PNW January 2023 Observations and Discussion

[Slushy Inch]

It's a start. Would like trough west of ridge weaker and ridge farther west.  Going to be very interesting EPS. Props to GEFS for picking up on this first.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

52 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Probably won't see something like that again in our lifetime (In February at least.). I don't think I truly appreciated how special February 2019 was in the moment, and in many ways I think a lot of us still fail to recognize how special it was. We talk a lot about the all-time months, the January 1969's, January 1950's, December 2008's of the world. February 2019 is in that pantheon IMO. In our climate the ceiling on a February is not going to be that of a great December or January, but February 2019 was about as special as they get. 

I knew it was a once in a lifetime the evening i stood on my deck with my son and watched it hammer snow and thunder snow with 28 inches on the ground already.  I told him we might never see this again. I think out peak depth was 33 inches.

[TT-SEA]

10 minutes ago, 12345WeatherNerd said:

Unfortunately very little cold air to work with at that time.    At least so far.

[Slushy Inch]

2 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Unfortunately very little cold air to work with at that time.    At least so far.

Yeah, it's a start, EPS could be better, and it could retrograde more later. 

[Doinko]

51 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Probably won't see something like that again in our lifetime (In February at least.). I don't think I truly appreciated how special February 2019 was in the moment, and in many ways I think a lot of us still fail to recognize how special it was. We talk a lot about the all-time months, the January 1969's, January 1950's, December 2008's of the world. February 2019 is in that pantheon IMO. In our climate the ceiling on a February is not going to be that of a great December or January, but February 2019 was about as special as they get. 

Going back further February 1887 and 1936 were also all pretty great.

 

 

[Brian_in_Leavenworth]

Jim especially will be interested in this 

https://mynorthwest.com/1516426/lost-clues-winter-1861-1862/

 

 

 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

2 minutes ago, Doinko said:

Going back further February 1887 and 1936 were also all pretty great.

 

 

We could certainly do better for cold, but given the sustained nature of the cold and the amount of lowland snow, it's unlikely we see a repeat. February has been our time to shine though, so a cold February and/or early to mid-month arctic blast would not stun be at all. 

[Doinko]

1 minute ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

We could certainly do better for cold, but given the sustained nature of the cold and the amount of lowland snow, it's unlikely we see a repeat. February has been our time to shine though, so a cold February and/or early to mid-month arctic blast would not stun be at all. 

Looking at 1887 amazes me. Am average temp of 32.0 and negative temp departures every day except last two days. Consistent cold + a major airmass

[SilverFallsAndrew]

5 minutes ago, Doinko said:

Looking at 1887 amazes me. Am average temp of 32.0 and negative temp departures every day except last two days. Consistent cold + a major airmass

Also a totally different climate back then. That kind of cold doesn't even happen in mid-winter now. 

Edited January 12, 2023 by SilverFallsAndrew

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

I'm rebuilding a rear differential on a 2010 Ford f350. This is what happens when you don't do services of fluids, moisture builds up and if the vehicle sits things start to rust even when submerged in oil as evidence with this ring gear. 

[Doinko]

1 minute ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Also a totally different climate back then. That kind of cold doesn't even happen in mid-winter now. 

Yep. Fun to look at though.

I'd agree February 2019 is probably the most impressive February in probably the last 75 years at least  and just a great month for consistent cold and snowy in most areas except here.

[Slushy Inch]

Posting some of the best pics from 2019.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

March 8, 2019. The shop roof was starting to collapse, so I was trying to shovel some snow off it. 

Looking down the road February 26, 2019. 

February 5, 2019

[RentonHill]

end of EPS

[MossMan]

Interesting way to dry clothes…Will have to try it when we get down to -95F next month. 

 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

4 minutes ago, RentonHillTC said:

end of EPS

I've seen worse. 

[Cold Snap]

Starting to look like we may flirt with something on the chilly side the last week of January. Even if I only get a dusting IMBY for the month of January I would honestly call that a W with how January has been recently.

[BLI snowman]

28 minutes ago, Doinko said:

Yep. Fun to look at though.

I'd agree February 2019 is probably the most impressive February in probably the last 75 years at least  and just a great month for consistent cold and snowy in most areas except here.

