January 2017 Observations and Model Discussion for the Pacific Northwest

[Perturbed Member]

I actually enjoy rain to snow events a lot more in some ways. Fun and rewarding to track and better than having to track fizzled rounds of virga. We haven't had a setup like this in awhile. 

 

True, but few things are as frustrating as finally getting cold enough for snow and then having no juice left. These things are infuriating when they don't work out.

[chopper 918]

Snow mixing in in Beaverton, 200 feet. 37 degrees.

[Perturbed Member]

Should be a fairly incremental process starting after 5pm or so. Just a matter of it actually happening.

 

What are your thoughts on potential snow amounts?

[FroYoBro]

Wow. I'm seeing reports that snow is already mixing in all over the metro area. The evening commute might be snowier than previously thought. 

[MossMan]

Blazing sunshine here and the air has really dried out... nothing is melting at all.     Absolutely gorgeous day.    

 

No snow on the trees in your yard...highly disappointing. 

[ShawniganLake]

[Perturbed Member]

Snow mixing in in Beaverton, 200 feet. 37 degrees.

Really? The temps on the west metro look anything but cold and 925 and 850 temps are still balmy. How?

[MossMan]

34 here at work and the ground is once again frozen...at least no mud again for a few days! 

[Bryant]

[MossMan]

At least the coastal radar is back up! I can watch the southern folks get pounded in real time!

[Perturbed Member]

At least the coastal radar is back up! I can watch the southern folks get pounded in real time!

 

By rain?

[MossMan]

Maybe a little more wind and a little less cold. I bet they don't drop below the mid 20's if the wind is blowing. Probably 26 or so tonight. Another lame Fraser river push.

Looks like Lynden, Blaine, Ferndale, and even Bellingham are all below freezing...not bad! 

[MossMan]

By rain?

I wish...but no...everyone will be pounded by snow down there!

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Jan 1 2004 coming to portland.

[Blizzard777]

Brother just reported snowing in Troutdale now

 

Have fun Portland

[TT-SEA]

No snow on the trees in your yard...highly disappointing.

No... but everything is frozen up! Snow should be gone when we get back from our trip. ECMWF show lots of rain early next week. Should make through the first 15 days of January with solid snow cover. That will make almost 6 weeks with snow on the ground here.

[Perturbed Member]

Raining pretty hard here now. 39F. Long way down. 

Troutdale started out right away with a rain/snow mix. 

[luvssnow_spokane]

Looks like Northerly winds are starting to kick up a bit more in the puget sound. Cool push cometh. 

[Perturbed Member]

Wow, reports of all snow at 700ft on the Sylvan exit on highway 26

 

[MossMan]

Raining pretty hard here now. 39F. Long way down. 

Troutdale started out right away with a rain/snow mix. 

Yikes...that is not good. Hopefully you can wet your bulb or something. 

[luvssnow_spokane]

Yikes...that is not good. Hopefully you can wet your bulb or something. 

Swamp curse. Fortunately for them it will wear off after sunset.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

You guys down there are going to get smashed. Awesome set up about to happen.

[TT-SEA]

The HRRR continues to show a perfect set-up in the Portland area overnight... and its encouraging to see so much cold air pouring into WA already.  

 

This is going to be fun to watch.  

[chopper 918]

Really? The temps on the west metro look anything but cold and 925 and 850 temps are still balmy. How?

Not sure but it's happening.

[Perturbed Member]

Not sure but it's happening.

 

Yeah, seeing several reports of all wet snow down to 500-600 ft already, earlier than I expected. Will gladly take it.

[FroYoBro]

Yikes...that is not good. Hopefully you can wet your bulb or something. 

We aren't supposed to start getting accumulating snow until night. Nothing to worry about yet. 

[Bodhijr]

Light snow starting in Washougal down by the Columbia River.

[MossMan]

From Scott Sistek...and spot on! Careful everyone...stay safe out there!

[ShawniganLake]

Looks like Lynden, Blaine, Ferndale, and even Bellingham are all below freezing...not bad!

Not bad, but a more pronounced leading edge of cold air probably would have produced some snow this morning for many people. Which is really what everyone wants.

[Timmy]

what are the chances my flight is on time tomorrow out of pdx at 10am?  looking for people who have experience traveling out of pdx on bad weather days.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

what are the chances my flight is on time tomorrow out of pdx at 10am? looking for people who have experience traveling out of pdx on bad weather days.

I flew out at 5pm on 12/14, 45 minute delay

[SilverFallsAndrew]

North wind down the valley to EUG now, would like to see the temp at The dalles drop a bit 31 there right now. Looks good at least for PDX right now though, precip is a bit anemic right now so we ll see if we can fix that.

[Timmy]

I flew out at 5pm on 12/14, 45 minute delay

was there sticking snow?

[Timmy Supercell]

The pack is taking yet another beating. It's way low compared to just a couple days ago.

[TT-SEA]

If you don't start cutting those trees down, they will be blocking your view in 5 years.

 

 

I know!   We have been talking about that for the last couple years... deciding whether to thin them out or top them.   I think topping them looks ugly.    

[FroYoBro]

All rain in Beaverton near Highway 26.

 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

was there sticking snow?

 

Yes. It was snowing with about 40mph east winds. 

[Timmy]

I know!   We have been talking about that for the last couple years... deciding whether to thin them out or top them.   I think topping them looks ugly.    

I am in the process of cutting a bunch of reprod to improve the view, it is liberating. 

[Deweydog]

What are your thoughts on potential snow amounts?

I think a couple inches is a good place to start. Some will do better but it's another tough call. Lots of moving parts.

[TT-SEA]

I am in the process of cutting a bunch of reprod to improve the view, it is liberating. 

 

 

Trees grow like weeds here... I feel no anguish in cutting some down for more sunlight and to open up the view again.