The WeatherJazz® Podcast

What a wild weather Friday in NEOhio! André examines the storm system and lays out the timeline of when it pulls awasy. Plus... HOW in the world does a thief steal such a HUGE item? Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction as you will see.

Yes, I'm on vacation from WJW-TV, but I have a short severe weather update for today, Thursday, April 11, and a listener-submitted poem about the spring "peepers."

The stage is set! Now let's have some fun by going to Rise And Dine Café in Chesterland, Ohio.

Ifd you'd like to share an eclipse photo that I can share with the WeatherJazz® audience, email me the JPG format photo and tell me everything you can about the photo and I may share some of them in a future episode. (ONLY send images that YOU snapped and to which YOU hold 100% of the rights.)

As we draw closer to the big event, let's see what the atmosphere s doing in hopes that clouds won't get in the way.

Here's an important weather update for Monday, along with some important specifics about the path of totality in Ohio.

There IS some nominal hope for eclipse day in NEOhio. I examine the trend and share a few maps on WeatherJazz.com. I'll also share a sound clip about Easter from another popular podcaster and radio show host. It resonated with me, and I hope you have the same revelation.

Here is an eclipse weather update along with the details on today's severe weather potential in the Ohio Valley... plus a special Facebook post from someone special.

I'll be keeping track of the weather conditions for next Monday's eclipse with daily updates this week.

Is there a general weather pattern emerging for April 8 yet? Let's see if we can see any hints.

I'm keeping an eye on the forecasts for April 8th along with answering a question about an odd satellite apparition along the east coast.

T-Minus 13 Days To Eclipse Day. Here's a weather update.

Let's begin looking ahead to the April 8 eclipse, both from a computer modeling standpoint AND from climatology.

Dr. John Gruenewald joins André Bernier to demystify eclipses in light of the April 8th eclipse that will move across the USA.

Host Andre Bernier gets caught up with a weather enthusiast from Akron, Ohio, who first appeared on WeatherJazz when he was a kindergartener in 2018.

Could it be that winter is over? It sure feels like it on this first Monday of March! Let's explore what the long range pattern may be showing. Plus, I'll chat about the upcoming shift to Daylight Saving Time as well as an interesting stat about forests in the USA.

Iceland's popular music artist, Jón Jónsson, joins WeatherJazz® host Andre Bernier to discuss his latest projects and music releases.

FOX 8 News morning meteorologist Scott Sabol joins André to discuss the weather surprises of this winter thus far... and what to expect going into March 2024.

Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula continues in a state of unrest as yet another eruption (#6) sprang into action at 6 a.m. Iceland time. Most of the eruptions posed no threat to Icelanders, but THIS one posed some unique challenges. Darren Adam from RÚV English filed an excellent update today.

Yesterday was "National Weatherperson's Day." WeatherJazz® host Andre Bernier had a random thought that he brought to the newsroom trying to expand on the idea of a day recognizing broadcast meteorologists.

The traditions surrounding Groundhog Day go much deeper than Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania in 1887. Let's explore some of those potential sources from places a half-world away from the eastern United States. Plus, a special update from popular WeatherJazz® guest, Neil Manausa from Winchester, Virginia.

WeatherJazz® host Andre Bernier spans everything from local weather today, to harnessing geothermal power, to a new Jón Jónsson single.

Dr. Joe D'Aleo is André's guest again today, this timne talking about what it was like to start a brand new national cable channel dedicated to weather, a national outlet we know today as The Weather Channel.

Now that we are in the second half of winter, is this week's pattern shift temporary or more of a fundamental shift? Host André Bernier invited co-founder of The Weather Channel, Dr. Joe D'Aleo, to elaborate on the medium and long term outlooks.

So much is going on in earth science these days that it got me thinking on a profound level. I hope you'll allow me the latitude of sharing what has been on my heart as I watched so much happening on planet Earth this weekend.

PLUS, I finally answer two audience questions via WeatherJazz@yahoo.com about some strange looking clouds!

