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DayWeather Podcast

A daily video forecast from meteorologist Don Day, breaking down weather patterns and their impact on the Western United States.

The brief

This is a no-frills, map-heavy daily video briefing for people whose lives and livelihoods depend on the weather in the American West. Host Don Day (or a substitute) stands in front of a screen, walking viewers through satellite imagery, pressure charts, and forecast models to explain upcoming weather—from severe storm threats to unseasonable mountain snow. It's a technical, practical, and direct presentation focused on the 'why' behind the forecast.

Unlike typical weathercasts, the podcast dives deep into meteorological mechanics, explaining phenomena like atmospheric capping and dry lines. [4pF0L5XhVjY, 76fPKm7hjIw] Its hyper-regional focus on the Rockies and High Plains allows for a level of detail—down to specific mountain ranges and travel corridors—that national outlets can't match.
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

Don Day, Jr. is a meteorologist and the president of DayWeather, Inc., a meteorological consulting company based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. After graduating from the University of Wyoming in 1991, he founded DayWeather in 1992, initially providing customized forecasts for radio stations. The podcast is a video extension of this service, offering detailed daily weather analysis for the Rocky Mountains and High Plains.

AI-extracted bio · help us verify· Source: gemini-video-grounded

Credentials & credits

  • President & Chief Meteorologist, DayWeather, Inc.
  • B.S., University of Wyoming
  • Attended Laramie County Community College
  • Chief Meteorologist for Red Bull Stratos (2012) & Google Stratex (2014) stratospheric jumps
  • Weather adviser for Luke Aikins' "Heaven Sent" no-parachute jump (2016)

Other ventures

  • DayWeather, Inc. (meteorological consulting firm)
  • DayWeather Radio Network (~70-80 stations)
  • DayWeather PLUS+ (premium content subscription)
  • Cowboy State Daily (weather columnist)
  • Hot air balloon pilot
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Region
usa
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

Publishing rate
~4/week
Not shown by Apple / Spotify
Total episodes
1.6K
Last episode
6 days ago
Jun 25, 2026
Status
Active
Recent episodes
  1. 01
    DayWeather Podcast 6.26.2026Jun 26, 2026 · 15 min
  2. 02
    6.25.2026Jun 25, 2026 · 15 min
  3. 03
    DayWeather Podcast 6.24.2026Jun 24, 2026 · 14 min
  4. 04
    DayWeather Podcast 6.23.2026Jun 23, 2026 · 10 min
  5. 05
    DayWeather Podcast 6.22.2026Jun 22, 2026 · 9 min
  6. 06
    DayWeather Podcast 6.19.2026Jun 19, 2026 · 13 min
  7. 07
    DayWeather Podcast 6.18.2026Jun 18, 2026 · 8 min
  8. 08
    DayWeather Podcast 6.17.2026Jun 17, 2026 · 10 min
§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify
  1. 01
    DayWeather Podcast 6.26.2026

    Features a detailed explanation of how Kelvin-Helmholtz (corkscrew) clouds form, a good example of the show's educational depth.

  2. 02
    6.25.2026

    Hosted by substitute meteorologist Mark Huer, this episode forecasts a significant, unseasonably cold, spring-like storm for late June.

  3. 03
    DayWeather Podcast 6.23.2026

    A classic example of the show's severe weather coverage, discussing a multi-day hail and tornado threat for the Front Range and showing viewer footage of a tornado.

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

How the host interviews

This is a solo-presenter show, not an interview format. The host, usually Don Day, delivers a direct-to-camera monologue while referencing a series of weather maps and graphics. The tone is that of a seasoned expert briefing his clients, prioritizing data and analysis over presentation flair. Episodes occasionally feature substitute meteorologists like Mark Huer when Don Day is on assignment. [Ut0-PS5THmo, 4pF0L5XhVjY]

Signature segments

  • · Viewer Photos Segment
  • · DayWeather Plus+ Promotion
  • · Hump Day Wednesday
  • · The Law Firm for Truck Safety sponsorship read

Topics covered repeatedly

Weather ForecastingMeteorologyWestern US WeatherRocky MountainsHigh PlainsSevere WeatherWildfiresAgriculture WeatherTravel & Road ConditionsAtmospheric Science
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

AI-extracted guest list + profile · help us verify
Recent guests
  • Mark Huer
    on 6.25.2026
  • Don Watsel
    on DayWeather Podcast 6.24.2026
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
9.6K
9,560
Avg views / video
2K
Trailing window
Total views
1.7M
1,678,883
Videos published
1,605
Sponsor readEstimated

The most prominent sponsor is a law firm specializing in truck accidents, directly targeting the professional drivers who rely on these forecasts for safety on the region's highways. [aslpeQl_zFM, Ut0-PS5THmo] A premium subscription, DayWeather PLUS+, is also frequently promoted for viewers who need even more detailed analysis.

AI-extracted sponsor read · help us verify

Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.

§8 · Contact

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
Who is the host of the DayWeather Podcast?
The primary host is meteorologist Don Day, Jr., president of DayWeather, Inc. Other meteorologists from his company, like Mark Huer, occasionally fill in. [Ut0-PS5THmo]
What is the format of the show?
It is a solo-presenter video podcast. Each episode is a daily weather briefing for the Western US, with the host explaining forecasts using maps and satellite data. It is not an interview show.
How often do new episodes come out?
New episodes are published on weekdays, typically by 6:00 AM Mountain Time.
Who is this podcast for?
It's primarily for people in the Rocky Mountain and High Plains regions whose work or life is affected by the weather, such as those in agriculture, transportation, and outdoor recreation.
What is DayWeather?
DayWeather, Inc. is a meteorological consulting company founded by Don Day in Cheyenne, Wyoming, in 1992. It provides weather services to radio networks, newspapers, and various industries.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]DayWeather, Inc. - Homedayweather.com
  2. [02]DayWeather Podcast - YouTubeyoutube.com
  3. [03]Don Day, Jr. - Agricultural Speakers Networkagcontinent.com
  4. [04]The Roundup - A Conversation with Meteorologist Don Daycowboystatedaily.com
  5. [05]Don Day | Cowboy State Dailycowboystatedaily.com
  6. [06]Meteorologist thankful for past as he looks to future - LCCClccc.wy.edu
  7. [07]Wyoming's Almost Famous Weatherman-Mr. Don Day [VIDEO]kgab.com
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