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57F and clear out there. Pleasant PNW night.

Interesting - maybe I should have put this in the El Nino page? https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1605421977607800&set=a.226681998815145 from AI - You said: did it snow on mauna kea from hurricane Lala did it snow on mauna kea from hurricane Lala Yes, Hurricane Lala brought rare summer snow to the nearly 14,000-foot summit of Mauna Kea in Hawaii, alongside wind gusts reaching 140 mph and wind chills dropping into the teens. Storm Impacts on Mauna Kea Snowfall: The hurricane provided massive tropical moisture, which turned into snow due to freezing temperatures at the high elevation. Winds: The summit experienced fierce blizzard conditions with wind gusts up to 140 mph. Context: Read more about the storm's impact on the Fox Weather Live Updates or check out an analysis on Forbes. [1, 2, 3] Facebook·FOX Weather TROPICAL SNOW : Rain, wind and snow? Tropical Storm ... SNOW on top of Maunakea in Hawaii with Hurricane Lala! ... Hurricane #Lala is currently producing SNOW on the summit of Mauna Kea ... 0:09 is this the first time A tropical system has brought snow to Hawaii in Aug Yes, this is an exceptionally rare historical event, as a tropical system delivering snow to Hawaii in August is virtually unheard of. [1, 2] While the nearly 14,000-foot summits of Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa regularly see snow during non-tropical winter storms (such as "Kona Lows"), the phenomenon happening during a tropical cyclone in the peak of summer is unprecedented in modern records. [1, 2, 3, 4] Why This Event is Unique Unusual Timing: Snow on the summits usually happens during winter. August is the warmest time of the year for the islands, making snow extremely out of season. [1, 2, 3, 4] The Perfect Formula: As reported by Fox Weather, Hurricane Lala pumped an immense amount of deep tropical moisture directly upward into freezing, high-altitude temperatures, creating heavy, wind-driven snow rather than rain. [, 2] Historic Precedent: According to meteorological analysis published by Forbes, the overall behavior of the storm was highly unusual, with Lala's eyewall directly impacting the Big Island in a way not seen since 1871. [1]

I'm with Tim on the graffiti.

I forgot I had this image saved

Yeah, this was depressing. We didn't save the cheerleader.