After looking over the data from the most recent storm center that came through. Scott Sabol and I discovered something remarkable about it. Join us as we talk about it.

Incidentally, I decided NOT to post the video as I discovered that I had a distractingly huge piece of blueberry skin stuck to my front tooth after eating oatmeal with blueberries for breakfast, LOLOL.

I enjoy coffee. I especially enjoy it with half and half, but I've been experimenting with some of the new non-dairy creamers now coming on the market. By NO MEANS is this an exhaustive sample... in fact, I've only tried three (thus far). And what I share is only MY opinion.... as I realize that tastes are very subjective. Yet I find it fascinating and I hope you do, too.

What is it like to experience nearly 24-hours of nighttime? Your WeatherJazz® host had a chance to experience that first-hand in Iceland in December. Things that surprised me, and things that didn't.... today! On WeatherJazz®.

What can WeatherJazz® fans expect in 2024?

One of the biggest thrills of my most recent trip to Iceland, was sitting in on Reykjavík's most popular morning program on the radio at FM957. But the surprises did not stop there. Have a listen as we take you back in time to Monday morning in Iceland, today, on WeatherJazz®!

On Monday, before the Iceland volcano erupted, I was a special guest on the RÚV media network's English Radio program. Now that I'm back home, I'll share a number of interesting audio events that made my trip to the Arctic quite special. I also had the opportunity to ask RÚV anchor Darren Adam how he became an Icelandic citizen after starting his media career in his native country of Great Britain.

There's a brand new Christmas film for this Holiday~!

No, the east coast of the U.S.A. is not haunted... unless you deem cloud cover an indicator of the supernatural... but we have once again returned to the season of seeing what your WeatherJazz® host calls, "The East Coast Ghost."

The first MAJOR lake effect snowfall is ready to impact NEOhio.

Let's have a little Thanksgiving fun as we all prepare to give thanks to our loving Father God when we all assemble.

What is that super bright object in our morning sky? How long will it be there? Let's explore along with preliminary weather scenarios for the Ohio Valley for Thanksgiving.

Southwest Iceland waits to see if a new  eruption will occur near Grindavik and the famous Blue Lagoon. WeatherJazz® joins RÚV English Radio with Darren Adam (link below) to explore the many possible outcomes of the recent seismic activity in the Reykjanes Peninsula.

Released Tuesday, November 14, 2023

The atmosphere is pointing toward a colder trend for Thanksgiving. What does this mean? Let's explore.

It's time to let "our hair down." I brought my portable WeatherJazz® Studio with me to FOX 8 so that you could eavesdrop on what we all talk about together in the weather office!

Our weather may be quiet in the Ohio Valley, but it certainly isn't quiet far ABOVE our atmosphere! The mischievous sun has been busy sending solar storms our way... and the results have been stunning. How you ask? Let's have a closer look.

A listener question earlier this year prompted today's episode. That person wondered HOW to best position a new snow fence to help to keep snow drifts from forming on his driveway.

Host André Bernier and morning news meteorologist Scott Sabol discuss the inner workings of how this year's winter weather outlook was designed.

Meteorologist Scott Sabol is my guest. It's important to "set the table" correctly to understand the upcoming winter weather outlook. Scott and André discuss last winter's outlook and what was learned from it going forward.

After Iceland's third eruption in three years settled down, there is growing evidence that a fourth eruption may soon start!

Very soon, the final stage will be set and all of the long-range parameters will have had their say. What are we looking at? Are we leaning in any particular direction? Let's explore!

Are you looking for the ultimate experience in leaf-peeping? Certain roadways in the USA have gained quite a reputation for being a great place to be during the autumnal foliage peak.

WeatherJazz® host André Bernier is on the lookout for the world's quietest locations.

It's time to reveal something BIG to the WeatherJazz® audience... and there is no better time than during an "Open Line Friday" edition!

Is hitting 80°F in October unusual? Record-setting? As we enjoy some truly delightful storybook air, let's see just how unusual this is.

Former WJW-TV news anchor Bill Martin joins André for a two-part converdsation.