epiceast Posted March 23, 2017 Report Share Posted March 23, 2017 Today is going to be one of the wettest days on record at KSLC. I don't remember if measurements start at midnight or 1 am right now...but at any rate 1.6 to 1.7" of rain so far, with more to go. It will be the wettest March day on record with more precip than we average in the entire month. Raining a lot more in SLC than it's snowing in the canyons. What gives? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Hit 74 today. Now under a WWA for 3-6" tonight/tomorrow AM. Back to normal spring in CO! 2 Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Don't you need cutoff lows for a big snowfall in April, not just a regular trough like you do in winter? I think the big reason Kalispell and Missoula don't do well in spring snow wise besides our elevation is because we're about 100 miles too far west for cutoff lows to really impact us. I think more cutoffs during the spring definitely helps but the added elevation compared to Kalispell/Missoula is what the real difference is once you look at average precipitation to snowfall amounts for the 3 cities. April Precip and snowfall average for the 3 cities is as follows: Bozeman - 1.89" - 13.1"Missoula - 1.09" - 1.8"Kalispell - 1.01" - 1.5" Quote Cold Season 2023/24: Total snowfall: 26" Highest daily snowfall: 5" Deepest snow depth: 12" Coldest daily high: -20ºF Coldest daily low: -42ºF Number of subzero days: 5 Personal Weather Station on Wunderground: https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMTBOZEM152#history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 DEN ended up hitting 81 yesterday, so short of the March record of 84. Still ridiculously warm for this time of year. So far, this March has been more like May temp-wise, but without the precip we usually see in spring.Exhaust from that persistent EPAC convection has definitely aided in the development of a premature, low frequency warm-dome type pattern. This relationship doesn't necessarily hold as we move into boreal summer, however. http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww243/phillywillie/Mobile%20Uploads/44D377F3-0279-4B41-BD9C-2C18F9C52F45_zpsuztenntm.png 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...
Jesse Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Exhaust from that persistent EPAC convection has definitely aided in the development of a premature, low frequency warm-dome type pattern. This relationship doesn't necessarily hold as we move into boreal summer, however. http://i724.photobucket.com/albums/ww243/phillywillie/Mobile%20Uploads/44D377F3-0279-4B41-BD9C-2C18F9C52F45_zpsuztenntm.pngDo you envision a troughier summer for the intermountain west? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted March 24, 2017 Report Share Posted March 24, 2017 Do you envision a troughier summer for the intermountain west?That depends on how the ENSO situation plays out. Things are very unstable right now. I'm keeping my options open, but am looking at 1934, 1943, 1951, 1956, 1983, 1993, 2011, and 2012 as potential warm season analogs. All this is subject to change. 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...
Black Hole Posted March 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Awesome. Hopefully this storm is still pretty juicy when it reaches this area tonight!Ended up with 1.97" at the airport. It was the wettest March day ever by a good margin, and it was #6 all time. All of the other daily rainfall records that beat it were May to July so this was a class of its own. Lots more rain coming up this week too. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Ended up with 1.97" at the airport. It was the wettest March day ever by a good margin, and it was #6 all time. All of the other daily rainfall records that beat it were May to July so this was a class of its own. Lots more rain coming up this week too.Yea really surprising that you would get a record wet day with a regular trough after record heat. You would think it would be a convective day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 The storm was something of a bust here. DEN ended up with over .5" of precip, but only got .23" here, and no accumulating snow. Further south and east, though, different story. Parts of the SE metro area got about a foot. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminen Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 The storm was something of a bust here. DEN ended up with over .5" of precip, but only got .23" here, and no accumulating snow. Further south and east, though, different story. Parts of the SE metro area got about a foot. Like Parker? They seem to do pretty well on occasion, which is a bit strange since it's basically Kansas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 25, 2017 Report Share Posted March 25, 2017 Like Parker? They seem to do pretty well on occasion, which is a bit strange since it's basically Kansas. Yup, Parker got about 10". Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla Posted March 27, 2017 Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 First legitimate accumulating snowfall in several weeks looking pretty likely for later this afternoon into tonight here in Bozeman. Pretty impressive deformation band looks to set up in the area could turn convective afternoon rain showers into a decent snow band into this evening. As usual, placement is going to be key but could pick up a quick 3-6" of snowfall if all the pieces fall into place. Looking forward to seeing where the deformation band sets up this afternoon and to see at least a little snow falling again! Quote Cold Season 2023/24: Total snowfall: 26" Highest daily snowfall: 5" Deepest snow depth: 12" Coldest daily high: -20ºF Coldest daily low: -42ºF Number of subzero days: 5 Personal Weather Station on Wunderground: https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMTBOZEM152#history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted March 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2017 Yea really surprising that you would get a record wet day with a regular trough after record heat. You would think it would be a convective day.It was really strange. No model had anywhere close to that much precip. We picked up another half inch on saturday. Looks like another half inch today and maybe again on friday. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luminen Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 It was really strange. No model had anywhere close to that much precip. We picked up another half inch on saturday. Looks like another half inch today and maybe again on friday. Glad to hear you guys getting a lot of rain. You will need it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Little bit of rain here this afternoon. Maybe some snow mixed into showers tonight. