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Looks like Ocean Beach. We were there in December. Is the pier still closed?
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January Weather In The PNW 2024 (Part III) - The Warming Shot
Fircrest replied to iFred's topic in West of the Rockies
Thanks for that link. I skimmed through it and found it to be quite interesting. -
January Weather In The PNW 2024 (Part III) - The Warming Shot
Fircrest replied to iFred's topic in West of the Rockies
Still light rain and 34. Nothing frozen here except for the ground under the coating of fresh rain. -
January Weather In The PNW 2024 (Part III) - The Warming Shot
Fircrest replied to iFred's topic in West of the Rockies
Possibly, but I was mostly referring to my location. -
January Weather In The PNW 2024 (Part III) - The Warming Shot
Fircrest replied to iFred's topic in West of the Rockies
Just raining here in Fircrest and 34. I don't see us getting any freezing rain at all. It generally has to be below freezing when the precipitation starts for the liquid to freeze. So I'm not sure why there was so much talk of freezing rain coming by some. The frozen ground really isn't making a difference. Unless things change when the heavier precipitation moves in, this is a non-event. Lame. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
That's not good! I have a sister and brother-in-law who live near Edmonton. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
So we're a victim of the incredible cold air. That's why I prefer snow over extreme cold. But I understand some people really like it cold. However it appears that areas around Portland are experiencing both. Maybe we can next time.... -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
Hope you're right! I was just going to say that it's not going to snow in Tacoma today, but maybe still a slight chance?? Otherwise this is LAME...as someone else would say, haha. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
You're on a roll today, good stuff! -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
Cold temps might kill some plants also. Interesting that the new USDA hardiness zones map just came out which shifted zones either 1/4 or 1/2 a zone to the north, and now we get hit with a very cold air mass! https://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/ -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
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January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I can now report that there are some light flurries here as well. Kind of weird though, there are broken clouds overhead. Must be wringing every bit of moisture out of them. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
Hope you're right! The radar does seem to be lighting up a bit. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
Which one's iFred? -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I know it's just weather, and I'm being overly dramatic, but I'm with Randy on this one. Cold air without snow is such a waste! Send all the weenies you want everybody.... -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I'm not sure where I'm at in the 7 or 8 stages of grief. Probably mourning with some anger mixed in. So much time investing tracking this thing. Yesterday there was some hope, but overnight it vanished like Pacific moisture meeting a dry air mass. Not even the possibility of virga. Anyway, enjoy your snow Portland. Sure hope Tiger gets a sub-freezing high. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
Thanks! And really happy for the mountain snow and colder January than we've had for quite awhile even if we can't get lowland snow! -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Fircrest replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I have been following the forum for quite a while and usually only contribute during snow events. I am currently home from work recovering from hernia surgery so having something to track has been entertaining. It's been quite a ride following these models runs, though currently disappointing since I'm located just west of Tacoma in Fircrest. We'll see what happens, still room for surprises I suppose. Thanks to everyone for analysis, discussion and even the drama, haha. Now let's have a dynamic arctic front or shift things north and get some snow! -
Anybody tired of PNW rain and cold should have been on the SE coast this week. It's been in the 70s and 80s in Charleston, Beaufort and Savannah. So much history here, really beautiful!
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PNW March 2023 Weather Discussion (2012 Redux)
Fircrest replied to Requiem's topic in West of the Rockies
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PNW March 2023 Weather Discussion (2012 Redux)
Fircrest replied to Requiem's topic in West of the Rockies
Thanks, that was what I was thinking and hopefully this summer will reverse the trend of hot and dry summers we have had lately. I am a cool weather fan and prefer summer temps under 75, though I know that is not a popular opinion with some people on here, but just my preference. -
PNW March 2023 Weather Discussion (2012 Redux)
Fircrest replied to Requiem's topic in West of the Rockies
What kind of summer did we have in the Puget Sound area in 2011? Or Portland also, though I don't live there. Or 1962? -
PNW March 2023 Weather Discussion (2012 Redux)
Fircrest replied to Requiem's topic in West of the Rockies
Cold and gray 39 degrees here. I think we're done with lowland snow chances in the Tacoma area. And my garden is thinking spring! -
PNW March 2023 Weather Discussion (2012 Redux)
Fircrest replied to Requiem's topic in West of the Rockies
Pretty fun up there on a winter day also. We went up in mid December last year and there was 8" of snow then. I'm sure a lot more now.