February Weather in the Pacific Northwest

[Frontal Snowsquall]

When I miss out on snow like this I just need to remind myself that there are things in this world that are way more important than snow.

 

Nice, big college basketball fan?

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

I see this view on way to work.

[FroYoBro]

The 3km NAM has a crazy strong cutoff. Washington County gets 4-7 inches. Clark County basically gets nothing. 

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

The NAM long a joke, has absolutely nailed the last two systems. February 2018 is its redemption tour.

 

It may be because there is more data available when storms take this track down coast.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

The 3km NAM has a crazy strong cutoff. Washington County gets 4-7 inches. Clark County basically gets nothing. 

 

Map?

[Kayla]

Glad to hear you like it so much! How much snow did you used to get per season in the west hills? Did you move to Montana partially because you wanted even more snow?

 

A big reason for the move to Bozeman was because of the snow and sustained snow cover (we're both skiers) throughout the winter reliably and groomed Nordic trails right in the city. The West Hills was obviously the best location to be in around the PDX area but snowfall was so hot and cold. Many years there was just a couple of inches and then we'd occasionally get a good 6-12" dumping but usually quickly melt. Obviously the 1/10/17 event was unique.

 

The thing that we got really tired of living up there was the ZR. We got a ton of it up there. Could literally see the Gorge from our street and at 1,100' we were right at the top of the inversion that was always last to break. When choosing a location in MT we made sure to stay far and away from any valley (like Missoula or Kalispell) locations subject to ZR cause we were that tired of it!

[MossMan]

17. Was hoping for 15 but I won’t complain.

[Frontal Snowsquall]

The 3km NAM has a crazy strong cutoff. Washington County gets 4-7 inches. Clark County basically gets nothing.

Yeah, it will be interesting to see what the other 12z model runs say. There's potential for tonight's snowstorm to deliver more snow than last nights.

[Poulsbo Snowman]

My sons at water's edge... heading out for snorkeling this afternoon.    The sights underwater are amazing here.

 

I've been on that beach! Good times! Just stay away from the rocks; your feet will thank you!

 

Enjoy the sun!

[Timmy]

I was so close to buying a snow blower this year. Definitely wish I would have

[Kayla]

Map?

 

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[SilverFallsAndrew]

Here is the tidbits 3K map...The CC snow hole shows up well...

 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

http://i67.tinypic.com/2ytw8ht.png

 

Thanks! The NAM is definitely the furthest north with the heavy snow that I have seen, but right now I'm going to go with it, as it has nailed the past two storms. Looks like another 4-6" possible here.

[Frontal Snowsquall]

Lows overnight were colder than expected. Temperatures dipped into the 20s across the area, very impressive.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

I was so close to buying a snow blower this year. Definitely wish I would have

 

Think about how frustrated you would have been about that purchase until last week!

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Worth noting the NAM and EURO seemed to do well with yesterday's system. The GFS was a total fail. 

[ShawniganLake]

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Cool looking at the road cams. Looks like sticking snow made it to about Woodburn last night. 

 

Looks mostly clear in the valley. Dense fog and 26 up here.

[Timmy]

Thanks! The NAM is definitely the furthest north with the heavy snow that I have seen, but right now I'm going to go with it, as it has nailed the past two storms. Looks like another 4-6" possible here.

on this map I’m right on the line. If it verified, i would get 3” and just a mile south would get 8”

[Jesse]

Gorgeous sunrise this morning. Clear and down to 21.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

ICON seems to support the NAM

[Kayla]

Thanks! The NAM is definitely the furthest north with the heavy snow that I have seen, but right now I'm going to go with it, as it has nailed the past two storms. Looks like another 4-6" possible here.

 

Looking like nwsnow might redeem himself tonight! Even Tigard looks to get slammed, should be fun to watch unfold.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

on this map I’m right on the line. If it verified, i would get 3” and just a mile south would get 8”

 

On the GFS and ICON the Friday night-Sunday period is trending colder. Plus early next week still looks good for low elevation snow. You could end up with 2'+ on the ground by middle of next week.

