The Polar Vortex is Drunk AF

Park Rats Podcast

What's up park people!?
The polar vortex got super drunk and nobody knows what that crazy thing is going to do next!
In this episode we talk about some of the wild weather that has been going on in our National Parks. Many records have been broken this season and things are only going to get more insane as the years go on. We also discuss some freakish weather that occurs around the world and lets just say I am hoping we never have to see a vinegaroonado.
0:00 - 4:49
So how about the weather huh? We talk about our weekend and some weather related topics and I don't know what Matt is talking about when he mentions marvel essentials or whatever he said.
4:50 - 9:45
This is the muck talk section. Mud season in Yellowstone is a mess and we share a first hand example of how gross the spring can be. Be mindful when visiting Yellowstone around this time because you may get into some sticky hikes. Pro tip when hiking in muck or catching frogs always come prepared.
9:45 - 13:29
We discuss record breaking and all around wild weather in National Parks this past year/season.
13:29 - 24:37
Acadia National Park saw some devastating flooding which washed out a very popular trail in the park. We discuss what actions the NPS are taking to prepare for upcoming natural disasters. Major weather events becoming more frequent because the polar vortex is super wasted right now from keg-standing CO2 at the industrial revolution rager so we are going to have to prep for what that crazy thing does.
24:37 - 38:34
Some outlandish and rare weather events that we thought were interesting. From snow spikes to raining scorpions mother nature can throw some curveballs. We talk about hail rivers flowing in Mexico city, Ice Tsunamis, penitentes, moonbows and more.
38:34 - 40:20
Outro