Rubus Leucodermis Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Snowing hard here. Nice snow storm on the 18 nam for puget sound thursday afternoon 'Twould be nice for my visitor from California (San Francisco, lived there all his life, has basically never seen snow before) to have more than melting slushy remains on the ground to see. Then again, if it doesn't materialize, I can't really complain given how epic this month has already began. All that said, the overall cold pattern looking to stay around means this month has a very good chance for this to land the No. 4 spot in all-time snowiest months for Seattle. It's currently only a few inches shy right now; it would only take a stray minor snowfall here and there to get to No. 4. Nos. 1 through 3 are so very much snowier that I doubt any of them will be displaced. Not surprised it's still coming down as snow where you are. You have both altitude and the Hood Canal effect working in your favor. It's called clown range for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I made a post about that last night (I know everything gets buried so quick these days!). The 7 straight are a February record.It’s hard to believe it hasn’t happened before considering 1-50 had a stretch of 13 straight which ended on 2-5 with an average high of 25.6. Testament to how ridiculous that period was and how definitive a turn we make around the start of this month. My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Many people snowed in over here for real. Plows have not even been up in this area much at all and if you don't have a lifted truck with tall tires you ain't going anywhere. There was a guy stuck on main road in a Subaru with chains on all 4 got high centered. We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerWoodsLibido Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 If I move to Indiana in the next few years hopefully I will get to experience something like Western Washington has experienced in this north/south event. Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats: Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024) Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024) Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024) Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024) Total snowfall: 0.0" Total ice: 2.25” Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9") Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F) Last White Christmas: 1990 Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0 Personal Stats: Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F) Last White Christmas: 2008 Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0" Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4 Venmo GoFundMe "College Basketball vs Epilepsy": gf.me/u/zk3pj2 My Twitter @CBBjerseys4hope 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North_County Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Many people snowed in over here for real. Plows have not even been up in this area much at all and if you don't have a lifted truck with tall tires you ain't going anywhere. There was a guy stuck on main road in a Subaru with chains on all 4 got high centered.That happened here in February 2017. We had close to 3 feet of snow, and once the ruts started working/melting to street level, there was a mountain of snow in the middle that was impossible to get through without high clearance. The chief of police at the time lived two houses down, and told me not to bother trying to dig my car out of the driveway because I wasn't making it out of town anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bainbridgekid Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Really interesting blog post here about Port Gamble Bay freezing over this week. The author says they have lived there 40 years and never seen it happen. https://skunkbayweather.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-great-gamble-bay-freeze-over.html 5 Everett Snowfall (510 feet elevation) Snow since February 2019: 91" 2023-24: 6" 2022-23: 17.5" 2021-22: 17.75" 2020-21: 14.5” 2019-20: 10.5" 2018-19: 24.75" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLI snowman Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 It’s hard to believe it hasn’t happened before considering 1-50 had a stretch of 13 straight which ended on 2-5 with an average high of 25.6. Testament to how ridiculous that period was and how definitive a turn we make around the start of this month. It's largely a product of happenstance. 1950 was rarefied air, a similarly rare stretch in 1936 (literally the year that Portland airport records begin) produced a stretch of 14 straight sub-40 highs from February 7-20. And that was a mere seven years after a 16 day stretch from January 27-February 11, 1929. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katzen Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Back down to 34 from 36 and has started snowing fairly hard again hills between Renton and Issaquah - 630 ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 It's largely a product of happenstance. 1950 was rarefied air, a similarly rare stretch in 1936 (literally the year that Portland airport records begin) produced a stretch of 14 straight sub-40 highs from February 7-20. And that was a mere seven years after a 16 day stretch from January 27-February 11, 1929.Yeah, I think the abrupt first week of February turning point tends to be overstated, partially thanks to happenstance regarding timing of events and airport era record-keeping, as you said. In reality the fading of our window of opportunity for persistent “deep” cold is a little more gradual. Nice to see an event like last week extend the airport era window into something a little more representative of our historical climate capabilities. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtep Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 What are some good indicators of how much snow already on the ground will melt with the slight warm up on thu/fri? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Yeah, I think the abrupt first week of February turning point tends to be overstated, partially thanks to happenstance regarding timing of events and airport era record-keeping, as you said. In reality the fading of our window of opportunity for persistent “deep” cold is a little more gradual. Nice to see an event like last week extend the airport era window into something a little more representative of our historical climate capabilities.I think 2-14 was leaps and bounds better of an illustration. A true outflow event slightly removed from the typical climo window which played out about how you’d expect much closer to the solstice. My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman5678 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Back to all snow NE of Redmond at 34.1 Makes it a bit more pleasant to shovel in versus the rain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I think 2-14 was leaps and bounds better of an illustration. A true outflow event slightly removed from the typical climo window which played out about how you’d expect much closer to the solstice.They both were interesting in their own way. 2/14 was obviously a more extreme, impactful and memorable (for Portland metro) example. But the fact that we were able to string together a week of 30s this month without much in the way of persistent cloud cover, widespread snowpack or strong offshore flow is sigfinicant on its own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hawaii..severe thunderstorms, lowest elevation snowfall on record, and a 191mph wind gust. https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/weather/2019/02/11/historic-storm-hurls-huge-waves-mph-winds-hawaii-rare-snow-hits-maui/?__twitter_impression=true 4 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...
