Introduction to the Weather of Northwestern Washington
| Dates: | March 21, 2026 |
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| Meets: | Sa from 9:00 AM to 12 N |
| Location: | WCC - Foundation Building 105 |
| Cost: | $49.00 |
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Do you want to learn what influences our local weather, how to find up-to-date weather information, and how to get and interpret the best weather forecasts for our region? Join instructor Charles "Lin" Lindsey for an introduction to the meteorology of our region, the forces that drive local weather, and the best resources for weather information. We'll cover the basics of meteorology and local influences created by the geography of our region as well as observation systems and forecast models used to predict upcoming weather conditions and online and mobile resources for weather information. Lin is a former atmospheric scientist, the author of Marine Weather of the Northern Waters of the Salish Sea, and a weather consultant for a local sailboat and power boat charter company.
| Fee: | $49.00 |
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| Hours: | 3.00 |
Fee Breakdown
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Course Fee (Basic) | Registration Fee | $ 49.00 |
| Optional Fee | Kids College Scholarship 5 | $ 5.00 |
| Optional Fee | Kids College Scholarship 10 | $ 10.00 |
| Optional Fee | Kids College Scholarship 25 | $ 25.00 |
WCC - Foundation Building 105
333 Calluna CourtBellingham, WA 98226
Charles Lindsey
Lin's career has spanned more than 40 years as both an atmospheric scientist and product management consultant and mentor. He's been consistently praised for the passion and knowledge he is able to share with colleagues and students. He's an active sailor and serves as the weather advisor for a local charter sail and power boating company.Lin received his B.A in Political Economy from The Colorado College, his M.S, in Environmental Sciences from the University of Virginia, and his MBA from the University of Washington Foster School of Business. He has been an invited speaker for professional organizations and has published a number of papers and reports throughout his career. He has served as a judge for UW business school competitions and is an invited speaker and mentor on careers in product management for upcoming business school graduates.
Lin and his wife Susan moved to Bellingham in 2020 following long careers in the Seattle area, northern California and southeastern Washington. They have three adult children and greatly enjoy spending time together as a family. In 2023 they spent 10 days sailing in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) and the kids are hounding them to take them back again!