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The Adventures of Freya Mist
Meet Freya Mist, a curious young meteorologist who loves asking questions about the world around her. I created and wrote Freya's stories to help children explore weather and science through adventure, curiosity and a little bit of mystery. Hear one of Freya's stories here: https://owlkids.com/chickadee/audio/60/the-case-of-the-disappearing-rainbow Try a Freya fall experiment here: https://owlkids-content-cms.directus.app/assets/cefd93f2-5ce4-42ff-b3db-e7d535eb502c And a rainbow [...]
Stormier Winter Ahead? (2025 winter)
What a Possible La Niña Could Mean for Canada This Winter As Canadians, we know our winters are anything but predictable. Some years bring endless snow, while others swing between rain, ice, and sudden thaws. One of the biggest drivers of these seasonal shifts is what’s happening far away in the Pacific Ocean. Right now, [...]
A Meteorologist’s Hack for Keeping Drinks Cold All Day (Thanks, Science!)
As a meteorologist and a mom, I’ve learned a thing or two about staying cool on a hot day — and not just in front of the green screen. Whether you’re heading to a baseball game, beach day, or picnic in the park, keeping your kids’ drinks cold can be a losing battle. But here’s the good [...]
5 Weather Myths You Probably Still Believe – A Meteorologist Explains
We love talking about the weather — it’s the original small talk. But over the years, certain myths have been repeated so many times that they’ve started to sound like facts. And while most of them are harmless, some actually distort the way we understand weather safety, storm science, or even climate. So today, I’m [...]
Heat, Humidity & Asthma – What Every Parent Should Know
As a meteorologist and an asthmatic mom, I know all too well how summer heat waves can feel especially tough — and I want you to understand why that is. It’s more than just “it’s hot outside.” When the heat is paired with humidity and stagnant air, it can make breathing difficult and asthma symptoms flare. ⸻ [...]
Why the Longest Day Isn’t the Hottest: Earth’s Oven Effect, Explained
🌞 The Summer Solstice: Start of Summer, Not Peak Heat In 2025, June 20, 10:42pm ET, we mark the summer solstice — the day with the most daylight in the Northern Hemisphere and the official astronomical start of summer. In places far north, the sun barely sets. It feels like summer has arrived in full. So [...]
What a Sponge Can Teach Us About Humidity
🧪 Weather Science Wednesday: Dew Point vs. Relative Humidity We often talk about heat in summer — but it’s the humidity that really makes things feel heavy and uncomfortable. This week’s demo helps explain why — using just a sponge and a couple of cups of water. ⸻ 🧷 What You’ll Need: • 1 clean sponge • [...]
