snow drift

I would love to see a blocky winter ala 1978-79. You can't beat sunshine and 10-20 inches of snow on the ground.

17 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

ECMWF keeps shifting north and east with each run with the heaviest snow tomorrow... the 12Z run does not even show the central Cascades and Snoqualmie Pass getting much at all.     Previous runs also showed Pullman being buried (tracking for my son) and the last couple runs have shown the heaviest snow farther north over there.   Looks pretty snowy for Spokane now.

 

It will probably change up until the actual event. October 9th, 2019 was suppose to be light snow or snow flurries. Parts of Spokane got 5-6 inches of snow.

I consulted the Mr. T model. I'll post it.

There's a little frost on the pumpkin tonight.

3 minutes ago, ttt said:

A weather weenie centerfold..Miss JFM 2021

53 minutes ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said:

Looking like a major storm for parts of eastern Washington with 6 inches of snow predicted for many places. We are heading to the cabin tomorrow after work to watch it snow. Really looking forward to the cold north wind!

A major snowstorm in October is nothing to sneeze at. This looks downright historic. Stay safe.

1 minute ago, BLI snowman said:

 

Maybe premature but there's a pretty good chance that GEG surpasses 1" snowfall with this. If that's the case, then it'll mark the first time officially that the city has seen an inch or more in back to back Octobers.

For added context, prior to last year GEG hadn't seen measurable snow in October since 2001.

You are correct. I feel good about recent Octobers. We need an old school January. I'm satisfied with every other month on the calendar. January has been hot trash. Although it is getting better. Here's a little factoid. On average Spokane sees its first 1 inch snowfall on November 19th.

A Winter Storm Watch has been hoisted for the Spokane area. I have a feeling it will end up as a Winter Weather Advisory for downtown and the valley. But it's still fun to track regardless of the ultimate outcome.

7 minutes ago, MossMan said:

Don’t know my current temp...The DVD player blocks my weather station signal. The DVD player is not allowed to be used during arctic outbreaks. Sorry kids. 
 

currently 68.5 degrees in the house. 

I love the dog.

2 minutes ago, Meatyorologist said:

NAM is further east with the trough, about the same for the block. I figured the 06z was quite flukey with its trough position. With other models the trend is our friend.

Thank goodness it's the NAM. Mr T has more credibility. 

1 minute ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said:

I picked a good woman, she noticed me looking at all the pretty weather models she calls them and said so... looks like we're heading to the cabin to see some snow? HA!! It did not take her long to catch on. 

Chesaw should do pretty well. You picked a good woman.

4 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Friend just posted this on facebook... just south of the Twin Cities.   Along with some expletives.  

 

The joy of living in Minnesota

17 minutes ago, Brian_in_Leavenworth said:

Last 3 runs of the EPS for Sunday morning, 4AM.  First is the EPS from todays 12Z, then last nights 0Z, then yesterdays 12Z

Definite westward trend

Just now, TT-SEA said:

Having to provide snow maps from my family and friends in Minnesota... I have not heard one positive comment about what is happening there today!  

 

Early season snow can be rough. It catches people off guard. 

1 hour ago, Jesse said:

Probably just about the earliest I’ve seen this place become so thoroughly weeniefied. Has to be a good sign!!  

The aroma of hot dogs is unmistakable.

11 minutes ago, Brian_in_Leavenworth said:

Shows over a foot for my location.  Guessing it will be a lot lower than that.  Marginal temps will probably cut down on the actual accumulation.

Yep, we'll get some snow without much accumulation. You'll probably pick up more.

We'll get some flakes in Spokane on Friday. I'm test driving a Subaru that day.🌨❄

57 minutes ago, DJ Droppin said:

12z ECMWF in 51 minutes. C'mon block! C'MON!!!!

I blame the Gorton's fisherman. He's tooling around in the Gulf of Alaska in his boat. I know he's responsible for all of the tomfoolery.

5 minutes ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said:

This is looking more like a Don Knotts cold front and not a mike Tyson.  

Oh jeeze, I was trying to drink coffee.

51 minutes ago, SouthHillFrosty said:

• Spokane- 171 sunny days per year
• Ellensburg- 204 sunny days per year
• Tri-Cities- 300 sunny days per year
• Ocean Shores- 129 sunny days per year
• Seattle- 152 sunny days per year
• Forks- 131 sunny days per year
• Bellingham- 157 sunny days per year

The United States average is 205. 

      On average during the months of November, December, January and February, Spokane is cloudy 70% of the time. 

8 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

People think eastern WA is so sunny in the winter compared to the west side... but that is often not the case.

We have the same general climate, but we are farther east with a little bit of elevation. 

1 minute ago, TT-SEA said:

Not what it shows... and the ECMWF is pretty good at inversions.     500mb pattern will probably change of course.

 

We often struggle in Spokane. From late October until early to mid February. We'll get socked in with low clouds and fog. I always welcome the sunshine if I can get it.

Just now, snow_wizard said:

Indeed.  In the winter a big cold wave followed by a ridge right over us is pure gold if there is snow on the ground.

Oh yes, milk that wonderful cold air.

2 minutes ago, DJ Droppin said:

.... And the very exciting Day 10

It looks like a dense fog pattern.

1 minute ago, snow_wizard said:

Good inversion pattern.  It's quite interesting how this looks nothing like last nights run.

I have a feeling this winter will be blocky. Blocky is a good thing.