October 2022 PNW weather Discussion. + Ultimate Leg Reveal Extravaganza

[Doinko]

Just now, snow_wizard said:

Too bad you didn't get more rain.  Topped out at 47 here with over an inch of rain.

We did get a half inch earlier so not bad. This is one of the driest parts of the Portland metro area so I don't expect too much rain usually. And we have multiple chances coming up!

[snow_wizard]

6 minutes ago, luminen said:

Below zero (F) is the best kind of cold though! 

If I lived in the US again, it would probably be somewhere in western MT (except not Missoula/Butte). 

I've thought about Western MT also.  Central WA North of Ellensburg would be fine also, as long as it's in the treed areas.  Why not Missoula?

Where are you living now BTW.  I think Tignish is probably made up?

[Cloud]

I’ve now picked up 0.85” of rain since yesterday. 

[luminen]

4 minutes ago, snow_wizard said:

I've thought about Western MT also.  Central WA North of Ellensburg would be fine also, as long as it's in the treed areas.  Why not Missoula?

I was in Missoula in August once (2014) and it was hot as hell.

Past few summers have been very hot in the region. Cranbrook, BC had an average high of 91.4F last July 2021. Missoula averaged 94.1F that month, for a high. This year, 91.9F in Missoula. Too hot there! That's one of the reasons I live way out on this remote island. 

[Meatyorologist]

3 hours ago, snow_wizard said:

The Central Puget Sound was the big winner today.  These training showers just keep coming although it does appear the end is near.

Really did end up in the jackpot of every training shower here. Got something like half an inch I guess? Definitely made up for the rainshadowing yesterday.

[snow_wizard]

2 minutes ago, luminen said:

I was in Missoula in August once (2014) and it was hot as hell.

Past few summers have been very hot in the region. Cranbrook, BC had an average high of 91.4F last July 2021. Missoula averaged 94.1F that month, for a high. This year, 91.9F in Missoula. Too hot there! That's one of the reasons I live way out on this remote island. 

You live on an island now?

[AlTahoe]

12 minutes ago, Kayla said:

14 minutes ago, Kayla said:

April is really the only month that I dislike here with the snow melting and everything still completely dead and dormant. By mid May things really start to green up with plentiful rain/snow and the anticipation of Spring is on the horizon.

The cold has never really bothered me...unless it's below zero!

I guess a big part of it for me is having the lake at the end of my street and not being able to go in it most May's. Kind of a lost month up here. 

 

[luminen]

1 minute ago, snow_wizard said:

You live on an island now?

Uh huh.

Not far from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tignish,_Prince_Edward_Island#Climate

[snow_wizard]

32 minutes ago, luminen said:

Uh huh.

Not far from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tignish,_Prince_Edward_Island#Climate

Wow!  Now that is a move.  Looks like a great place.  I thought you were still in Cranbrook.

[snow_wizard]

Strong signal for some kind of GOA blocking in early November showing up on the models now.  Can't wait to see how that evolves.

[LowerGarfield]

Had some good ice pellets coming down about 4pm today. Not hail or graupel. Currently 43F.

[Iceresistance]

Just now, snow_wizard said:

Strong signal for some kind of GOA blocking in early December showing up on the models now.  Can't wait to see how that evolves.

I got really excited because it is the -EPO!

[snow_wizard]

1.1 degree drop for the month to date average IMBY in two days.  Need to see some more of that.

[High Desert Mat?]

Just got back from the Thompson reservoir area in eastern Oregon. Was warm Thursday and Friday then the rain moved in last night and the winds picked up. Went to bed around 11 and it was 44 degrees and got up this morning to snow showers and 32. Elevation was 5100’. On the drive back to Redmond today I hit a few snow showers mostly around LaPine with temps in the upper 30’s. All in all a great start to the pattern change. Sitting at home now with partly cloudy skies and 38 degrees. 
 

Also, where is Tim? Denial stage still? 

[snow_wizard]

3 minutes ago, Iceresistance said:

I got really excited because it is the -EPO!

I accidentally wrote early December and I meant November.

[Cold Snap]

I feel like we have to be due for something good in November. I think 2010 was the last big arctic blast in November around here. I do remember some snow in 2014 and 2017 but I don’t think those were really arctic blasts.

[Iceresistance]

5 minutes ago, snow_wizard said:

I accidentally wrote early December and I meant November.