[MossMan]

Gorgeous sunrise this morning. Clear and down to 21.

Sure was!

[Blizzard777]

A big reason for the move to Bozeman was because of the snow and sustained snow cover (we're both skiers) throughout the winter reliably and groomed Nordic trails right in the city. The West Hills was obviously the best location to be in around the PDX area but snowfall was so hot and cold. Many years there was just a couple of inches and then we'd occasionally get a good 6-12" dumping but usually quickly melt. Obviously the 1/10/17 event was unique.

 

The thing that we got really tired of living up there was the ZR. We got a ton of it up there. Could literally see the Gorge from our street and at 1,100' we were right at the top of the inversion that was always last to break. When choosing a location in MT we made sure to stay far and away from any valley (like Missoula or Kalispell) locations subject to ZR cause we were that tired of it!

ZR ruined so many snow events when I lived down there as well!

Although Troutdale was a beautiful place to live that wind would tear the yard apart every year!

It also made it impossible to go outside and do anything. Glad I experienced the fun weather there but

A bit to much for me as I love working in the yard.

[Jesse]

Looks like a record low for PDX this morning.

 

Good timing for some cold high temps today too. Clear now but clouds look to move back in by late morning.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

FWIW, 12z ICON largely agrees with the 12z NAM in bringing light snow into the Western WA interior around 7PM and continuing until about 1AM.

 

Generally amounts are around an inch with some places getting two. It would be nice to see the GFS and Euro come around this morning.

An inch of snow don't sound like much but it is plenty to make a nice winter scene.

[FroYoBro]

Looks like a record low for PDX this morning.

 

Good timing for some cold high temps today too. Clear now but clouds look to move back in by late morning.

The high of 34 yesterday was pretty badass.

[Tyler Mode]

20 for a low here, coldest of winter.  Like Jesse mentioned, great sunrise and perfect timing for clouds to roll in.  Liking the NAM snowfall totals, except I need it centered over Battle Ground, which looks like it would get virtually nothing.

[Jesse]

The high of 34 yesterday was pretty badass.

Yeah, I don’t think any foresaw it staying that cold.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Radar returns up north already.

[Perturbed Member]

Looking like nwsnow might redeem himself tonight! Even Tigard looks to get slammed, should be fun to watch unfold.

 

 

It is looking pretty decent huh? Between the euro, ICON and NAM I should theoretically get at least 2-3 inches. Temps currently in the low 20s and we have a colder airmass today. One would think that if this system can deliver some half decent juice, things should be pretty good here.

[Jesse]

20 for a low here, coldest of winter. Like Jesse mentioned, great sunrise and perfect timing for clouds to roll in. Liking the NAM snowfall totals, except I need it centered over Battle Ground, which looks like it would get virtually nothing.

Hard for me to imagine such a sharp cutoff but who knows. I’m already happy with what I have here at any rate.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

12Z GFS moving towards nam for Puget sound.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

12z GFS is a hair further east with the main precip than the 06z but still leaves most of Puget Sound high and dry.

 

It went from nothing around Seattle to a little. 

[HighlandExperience]

12z GFS is a hair further east with the main precip than the 06z but still leaves most of Puget Sound high and dry.

That doesn’t surprise. Not expecting anything tonight.

[snow_wizard]

The ICON is pretty darn good for King County tonight.  Who knows...

 

In other news the 6z ensemble mean keeps the 850s at -9 or lower for better than 2 days.  Extended again.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Decent chance for 1-2 inches for the better part of western Wa.

[Kayla]

It is looking pretty decent huh? Between the euro, ICON and NAM I should theoretically get at least 2-3 inches. Temps currently in the low 20s and we have a colder airmass today. One would think that if this system can deliver some half decent juice, things should be pretty good here.

 

Yeah I think you're gonna be in the sweet spot on this one. NAM 3km has been locked in within 36 hours all winter.

[snow_wizard]

The 6z GFS ha snow for King County with the Friday system also.  Let's see if the 12z continues that.