The Convergence Zone

The Convergence Zone is, for me, a place where things come together. Where I put down thoughts and jottings as I like for whoever may be interested, relating to living here where we are in the middle of the Puget Sound Convergence Zone. As a weather feature of the Puget Sound region, this zone is remarkable as a place where weather systems collide and create storm conditions: Heavy rain, storm, wind, hail, snow, thunder, lightening, and so on. The following is adaped from the KOMO TV explanation: The Puget Sound Convergence Zone occurs when there is a northwest flow in the upper atmosphere, and unstable air. Frequently following a storm system, northwest winds blow stronger and can collide with the Olympic Mountains. Part of the air flow is then deflected east down the Strait of Juan de Fuca toward Puget Sound, while the other part is deflected down the western side of the Olympic mountains. When the northern air flow reaches the Cascade Mountains, it is forced to the south. Meanwhi