside seagull chick update!
Record fire season, wind roses, & pyrocumulus
Oregon & Washington surpass 2 million acres burned. Mark & Payton look ahead to August, plus why not check out a few "wind roses"?
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Ep. 195
First 100 degree day, wildfires, lightning and high humidity... Oh my! Payton and Camila dive into our wild weather the past week & look ahead to early August.
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Ep. 194
What a spectacular lightning show Thursday morning! Camila & Payton recap the storms, viewer photos and talk about the science of lightning.
Western heat dome, last week's aurora and our "normal" July so far
Payton & Camila review last week's Aurora, our "average" July so far & if we can expect impacts from the heat dome. Plus we got not one, but TWO special guests!
Funnel clouds, downpours, and summer returns
Mark and Payton recap the cool, wet week and look ahead to a milder pattern. Plus, storm spotter Josh Sullivan joins us to chat about the funnel cloud he reported on Saturday!
Back to normal: cool and showery
A very warm June ends with much cooler weather & a few showers, but how long will it last? Mark & Camila also look back at the great 2021 heat wave
Ep. 190 - Record heat and more summer talk
Camila and Payton recap last weekend's record heat, look at the potential for more 90s next week and chat about the summer solstice. Plus, you have to "SEA" our new FOX 12 mascot!
Ep. 189: Heat wave, thermal troughs, & a new guy joins the team
We've got a newbie on staff! Mark and Payton chat with Michael Fecca, plus cover heat waves, thermal troughs, & El Niño's arrival
Ep. 188: First named tropical storm in the Pacific
Ready or not, the tropics are waking up! Payton and Camila chat about the first named tropical storm in the Pacific, "June gloom," and the latest drought monitor.
Ep. 187: Hail & Big Wind as Spring Wraps Up
Mark and Camila nerd out over severe weather east of the Cascades. Don't miss the storm photos! Plus, public toddler meltdowns and Mark's suitcase returns
Ep. 186: Memorial Day forecast and the start of Eastern Pacific hurricane season
Got plans for Memorial Day? Camila and Payton detail next week's changes, how we determine daily rain chances and the start of Eastern Pacific hurricane season.
Ep. 185: No more snow, shortwaves, & Memorial Day
Record early snowpack melt, plus some serious short and long "wave" talk from Payton and Mark. First peek at Memorial Day Weekend too!
Ep. 184: Snow, Fire, & Mom's Day
May is here.. But it's been feeling more like June or July. Mark and Camila take a look at when our next rain chance might arrive, plus those pesky marine layer
Ep. 182: Marine heat waves & warm April finish
The forecast might be a yawnfest but the hog fuel is hot! Mark and Camila discuss the beautiful spring weather ahead and why we're keeping an eye on the marine heat wave.
Ep. 181: Thunderstorms & dramatic cool down
The thunder roars! Meteorologists Payton Major and Camila Orti chat about this week's thunderstorms & dramatic cool down. And did you see our new studio??
Ep. 180: Nerding out over the Artemis II
Payton and Camila nerd out over the Artemis II mission despite Payton's battle with Roman numerals. Plus, showers (and thunderstorms!) are back in the forecast! Plus, why you need sunscreen in April and viewer photos.
Ep. 179: Cold Pacific ocean & warm April temps
Mark and Camila discuss what's ahead in April- and our snowpack situation is unfortunately not an April Fool's joke. Camila still doesn't do yardwork, and if you've wondered why our coastal waters stay cold throughout the summer- wonder no longer!
Ep. 177: Winter Recap & El Niño Ahead
All the final numbers are in and it was...a very warm winter! That plus a looming El Niño for later this year
Ep. 178: Pollen season, spring frost & heat domes
Pollen season has arrived... Payton and Camila discuss springtime seasonal allergies, the average last spring frost and extreme heat taking over the southwest.
Ep. 176: Rain, rain, but when does it go away?