Yeah, speaking locally here in the last 75 years I would prefer 2021, 2018, 2014, 2011, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1986, 1985, 1971, 1962, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1950, 1949, and 1948. So a really long list. 

Edited January 12, 2023 by BLI snowman

[Deweydog]

12 minutes ago, MossMan said:

Interesting way to dry clothes…Will have to try it when we get down to -95F next month. 

 

That first look from the little girl was one of “ummmm… yeah… can we f*cking move???”

[MossMan]

Finally crossed over the inch mark on the month!

Currently light drizzle/breezy/52 degrees.

.03” on the day, 1.02” for the month. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

What is a good website for checking out current international weather conditions?

[joelgombiner]

Just now, SilverFallsAndrew said:

What is a good website for checking out current international weather conditions?

https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?obs=true

The NOAA map is global. Just zoom out and zoom around. Hours of fun. 

[Phishy Wx]

 

[Phishy Wx]

2 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

What is a good website for checking out current international weather conditions?

wunderground has stations all over the world

[Doinko]

10 minutes ago, BLI snowman said:

Yeah, speaking locally here in the last 75 years I would prefer 2021, 2018, 2014, 2011, 1996, 1995, 1994, 1993, 1990, 1989, 1986, 1985, 1971, 1962, 1957, 1956, 1955, 1950, 1949, and 1948. So a really long list. 

Yeah I'd 100% take most of those Februaries over 2019 but regionally it was really impressive. We had like 4" of snow in 2019 mostly late in the month.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

9 minutes ago, Doinko said:

Yeah I'd 100% take most of those Februaries over 2019 but regionally it was really impressive. We had like 4" of snow in 2019 mostly late in the month.

Sure and someone in Eugene would take December 2013 over December 2008, but it doesn't change the fact that regionally December 2008 was the best month this Century. 

[rsktkr]

Bummer that even if we get a great setup in the coming weeks there will be virtually no real cold air to work with.

I give a February surprise about a 3% chance this year.

This winter is starting to feel real short and real done.

The great news though....spring training is right around the corner! Go Giants!

[Doinko]

2 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Sure and someone in Eugene would take December 2013 over December 2008, but it doesn't change the fact that regionally December 2008 was the best month this Century. 

Agreed

[BLI snowman]

5 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Sure and someone in Eugene would take December 2013 over December 2008, but it doesn't change the fact that regionally December 2008 was the best month this Century. 

Yes, the discussion was relegated to our specific area. 

February 2021 () was objectively a much bigger, more exciting, and more impactful event at my location. Regardless of how warm the nose was at My Location. 

Edited January 12, 2023 by BLI snowman

[AlTahoe]

57 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Also a totally different climate back then. That kind of cold doesn't even happen in mid-winter now. 

SF biggest snowfall was in Feb 1887.

1887 Feb 5 3.7" Snow fell during the day. Up to 7" of Twin Peaks.

5 of their 11 snowfalls were in the 1880's. Krakatoa responsible? 

[Phishy Wx]

 

[Cascadia_Wx]

Will Himalayan mountain torque events prove to be the new hot(cold?)ness for 2023??

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Just now, Cascadia_Wx said:

Will Himalayan mountain torque events prove to be the new hot(cold?)ness for 2023??

It's probably the new SSW.

[Phishy Wx]

 

[Cascadia_Wx]

4 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

It's probably the new SSW.

I still remember when the GLAAM was putting out singles.

[Deweydog]

5 minutes ago, Cascadia_Wx said:

Will Himalayan mountain torque events prove to be the new hot(cold?)ness for 2023??

What do you think will happen Jesse looks like the end of this month might get good are you excited I am 

[Phishy Wx]

[Deweydog]

Walter is resting up for retraction reaction action coming up on the forums.

[Rubus Leucodermis]

7 minutes ago, Deweydog said:

What do you think will happen Jesse looks like the end of this month might get good are you excited I am 

I can’t wait for the next big snow dump from Everett northwards!

Or will it be a big snow dump from Everett south with lots of cold, dry, outflow wind and blowing tumbleweeds here?

[SilverFallsAndrew]

CFS says a lot of rain and zonal flow in February.