December 2018 Weather in the Pacific Northwest

[Requiem]

Just joshin' with ya.

 

Sorry, had a bit of a slow day today /:

[Dave]

Very nice. I hadn't realized Bend got that much. My friend up at CRR picked up about 1".

My sister lives on the west side in the hills. 3825 feet elevation. She does much better than most of Bend.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

People in the Facebook groups are breaking out the forks.

 

[luminen]

 

 

Canada is better. Glad I moved here.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

I have always been under the impression you have to earn a tremendous income like probably $250K USD+ to afford a decent standard of living in B.C.

 

I know that is peanuts Tim, but to some of us 250K is still a lot.

[Deweydog]

I think it’s more like $384K.

[Gradient Keeper]

Off-topic, but a weather event I find very underrated was the windstorm on March 15th, 2015. It was a weak 995-1000 mb low, made a landfall just north of Astoria, and created wind gusts for 45-60 mph throughout the Willamette Valley. It was quite a surprise, as the only model which picked up on the strength of the winds was the NAM. I remember that it struck during one of my piano recitals, and caused quite the chaotic scene when several outdoor chairs took flight and hit the windows. Off-topic, I know, but it was a cool little storm. Not as cool as April 7th, 2017, but a really nice storm.

I sadly don't even remember this wind event/storm.

 

00z GFS in 1 minute

00z ECMWF in 2 hours 19 minutes

[Gradient Keeper]

My usual mantra of "Think Cold and SNOW" is transitioning to a downgraded, "Think Columbia Basin Cold Pool!", and if that doesn't work, "Think brief and transitory split-flow!", and if that doesn't work we'll go with, "Think it's Spring or Summer because Winter isn't looking so shabby!", and if that doesn't work we'll end up eventually with, "Think about grabbing those folks or any other sharp utensils!" Well, let's just take things one step at a time.

 

Cautiously optimistic!

 

6z NAM in 4 hours 12 minutes

[ShawniganLake]

I have always been under the impression you have to earn a tremendous income like probably $250K USD+ to afford a decent standard of living in B.C.

 

I know that is peanuts Tim, but to some of us 250K is still a lot.

Depends where you live. My wife and I make like 1/3rd of that combined, $CDN. And we are okay.

[van city]

I have always been under the impression you have to earn a tremendous income like probably $250K USD+ to afford a decent standard of living in B.C.

 

I know that is peanuts Tim, but to some of us 250K is still a lot.

Define decent standard of living.

[Timmy]

I think it’s more like $384K.

you can get the “$” added to your tat

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Depends where you live. My wife and I make like 1/3rd of that combined, $CDN. And we are okay.

 

Wow that is cool to know. 

 

I thought the implication some made last night that somehow Canada did not pull their weight during the world wars was pretty misinformed. Canada actually lost more men in WWI than the US even though the US had a population about 10X as high. Much of that was due to the fact Canada entered the war much earlier than the US. 

 

In WWII Canada's share of military deaths was slightly higher compared to their relative population compared to the US. 

 

Given Canada's population they are never going to be one of the top 3 military powers and it will generally fall to nations with higher populations like the US to do a lot of the heavy lifting in a globalized conflict such as WWII. Canada has nothing to be ashamed of though.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Define decent standard of living.

 

I have several kids and I own my own home on 3 acres. My wife and I each have a reliable vehicle. We travel pretty domestically frequently, and usually have a little leftover at the end of the month. I consider that a good/decent standard of living. Probably not as opulent as many on this forum, but better than others. Our combined income is a bit less than half of the number I used above.

 

I just figure it would cost me a lot more to live the life I live now in B.C. 

[HighlandExperience]

I have several kids and I own my own home on 3 acres. My wife and I each have a reliable vehicle. We travel pretty domestically frequently, and usually have a little leftover at the end of the month. I consider that a good/decent standard of living. Probably not as opulent as many on this forum, but better than others. Our combined income is a bit less than half of the number I used above.

 

I just figure it would cost me a lot more to live the life I live now in B.C.

Owning 3 acres along I-90 around Seattle with a nice home will cost you a decent chunk of change these days. Easily north of 2 million dollars

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Owning 3 acres along I-90 around Seattle with a nice home will cost you a decent chunk of change these days. Easily north of 2 million dollars

 

I guess cost of living is all relative. My home is a more modest 1600 sq foot single level home, so I doubt it would be north of 2 million. But probably a lot more than it would sell for here.

