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Prairiedog last won the day on August 21 2014
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Retired science teacher of 40 years. Every Snowflake Matters
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January Weather In The PNW 2024 (Part III) - The Warming Shot
Prairiedog replied to iFred's topic in West of the Rockies
Pretty certain he's never said, "virtually impossible". He knows the stats for our area and has lived here long enough to know how our climate works and how it's changed some. I've lived here all my life and have seen a number of snow events the last 73 years of my life living below 500', albeit those event's are pretty short and sloppy most of the time. He has said many times that it's "increasingly difficult" (which is true) but it does snow obviously after the 15th. He knows that. That's different than virtually impossible or physically impossible. And yes, sun angles suck after mid Feb. -
January Weather In The PNW 2024 (Part III) - The Warming Shot
Prairiedog replied to iFred's topic in West of the Rockies
Dec 6 '13 my coldest temp I can remember where I'm at. 8f. Two mornings of 8. Coldest day was 18f. Creek froze over. That was impressive. -
January Weather In The PNW 2024 (Part III) - The Warming Shot
Prairiedog replied to iFred's topic in West of the Rockies
What do you think about Silverton vs ice? Will they be scoured out before the precip hits? They weren't included in the warning zones. Oversight or they're not going to be cold enough for a warning. Looks to me like they're on the bubble for ZR. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I'm maybe 15 miles from you, near McIver Park down on Clear Creek. We're protected some from the strongest winds but still breezy. 19f with some sleet. . -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
Wow, that's some warm air coming in over the top(or you posted this much earlier). Not sure what time you posted this. I've got 20f and sleet at 7:45 -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I'm 15 miles south of Troutdale and in a completely different world climate-wise during these events. Been at 37f all morning. Dropped 3 degrees about 5am but it's been constant since. I'm more protected from the east winds too so I'll be the last to see things change in this part of the valley. I'm 10 miles SE from 205/Division St and also in a drastically different world from there. Incredible how a few miles changes things. Mostly it's topography. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I put feeders on opposite sides of the house to slow the turf wars down. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
They feed about every 15 min. This time of year in these conditions, without food, there will be a higher mortality rate. It will be a rough go for them. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I finally broke down and got a heater. When the east winds are howling, the feeder freezes in a couple hrs. If I have to be gone, it's a problem. Now I don't have to worry. Usually I rotate 2-3 feeders. Always have one thawed one out. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
I bet Kayla is jealous. Wishes he was us. LOL -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
Warm nose right over the top of my house. Right on schedule. I would expect nothing less. Earlier it looked like I might escape it. Nope. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
How would Silverton factor in? Snow turning to ice? -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
So we have the ICON, GEM, and GFS having the Metro in the prrecip shield. EURO a bit south? RGEM not our friend. NAM not reliable. Will the 850's support snow most of the time? Still some questions yet. What have I missed? I just don't want any ice. Still licking my wounds from '21. At least for now, I don't have a warm nose coming over me. That will probably happen at some point but the moisture might be done. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
Yes indeed! He loved those spots when cold air was marching south.. Grease pen in hand he was a master with isobars. He loved those places this time of year. -
January 2024 Weather in the PNW (Part II)
Prairiedog replied to Meatyorologist's topic in West of the Rockies
How are the 850's looking Fri night through Saturday? Will it support all snow at least to Salem or no? Might be borderline with some slightly milder air sandwiching in midlevels.