Esquimalt Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 18Z GFS a tad too warm for snow for the vast majority of areas on thu/fri.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Really interesting blog post here about Port Gamble Bay freezing over this week. The author says they have lived there 40 years and never seen it happen. https://skunkbayweather.blogspot.com/2019/02/the-great-gamble-bay-freeze-over.html CO2-induced ice. 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...
Geos Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Snowing pretty good again here after a rain/snow mix earlier. As much as I thoroughly love the snow, being on a long, windy hill that doesn't get treatment from city or county crews and having nearly 2ft of snow fall on it is a pain in the a**.Same here, snowing again. I suspect as we get towards 4pm it will start sticking again. People are trying to get out here but most arent getting more than a 100 ft and getting stuck. 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...
MossMan Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 18Z GFS a tad too warm for snow for the vast majority of areas on thu/fri....Trust the NAM! 1 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...
joelgombiner Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Massive warm-up in southeast Washington. Walla walla jumped from 25 to 45 between 5 and 7 AM as southerlies kicked in. Useful weather links Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Snowing giant flakes again. 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...
seattleweatherguy Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Snowing giant flakes again.I see them too my power still out though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard777 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Hawaii..severe thunderstorms, lowest elevation snowfall on record, and a 191mph wind gust.https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/weather/2019/02/11/historic-storm-hurls-huge-waves-mph-winds-hawaii-rare-snow-hits-maui/?__twitter_impression=trueJust amazing!I was watching a circuit of live streaming cameras there all week and enjoyed! Crazy https://explore.org/livecams/hawaii/hawaii-waimea-bay-camWaimea Bay will load up. Was my favorite because a few weeks ago my brother and I were playing in those shorebreak waves. Down below that page other cams with sound too.Our Kona low....tanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLI snowman Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just 15 miles to the NW, I've had 4 times as much rain as PDX with this storm. Certainly some weirdly pronounced gradients this week, after they had 4 times the amount of snow as me over the weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard777 Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Just 15 miles to the NW, I've had 4 times as much rain as PDX with this storm. Certainly some weirdly pronounced gradients this week, after they had 4 times the amount of snow as me over the weekend.Some flooding in Kalama and Rainer Oregon currently in progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Getting a positive splat test on the windshield here in east Vancouver. 38 degrees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Temp down to 34º in DT Everett. Getting some rain and snow mix.How warm did you get? 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...
Deweydog Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 They both were interesting in their own way. 2/14 was obviously a more extreme, impactful and memorable (for Portland metro) example. But the fact that we were able to string together a week of 30s this month without much in the way of persistent cloud cover, widespread snowpack or strong offshore flow is sigfinicant on its own.I suppose. Snow cover obviously helped a bit as did some well-timed cloud cover on Monday, Friday and Sunday. My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jakerepp Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Looks like precip has stopped for now and 36*. Home Weather Station Stats for 2023 High - Satans Bunghole Lowest High - Not sure Low - I don't have the data Sub 40 highs - Not quite Sub-freezing highs - Try again Lows below 25 - You're joking Lows below 20 - No 2023 Snowfall - LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Katzen Posted February 12, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Holding at 34 degrees and still snowing hard - and apparently my son loves the snow as much as I do 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geos Posted February 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 It rose up to 34.2° here but now back to 33.6°. 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...
FroYoBro Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Back edge of the band finally coming through now. Stayed right between 40-41 degrees during the entire thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Tims getting slammed We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Snow is almost stopped here for first time in 28hrs. Crazy. 1 We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossMan Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 January 27th...”WORST WINTER EVER!!” FORKS! February 12th...”BEST WINTER EVER!!” (For Washington State) 2 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...
Deweydog Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Back edge of the band finally coming through now. Stayed right between 40-41 degrees during the entire thing.That be some chilly rain! My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sometimesdylan Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 All rain here in mid Everett. This whole event reminds me of home! Love it 1 "There are so many waves coming in all the time, you don't have to worry about that. Take your time—wave come. Let the other guys go; catch another one." -Duke Kahanamoku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 January 27th...”WORST WINTER EVER!!” FORKS! February 12th...”BEST WINTER EVER!!” (For Washington State)F*ck this climate! 1 My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerWoodsLibido Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 If the same type of event was impacting PDX and the Willamette Valley instead of SEA then TWC wouldn’t give a . To them Oregon may as well be Siberia. Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats: Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024) Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024) Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024) Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024) Total snowfall: 0.0" Total ice: 2.25” Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9") Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F) Last White Christmas: 1990 Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0 Personal Stats: Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F) Last White Christmas: 2008 Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0" Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4 Venmo GoFundMe "College Basketball vs Epilepsy": gf.me/u/zk3pj2 My Twitter @CBBjerseys4hope 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian_in_Leavenworth Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Did anyone last night talk about the Euro weeklies? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Many people snowed in over here for real. Plows have not even been up in this area much at all and if you don't have a lifted truck with tall tires you ain't going anywhere. There was a guy stuck on main road in a Subaru with chains on all 4 got high centered.Its complete insanity in North Bend. We just got out and are in Issaquah in beautiful rain. Then to hotel by airport... and then Hawaii. It is so claustrophobic in North Bend. Our road down is a tunnel with cars abandoned in places. They are just mounds of course. Got to down I-90 exit and there semis stuck everywhere. State patrol trying to coordinate but it's just so deep in the roads. Really thought we might not make it out. We went by the entrance to the neighborhood right off exit 31 and it was not plowed at all. Had to be over 2 feet deep in the road with cars abandoned everywhere and people were just standing around. Going to be a slow recovery. **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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