General Weather Flashcards
What channel does USCG weather broadcast radio use?
Channel 22A VHF
What channel(s) does NOAA weather broadcast radio use?
How often is coastal marine forecasts issued?
Scheduled coastal marine forecasts are issued every 4 hours and updated every 2-3 hours.
Why is the Puget Sound climate mild and moderately moist?
Puget Sound climate is mild and moderately moist due to prevailing westerlies bring marine air in from the Pacific Ocean.
What is the average rainfall for Puget Sound?
38” of rainfall annually.
What is the impact of marine air on summer and winter in Puget Sound?
In Puget Sound, winters are relatively warm and summers are cool due to the influx of marine air.
What is the daily range of temperature?
The daily range of temperature is small and of a short duration.
What is the average snowfall for Puget Sound?
Average snowfall for puget sound is 12” and infrequently remains more than 1-2 days.
What is the average number of thunderstorms?
The average number of thunderstorms in the Puget Sound is 8 per year.
What creates and extremely dangerous condition at the western strait of Juan de Fuca?
Land and sea fog combining, SE winds meeting SW swell creating a confusing cross sea and heavy rains which can drop visibility below 0.25 miles.
