Lynch’s weather reports attracted a dedicated following in themselves, becoming such a part of the fabric of Los Angeles — his adopted home for many years, and a lifelong fascination of his he often transmuted on film — that his forecasts were later broadcast on NPR affiliate KCRW.

There are many reasons to mourn the gloriously weird filmmaker, but I will never forget his COVID-era L.A. weather reports.

Director David Lynch passed away on Jan. 17 at the age of 78. While most people know him from his legacy of films and television shows, many may not be aware of his side project -- hundreds of daily Los Angeles weather report videos.

The loss of singular talent and visionary filmmaker David Lynch is not only felt in the world of cinema, but music, where he had inextricable influence on multiple generations of artists.

A primer for David Lynch’s best movies and TV shows, from “Twin Peaks” to “Blue Velvet,” to be enjoyed in a dark room with a big cup of black coffee.

The surrealist cinema visionary is often known for his dark themes, but his sincerity and love of America made his work enduring.

Much like dreams, merely hearing Lynch's work described does not compare to experiencing his movies and TV series firsthand. Unconventional to the end, the director's filmography (plus Twin Peaks, indispensable to his oeuvre) almost always elicits strong responses,

The late director’s unique vision and the love that his persona inspires make it easy to forget how winding his path to greatness was.