Mark and Camila catch up on two weeks' worth of weather talk! The lunar eclipse, final winter season stats, and the tea on DST. Plus, lots and lots of rain.
Ep. 175: Winter is "forked", lunar eclipse, and snowpack update
What the fork? Mark and Camila discuss the (likely) end to winter in the lowlands and what that means for Cascade snow. Plus a look ahead into March and details
Ep. 174: Winter fail, measuring snow, & March rains
Winter attempted a come back, but it didn't happen. Plus, look back at 1996 flood and ahead into early March
Ep. 173: February snow & winter ratings
There's a snowflake in the weather app! But don't sound the alarms just yet. Mark and Camila discuss next week's cooler pattern, how February snow patterns have changed over the decades, plus Camila's geography struggles and Mark's Mt. Hood prayer.
Ep. 172: How late is too late? Late season cold, & pattern change
So you're sayin' there's a chance... For snow? Maybe. Mark and Camila take a look at the extended forecast and late winter snowfalls. Plus, a history of temperature and asperitas margaritas.
Ep. 171: Dry/warm January ending, but what changes for February?
Mark and Camila are back with more stats on the abnormally dry and warm January. Plus the extended forecast, 1.5 celebrity guests, and hoar ice! What did you just call me?
Ep. 170: Cold east wind, poor snow conditions, & northern lights
Vista House trip report: braving that cold east wind. Plus a bleak ski/snow season continues & space weather checkup
Ep 169: Inversions & "gap winds"
With the slow weather, it's time to talk inversions, upcoming "gap wind" event, plus winter "heat" so far
Ep. 168: Cold/snowy Januarys of the past, plus unusually dry weather returns
We've got ONE big Cascade snowstorm to discuss, plus a return to unusually dry and warm conditions over the next 10 days. Since the weather is slow, what better time to re-live the glories of past cold and snowy patterns?
Ep. 167: Happy New Year! But when will it snow in the lowlands?
HAPPY NEW YEAR! Mark and Camila have your 2025 weather highlights, plus what's coming up in the next couple of weeks. (Sorry, still no valley snow)
Ep. 166: Record warm December and snow coming for the Cascades
Mark and Katie discuss the quick, but damaging windstorm early Wednesday morning. Plus a recap of the record warm month and snow ahead in Cascades.
Ep. 165: Pineapple express wrap-up + skiing...there's a chance!
That's a wrap on the AR! Mark and Camila recap the rain and warm temperatures from the atmospheric river and look ahead to some cooler weather (perhaps finally some Cascade snow!) Derailments and friendly arguing abound!
Ep. 164: Pineapple Express incoming! A "blowtorch" first half of December
Rain is back in the forecast! Mark, Payton and Camila have your drippy details through mid-December as a possible Pineapple Express takes aim at the region. Plus, an interview with a Multnomah County emergency manager on winter preparedness.
Ep. 163: Inversions, Travel Wx, & Early December
Inversion season is here! The gang talks about the incoming gloomy days the next few months, travel weather for the long holiday weekend ahead, plus why it's looking dry-ish heading into early December
Ep. 162: Historic snow and ice storms
Ah yes, the winters of yesteryear. In this unique episode, Mark and Camila go over historic PacNW snow and ice events we've seen in the last 100 years. Grab something cozy!
Ep. 161: Tornado warning, King tides, & no skiing
"It gon' rain!" Mark and Camila recap the recent rain and some brief radar excitement. Plus, King Tides, Halloween photos, and...printed text messages..?
Ep. 160: Halloween rain, sting jets, & wet November start
Mark and Camila recap the rainy fall weekend and look ahead to the Halloween weather roulette. Who's dressing up as a "sting jet"?