[Deweydog]

you can get the “$” added to your tat

May as well given the fact I’m already slated to have a split PV tattooed across my chest and abdomen.

[Requiem]

People remember the April 2017 windstorm, right? Probably my favorite one.

[HighlandExperience]

I guess cost of living is all relative. My home is a more modest 1600 sq foot single level home, so I doubt it would be north of 2 million. But probably a lot more than it would sell for here.

That piece of property would easily sell for 2 million up here with that much acreage.

[MossMan]

Our 3,000sq ft place on 5 acres we bought last spring wasn’t a terrible price up here in northern Snohomish Co...even during the height of the market.

[Gradient Keeper]

WOW! Holy pancakes! Day 4.5 shows 500dam heights around 468-474 over the Siberian arctic. Thickness would be 458-468dam!

 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Looking cold for NYE out in Denver, Front Ranger!

[SilverFallsAndrew]

That piece of property would easily sell for 2 million up here with that much acreage.

 

Dang...

 

People remember the April 2017 windstorm, right? Probably my favorite one.

 

Yep! Some limbs blew down. 

 

Seriously though it was impressive for that late in the season.

[Gradient Keeper]

00z GFS, GEM both a bit colder backdoor air Gorge/east

 

 

[Gradient Keeper]

00z GFS, GEM both a bit colder backdoor air Gorge/east

 

 

That is due to the block offshore is stronger this run and 'stands upright' for a bit. See here at Day 3.5 how the flow backs to due northerly into eastern Washington.

http://maps1.pivotalweather.com/maps/models/gfs/2018122800/084/500h_anom.na.png?fbclid=IwAR2us_soleuATIks8axWLLC6lTuQ01dlW5ZcUdhzZYexdCY13EcmapoO-TI

[SilverFallsAndrew]

At least all these lows over the GOA have killed the blob.

[MossMan]

Does anyone have any idea what the elevation is at the closure area at HWY 20 around the Diablo Lake area is? And is there an area that we could stop and play in the snow for a few minutes around the closure area if there is any snow?

[Jesse]

At least all these lows over the GOA have killed the blob.

On the bright side!

[MossMan]

WOW! Holy pancakes! Day 4.5 shows 500dam heights around 468-474 over the Siberian arctic. Thickness would be 458-468dam!

 

Which will be slamming into our area in two weeks!

[Gradient Keeper]

Which will be slamming into our area in two weeks!

That's the spirit! Ya never know.

 

12z GFS in 10 hours 54 minutes

[SilverFallsAndrew]

The progression between hours 240 and 288 on the 00z GFS is truly bizarre.

 

A cutoff low from off the Mexican coast ejects north along the west coast as an approaching trough splits to merge with it. For like 2 frames it looks like a decent west coast troughing period is developing and then everything splits.

[Esquimalt]

So close to an arctic blast on the 00Z!  Thats a pattern to watch. 

[BLI snowman]

The progression between hours 240 and 288 on the 00z GFS is truly bizarre.

Thunderstorm outbreak.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Multiple lows going in multiple splitting directions...

 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Thunderstorm outbreak.

 

Watch us have that pattern in May/June and have tons of rain and thunderstorms.

[Deweydog]

SSW MADNESS!!!

[TigerWoodsLibido]

Watch us have that pattern in May/June and have tons of rain and thunderstorms.

 

Better than the Apr-Oct inferno.

[Requiem]

I don't know what to think about the models. Judging from appearance things look very boring the next few weeks.

[El_Nina]

My car got hit tonight by a woman who appeared to be on some sort of stimulants. She said she slipped on the ice and that's how she hit me? Some good drugs out there I guess cause it was 40 degrees!

[Gradient Keeper]

My car got hit tonight by a woman who appeared to be on some sort of stimulants. She said she slipped on the ice and that's how she hit me? Some good drugs out there I guess cause it was 40 degrees!

Wow that is BS man. Glad you're okay. Friggin losers on their drugs!

[Esquimalt]

My car got hit tonight by a woman who appeared to be on some sort of stimulants. She said she slipped on the ice and that's how she hit me? Some good drugs out there I guess cause it was 40 degrees!

Man thats insane. Thank God you're okay. Some people shouldn't have their licenses.