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Most impressive PACNW winter storms.


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In preparation for this winter, let's reminisce over the most impressive snow/ice events in the PACNW, specifically the lowland locations. 

 

Gonna have to put January 15-28th, 1950 up there for the whole region, that was one impressive sequence of events. December 2008 was something to remember, as was January 1-7, 2004 for Portland and the Valley. December (I believe it was the 24th to the 28th) 1996 was record-breaking for Seattle, dangerous for Portland due to the extraordinarily intense ice storms that ensued. More recently, January 2012 brought some crazy snow to Seattle, and January 10-11th, 2017, brought heavy snowfall to PDX in only a couple hours. Eugene has February 6-8th, 2014 and February 24-25th of last year, both of which brought more than a foot to select areas.

 

So, let's discuss and reminisce, shall we? What are your experience with winter storms in the Pacific Northwest?

"Let's mosey!"

 

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Top 5 Snow Events (post 2014):

 

(1. January 10th, 2017: 18.5 in.

(2. February 6th, 2014: 7.5 inches

(3. February 20th, 2018: 5.0 inches

(4. February 21st, 2018: 4.0 inches

(5. December 14th, 2016: 3.5 inches

 

Honourable Mentions: December 7th, 2018, February 9th, 2019.

 

Total since joining the Weather Forums: 3"

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January 1880 was jaw dropping in the Puget Sound region.  The P-I newspaper stated that somebody measured 76 inches of snow in 3 days on one of the hills on the east side of Seattle (presumably Capitol Hill).  In general total snow on the ground after the event was in the 4 to 6 foot range with some places even higher.

Death To Warm Anomalies!

 

Winter 2023-24 stats

 

Total Snowfall = 1.0"

Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1

Total Hail = 0.0

Total Ice = 0.2

Coldest Low = 13

Lows 32 or below = 45

Highs 32 or below = 3

Lows 20 or below = 3

Highs 40 or below = 9

 

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Jan, 1969 is the benchmark for maximum insanity in the S Valley.  Like 72+ hours of non-stop snowfall from Jan 25-28 with temps at or well below freezing. 36"+ in most places.  The whole valley got bombed with that.  Would love to see a modern set of models see that event as it developed and just how it happened. I would assume some atmospheric river got stalled to the south and EUG was in a persistent d-band zone?

 

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Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats:

  • Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024)
  • Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024)
  • Total snowfall: 0.0"
  • Total ice: 2.25”
  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9")
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F)
  • Last White Christmas: 1990
  • Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0

Personal Stats:

  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F)
  • Last White Christmas: 2008
  • Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0"
  • Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4

 

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