Look for the cowboy hat. And the blue suit. That's what I did during the opening session of the AMS Broadcast Meteorology Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma this week. I was looking for the guy everyone calls "Heatwave" because no weather conference would be complete without his sense … [Read more...]
An Interview Along The Oregon Coast With The Tolovana Inn’s Doug Nealeigh
When I talk to local school kids about weather along the coast they always know Haystack Rock. And you can see it in this shot from the Tolovana Inn along the waterfront in Cannon Beach, Oregon. Since this is a huge weekend for people to visit the coast I asked the Tolovana Inn's Doug … [Read more...]
An Interview With Local Nursery Owner Richard Barhoum
Did you plant your vegetable garden too soon? I did. Do you know the watering trick that helps your garden grow extra fast? I do, now. But only because of my Friday interview with Richard Barhoum for this post. Here he is at his nursery, called George's Garden Center. It's a … [Read more...]
An Interview With Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort After Epic La Nina Season
Spring skiing this year at Mount Hood Meadows? Forget about it. Because in spring 2011 the resort saw unbelievable amounts of quality winter-like powder piling up in both March & April. This photo posted by Temira on the resort's flickr page shows the deep powder and sunshine combo on … [Read more...]
An Interview With KOIN Local 6 Morning News Anchor Chad Carter
It's possible you know Chad Carter's smiling face and friendly attitude from his time on the 'American Idol' station in town. You know what I mean, right?  Well, now we have him at KOIN Local 6 and he's the new anchor of our morning newscast, News Now.  He gave some great answers during my … [Read more...]
An Interview With Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort During A Record Breaking La Nina Year
#1 - I know you had record snow this season. How much? And what kind of challenges did you face operating a ski resort in this heavy snow season? It has indeed been an epic La Nina season at Mt. Bachelor!  We’ve had 630 inches of snowfall, which is the most we’ve ever recorded. But you … [Read more...]