LOL! I may have unintentionally helped you notice the mistake that was made on which month is the correct one.

[LowerGarfield]

We were so close to moving to Fargo and my wife was even willing to move too. But a mechanical problem and snowstorm kept us from moving.

[Iceresistance]

4 minutes ago, LowerGarfield said:

We were so close to moving to Fargo and my wife was even willing to move too. But a mechanical problem and snowstorm kept us from moving.

You wanted to come there to experience the snowstorms there, but winter came to you. 

[MossMan]

Perfect mid 40’s evening to cook up some burgers! Crazy to think we were still in the 70’s at this time a week ago. 

[Skagit Weather]

1 hour ago, luminen said:

Uh huh.

Not far from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tignish,_Prince_Edward_Island#Climate

What? You average over 300 cm of snow a year??? That's crazy!

[snow_wizard]

27 minutes ago, Cold Snap said:

I feel like we have to be due for something good in November. I think 2010 was the last big arctic blast in November around here. I do remember some snow in 2014 and 2017 but I don’t think those were really arctic blasts.

2014 was actually pretty legit.  It got pretty cold and the snow lasted for a while.

[snow_wizard]

Talk about perfect timing.  Skies are clearing out now.  Should be looking at 30s fairly early in the night if it holds.

[Gradient Keeper]

3 minutes ago, snow_wizard said:

2014 was actually pretty legit.  It got pretty cold and the snow lasted for a while.

November 2014 was legit indeed. A modified backdoor blast and the Veteran's Day east wind storm down here. It was intense.

00z GFS in 1 hour 45 minutes

[Deweydog]

2 hours ago, SouthHillFrosty said:

Mini Frosty and Mrs. Frosty joining the gang

Your kid looks like a lampshade.

[Sonny Summers]

45 minutes ago, snow_wizard said:

I accidentally wrote early December and I meant November.

Why not both? I'm greedy.

 

[The Blob]

Beautiful on the way to work.

[Gradient Keeper]

2 hours ago, RentonHillTC said:

Our fire season is not over yet. Packing up just in case it jumps. Wind blowing kinda right at us

Crap! Which fire is that? Benson Creek? Stay safe!

[The Winter Warlock]

High of 90.3 last week. Today a high of 48.7. Brrr.

[Gradient Keeper]

2 hours ago, SouthHillFrosty said:

Mini Frosty and Mrs. Frosty joining the gang

Congratulations to you both!

[Gradient Keeper]

My official Winter forecast for PDX is unchanged from previous years. Snow 2-39". I find that using a wide range like that helps with my accuracy greatly. Play ball!

[Cold Snap]

15 minutes ago, snow_wizard said:

2014 was actually pretty legit.  It got pretty cold and the snow lasted for a while.

Yeah you’re right. I live in Duvall so I’m just going off the station closest to me with records but I did not realize how cold that month was! I remember the snow and cold at the end but I don’t remember it getting into the teens in the middle of that month! That’s crazy! Though I don’t know how much different Duvall is from Monroe and if it’s normally a few degrees warmer in Duvall.

[Kayla]

1 hour ago, luminen said:

I was in Missoula in August once (2014) and it was hot as hell.

Past few summers have been very hot in the region. Cranbrook, BC had an average high of 91.4F last July 2021. Missoula averaged 94.1F that month, for a high. This year, 91.9F in Missoula. Too hot there! That's one of the reasons I live way out on this remote island. 

Yeah Missoula is extremely hot in the summer. Hard pass for me!

[Gradient Keeper]

2 hours ago, Kayla said:

And so it begins...

I'm jealous, maybe slightly envious, and happy for ya! SNOW! Here we go! C'MON!!!! I look forward to your snowy pics and videos!

[TacomaWx]

Raining for the first time since this morning again. 

[TacomaWx]

Woah thunder and lightning here in Tacoma just a minute ago!

[Anti Marine Layer]

Snowing at Lake Tahoe 

[Meatyorologist]

Thunderstorm over Tacoma

[TacomaWx]

3 minutes ago, Meatyorologist said:

Thunderstorm over Tacoma

Raining really hard now too. Flashed really bright outside wasn’t expecting that. Just had another really loud one too!

[TigerWoodsLibido]

Today was a beautiful fall day. GameDay wasn’t too wet and the rain was only light showers and largely held off until after the ballgame.

Best game I’ve been to in years. Ducks looking good!