Ep. 159: Stormy weekend & mountain snow
Rainy season ramps up this weekend! Katie, Mark and Camila talk about the rain and mountain snow on the way. Trick or treat or rain for Halloween
Ep. 158: Winter Outlook + Microbursts
Watch out, we're streaming live! Mark, Camila and Payton recap the exciting weather on Sunday (what's a microburst?) and Mark shares his coveted winter weather predictions. Plus, viewer photos and videos!
Ep. 157: Social media weather "slop", plus mountain snow ahead
It's SWEATA WEATHA! In podcast episode 157, Mark, Payton and Camila talk about the cooler, wetter pattern ahead- including the season's first Cascade snowfall! Plus, a number of weather rants.
Ep. 156: Water years, dry Septembers, & east wind
Happy New "Water Year"! Of course most of us have no idea what that means, but we'll fill you in. Plus, a little bit of mountain snow talk and surprisingly warm/dry pattern ahead too
Ep. 155: Warm September but rain ahead
Camila and Payton huddle up (literally—mic issues!) to recap September warmth, share new details on next week’s showers, and show off some amazing viewer photos
Ep. 154: Chance for a soaking next week diminishing
Mark, Payton and Camila recap the Sunday soaking and look ahead through the end of September. Plus the report cards for both Farmer's Almanacs... neither will be class valedictorian.
Ep. 153: Forest fires, the most dangerous time of year
Mark and Camila are back for episode 153 recapping recent and historic fire weather. Plus a shiny new title 👀 and what's in the forecast through the end of September.
Ep. 152: Sweaty weather and rain ahead
Technical problems didn’t stop Chief Meteorologist Mark from recapping this strangely humid later summer weather. Plus a look at how much rain may fall next week. It’s short, but a good one!
Ep. 151: August weather recap, plus what is a 'Haboob'?
In this episode, Payton and Katie recap August’s weather highlights, share viewer photos of the last 8 PM sunset, and show how animals beat the heat during the recent heat wave. They also look ahead to fall, break down why leaves change color, and explain what exactly a Haboob is.
Ep. 150: Heatwave ahead, plus some WEIRD viewer feedback
It's our sesquicentennial episode! Mark, Payton and Camila talk about our blazing hot forecast and how this heat wave compares to the last, plus you won't believe the kinds of viewer messages we get... 👀 A peek at some of our favorites!
Ep. 149: Wednesday soaking for some, plus 100° or not?
An August rain! Mark, Payton and Camila take a look at rainfall totals, then dive into the warmer forecast next week. Will we hit 100 degrees? It is the "dog days of summer," after all...
Ep. 148: What does a Tsunami Advisory mean?
On this week’s podcast, Camila and Katie look back at recent weather and what’s ahead, explain what a tsunami advisory means, recap the latest tsunami event, and dive into why the Pacific Northwest is shifting from quick summer storms to all-day fall soakers.
Ep. 147: Summer so far, visit w/PGE mets, & t'storm chance ahead
Mark, Camila and Katie take a look at the mild weather pattern ahead (with some possible thunderstorms!), our "rain rollercoaster" across the region, plus a special segment with PGE's senior meteorologist.
Ep. 146: June 2021 heatwave recap plus cooling trend ahead
Mark and Payton cover the ongoing hot weather pattern, plus quite a change towards cooler weather. Tips on what weather photos we DON'T want to see too! Plus PSU professor Paul Loikith discusses the 2021 heatwave and why it's unlikely that will occur in the near future
Ep # 145: NOAA’s new climate normals are changing what we call “average.”
FOX 12 Meteorologist Katie Zuniga and Camila Orti just dropped a new episode! We’re recapping the recent weather, looking ahead to what’s next, sharing your photos, and talking about how NOAA’s new climate normals are changing what we call “average.” Give it a listen!
Ep. 144: Perfect temps, Post Malone, & heat ahead
Mark and Camila discuss our July Fourth forecast and climate history, what's ahead, plus highlights from the AMS weather conference. Is that Post Malone?
