MossMan Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I would say this is slightly worse than what we had last year at the worse. Dinner at the Everett Marina, and now driving north through Marysville. Quote Elevation 580’ Location a few miles east of I-5 on the Snohomish Co side of the Snohomish/Skagit border. I love snow/cold AND sun/warmth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard777 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Wish our cameras could catch the true image of the red sphere in the sky. So ominous!! I done with the smoke but such a different world when it’s like this. Feel like I’m on another planet with a red moon Currently 74 with a high of 79 today Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 End of days. Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontal Snowsquall Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Much warmer to your north today. (SW BC). 91 in Abbotsford and 94 in Squamish.I'm surprised it got to the 90s up there in Abbotsford considering it reported smoke all day with 2 miles or less of visibility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'm surprised it got to the 90s up there in Abbotsford considering it reported smoke all day with 2 miles or less of visibility. All depends on breaking the smoke-related inversion... last September it was in the low 90s here during the evening with gusty east winds and low visibility with blowing smoke. Clearly we under an inversion out here now as its only 72 degrees and feels damp and is perfectly calm. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted August 21, 2018 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Ash particles have gotten bigger. AQ index up to 302 now. Quote Mercer Island, 350 ft 2021-2022: 11.6", 02/21 2020-2021: 15.6" 2019-2020: ~10" 2018-2019 winter snowfall total: 29.5" 2017-2018: 9.0", 2016-2017: 14.0" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverIslandSouth Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Offshore flow is here... went from a little hazy to looking like the end of the world thanks to the fire near Chelan. The sun is still visible though! There's something wrong with your green filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmy Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Can someone post the smoke forecast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I am sorting through photos this evening... here are a couple pics to offer something to look forward to soon even though it looks bleak now. There pics were taken on 10/27 and 10/28 of last year after a record dry summer and many smoke events. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontal Snowsquall Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 All depends on breaking the smoke-related inversion... last September it was in the low 90s here during the evening with gusty east winds and low visibility with blowing smoke. Clearly we under an inversion out here now as its only 72 degrees and feels damp and is perfectly calm.Yeah, that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I am sorting through photos this evening... here are a couple pics to offer something to look forward to soon even though it looks bleak now. There pics were taken on 10/27 and 10/28 of last year after a record dry summer and many smoke events. That fall color seems very early/late. Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Can someone post the smoke forecast? Just think of it as a nice, cool marine layer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Visibility 3 mi with smoke at SEA, 3 mi with smoke here. That probably doesn't happen often. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverIslandSouth Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Ended up getting up to 84F here with nasty air quality, still 77F out there this evening. Looks like some pyrocumulus formations from the fires east of Seattle and the air quality over the BC Central Interior has improved substantial, could mean some clearing tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perturbed Member Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Slightly off topic but does anyone have information on what the annual snowfall amounts are in the OR coast range at various elevations like 1500 ft, 2000 ft and 2500 ft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I wonder if any of the fires in the Cascades in both BC and Washington will blow up with the offshore flow this afternoon. I remember in 2015 a big fire near Pemberton exploded with a NE wind and sent a cloud of smoke and ash over Vancouver and Vancouver island.I had a feeling some people in the west side would see ash fall today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 That fall color seems very early/late.Definitely late. I spent part of this afternoon today blowing maple leaves into beautiful giant yellow piles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard777 Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Well, I got this: If I weren't so lazy, I would have driven to someplace with an unobstructed view, but, meh... Today's high of 80 was 10º under guidance. You don't see that happen very often, especially in these End Days.Now that’s Not and IPad shot! Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverIslandSouth Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 The view from Rathtrevor into the Strait of Georgia today: http://webcam.beachacresresort.com/webcam/current.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Definitely late. I spent part of this afternoon today blowing maple leaves into beautiful giant yellow piles.We've lost a few here just in the last couple days. Might have been collateral damage from my backyard flashdancing though. Hard to say. Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 We've lost a few here just in the last couple days. Might have been collateral damage from my backyard flashdancing though. Hard to say.Definitely the flash dancing. I’d say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherArchive Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 I would say this is slightly worse than what we had last year at the worse. Dinner at the Everett Marina, and now driving north through Marysville.The Great Smokey West Coast Solar Eclipse + UNHEALTHY ALIGNMENTS 2018! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frontal Snowsquall Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Slightly off topic but does anyone have information on what the annual snowfall amounts are in the OR coast range at various elevations like 1500 ft, 2000 ft and 2500 ft?I'll try and find some information. I presume you're thinking of moving somewhere up there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 00Z GEM definitely trending more troughy! Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 All depends on breaking the smoke-related inversion... last September it was in the low 90s here during the evening with gusty east winds and low visibility with blowing smoke. Clearly we under an inversion out here now as its only 72 degrees and feels damp and is perfectly calm.Offshore flow up here broke that inversion around mid morning. Environment Canada busted their forecast way too low as a result. Humidity levels were below 20% some places. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 GFS be GFS'ing. Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Trending east. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 That cutoff low off the California coast interferes with things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobBluth Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 That cutoff low off the California coast interferes with things.Constant NW flow. I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossMan Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Get yer fans fired up! https://komonews.com/news/local/everyone-turn-your-fan-on-spokane-group-aims-to-blow-wildfire-smoke-back-to-canada Quote Elevation 580’ Location a few miles east of I-5 on the Snohomish Co side of the Snohomish/Skagit border. I love snow/cold AND sun/warmth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLI snowman Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Nice Labor Day weekend still on tap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Nice Labor Day weekend still on tap.Haha! Some people may agree, disagree! Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverIslandSouth Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Offshore flow up here broke that inversion around mid morning. Environment Canada busted their forecast way too low as a result. Humidity levels were below 20% some places. Currently 74F, still hasn't cooled down much here; could it be the smoke is having an insulating effect? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Canadian smoke model shows that all the smoke blowing offshore today and tomorrow will come back inland for an ugly day on Wednesday as well. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perturbed Member Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Wish our cameras could catch the true image of the red sphere in the sky. So ominous!! I done with the smoke but such a different world when it’s like this. Feel like I’m on another planet with a red moon Currently 74 with a high of 79 today Stepped out and tried to take a quick shot. Here is my attempt: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShawniganLake Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Currently 74F, still hasn't cooled down much here; could it be the smoke is having an insulating effect?Not sure about that but my understanding is that smoke has limited insulating effect. Probably has more to do with a relatively mixed atmosphere. It was close to 80F up on the Malahat last I checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Not sure about that but my understanding is that smoke has limited insulating effect. Probably has more to do with a relatively mixed atmosphere. It was close to 80F up on the Malahat last I checked.Smoke has a modest insulating effect, yes. Much weaker than cloud cover, for example, but it could still be enough to slow boundary layer decoupling. Theoretically speaking, at least. Quote Live Weather Cam: https://www.youtube.com/live/KxlIo8-KVpc?si=xKLCFYWbZieAfyh6 PWS Wunderground https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/pws/KMDBETHE62 PWS CWOP/NOAA: https://www.weather.gov/wrh/timeseries?site=F3819&hours=72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VancouverIslandSouth Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Not sure about that but my understanding is that smoke has limited insulating effect. Probably has more to do with a relatively mixed atmosphere. It was close to 80F up on the Malahat last I checked. It is a bit strange, there's no measureable wind here right now, but it just bounced back up to 76F. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLI snowman Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Haha! Some people may agree, disagree! I'm worried about all of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted August 21, 2018 Report Share Posted August 21, 2018 Hey Randy... the 00Z ECMWF says we get absolutely doused on Sunday! And Portland gets nothing. Surprise... surprise. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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