Ep. 143: Space weather, heat domes, early summer snow
Jim Todd from OMSI joined us to talk about all things summer solstice, we attempted a check-in with Mark at AMS, and— we got viewer photos of snow on the first day of summer! Plus, we’re breaking down the term of the week: Heat Dome.
Ep. 142: First Significant Rain of June!
🎙️ New FOX 12 Weather Podcast 142!
We’re recapping June so far, looking ahead to the rest of the month, and explaining the official definition of a sunrise and sunset. Plus, your viewer photos/videos and why mixing potential can make or break a forecast!
Ep. 141: Why no Heat Index for PNW?
Mark and Camila recap our short heat wave, why we don't often talk about "heat index" around here and take a look ahead. Plus a Payton cameo on a special full moon!
Ep. 140: Heat wave ahead! But is it "onshore" or "offshore"?
Mark and Camila dive into the model data for the first (small) heat wave of the summer. There's talk of another big pattern change next week, don't yawn during the drought monitor, and seriously where are the peanut butter cookies?
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 139
Keep your arms and legs inside at all times - Payton and Camila discuss the high temperature rollercoaster we're on, with the promise of more "normal" weather next week. Plus, fire season is here and we've got your summer outlook.
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 138
She’s running solo today, but meteorologist Katie Zuniga covers a lot of ground! May so far, holiday weekend forecast, a cool explanation of those glowing rings around the sun, and some great viewer photos
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 137
Mark and Camila discuss the cooler, rainier weather (yes, this is real spring!) and what's trending around Memorial Day. Plus, surplus of 500mb charts and a timely term of the week!
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 136
Payton and Camila chat about the unusually warm and dry weather we've had, what to expect for Mother's Day weekend (Hint: first rain of the month!), and why we love the smell of rain so much.
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 135
It's the warmest weather of spring so far. We're covering the record-dry spring weather plus what changes are ahead. Quick check on snowpack and reservoirs rounds out this May Day episode
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 134
Is that... new font? Episode 134 highlights the big change in the FOX 12 Weather Center, plus a walk down graphics memory lane. Also, what's coming up heading into early May!
FOX 12 Weather Podcast Episode 133
Mark, Katie and Camila discuss April so far and what's ahead- which certainly won't be snow, but it CAN happen. Plus the "micromoon" and silly technical difficulties.
FOX12 Weather Podcast - Episode 132
From 'baseball-sized hail' to... rainbows? Mark and Camila discuss the lackluster stormy weather last week, flooding in southeast Oregon, and what's coming up
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 131
Mark, Payton and Camila talk about the wet month of March and bountiful snowpack, rainbow season, plus the potentially record-warm day (sorry, singular) ahead.
FOX 12 Weather Podcast Episode 130
Mark, Camila and Kate discuss the cool and wet pattern, big mountain snow, and the lunar eclipse. Plus, using Walmart locations for forecasting
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 129
Spring has sprung! Mark and Camila have your winter recap, look ahead at what's coming, plus a sub-par planetary parade.
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 128
Mark, Payton and Camila recap the rainy, stormy weather- including a tornado warning- and discuss the much milder pattern ahead! Is winter over? Mark puts a fork in it, Camila gets a homeowner's lesson, and Payton runs the show.
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 127
Today we’ve got a post-storm wrap-up, a look at improving February snow chance last few decades, plus signs of early spring weather in the maps and models!
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 126
We recap the snow (or lack of it?) this week, and check out more cold weather next week. Plus, everything you MUST know about snowflakes.
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 125
Welcome Payton! Mark and Camila introduce you to our newest weather team member, plus the gang discusses the unusually dry January, when we could see our first snowflakes in the lowlands, and don't even get Camila started on generic weather apps (too late).
FOX 12 Weather Podcast - Episode 124
Mark and Camila discuss drier-than-normal January (so far) and take a dive into “cold snap or no cold snap”? Plus, we've got the term of the week and more information than you could possibly want on hair ice.
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