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 Nice soaker today. Already .42", with a lot more on the way. Looking like this will be the first 1"+ precip storm in a long time. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 ULL on Thursday really starting to look like it will pack a punch. Snowfall down to the bottom of Treasure valley on the latest WRF run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 http://www.atmos.washington.edu/wrfrt/data/timeindep/images_d3/msnow24.72.0000.gifSilly Map is showing baker colors over Wind River range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 Nice soaker today. Already .42", with a lot more on the way. Looking like this will be the first 1"+ precip storm in a long time.How did you do? Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted March 29, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 ULL on Thursday really starting to look like it will pack a punch. Snowfall down to the bottom of Treasure valley on the latest WRF run.This will be a wet storm for us too. ECMWF ens mean has about 1" of precip and 2" of snow for me right now. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 29, 2017 Report Share Posted March 29, 2017 How did you do? .81". So not as much as I was thinking, but still a good, much-needed storm. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Haven't had accumulating snow here since late February, but looks like that will change with next couple storm systems. More cold air and plenty of moisture appear likely with both. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Looks like snow is sticking to benches at 3k' around Boise. Snow level is still dropping there. Pretty insane for late March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 30, 2017 Report Share Posted March 30, 2017 Looking like tomorrow night could be a 3-6" snowfall. With some rain tonight and tomorrow. So glad we're finally out of that awful dry/warm pattern we were stuck in for about 7 weeks. Everything should really start greening up here next week. 1 Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Rear-end band going a lot stronger than modeled. 850mb temps might make it interesting here if the precip can overcome the dry air. Would be nice to get that redemption after the local hill get robbed of a snowfall last night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 2' in 10 hours at some wind river range snotels. Looks like the Silly maps might verify in some locations. not a very impressive storm anywhere else though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted March 31, 2017 Report Share Posted March 31, 2017 Heavy, soaking drizzle today. Loving it! Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Tonight/tomorrow AM could be one of those relatively rare occasions when my higher elevation (5450') than surrounding areas makes a difference for snowfall. Snow level is currently around 6500' and dropping, and will probably reach 5000' by late tonight. But may start snowing here a couple hours earlier. Currently 37 with drizzle. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted April 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Downslope windstorm for me tonight. So far I've gusted to 39 mph but I see a 61 mph gust not too far away. The warning is for gusts to 65-75 mph. I would guess I will hit maybe 50 mph at best as these almost never verify at least at my house. Either way its fun to see what you get. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Ranger Posted April 1, 2017 Report Share Posted April 1, 2017 Total bust here, storm ended up further south. Decent amount of rain yesterday, but only a dusting of snow last night. Quote A forum for the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted April 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 I never ended up with anything higher than 41 mph, seems the peak was about 65 mph a few miles north. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Surprise trough here. Snuck up on NWS, already spring showers firing up full force, and valley snow tonight & tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Surprise trough here. Snuck up on NWS, already spring showers firing up full force, and valley snow tonight & tomorrow morning.This trough has been well advertised on the models for several days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 This trough has been well advertised on the models for several days.Yes, but it wasn't supposed to be so cool & clipper like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesse Posted April 2, 2017 Report Share Posted April 2, 2017 Yes, but it wasn't supposed to be so cool & clipper like.It's been well advertised on the models for several days. Although they have trended a little colder in the home stretch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Hole Posted April 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Picked up 1/3 of an inch yesterday, dry until the weekend but models advertising a significant storm at that point. Quote Winter 23-24: Total Snow (3.2") Total Ice (0.2") Coldest Low: 1F Coldest High: 5F Snow Events: 0.1" Jan 5th, 0.2" Jan 9th, 1.6" Jan 14, 0.2" (ice) Jan 22, 1.3" Feb 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Grass got covered by snow in the last hour. Will be getting another round in 2 or 3 hours it looks like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayla Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Getting heavy snow here this afternoon! Probably the heaviest I've seen since early February. Poor timing though during peak heating so not expecting a whole lot of accumulation but it's always fun to see nonetheless! Will be interesting to see how much of this moisture we hang on to headed into this evening when we'll stand a much better chance of some decent accumulations. 1 Quote Cold Season 2023/24: Total snowfall: 26" Highest daily snowfall: 5" Deepest snow depth: 12" Coldest daily high: -20ºF Coldest daily low: -42ºF Number of subzero days: 5 Personal Weather Station on Wunderground: https://www.wunderground.com/personal-weather-station/dashboard?ID=KMTBOZEM152#history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Round 2 was a complete miss, although its hitting the Bitterroot valley pretty hard right now. Probably done with snow this year, really doubt these showers can exist without daytime heating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted April 4, 2017 Report Share Posted April 4, 2017 Looks like Evaro got 2" with the second shower 2 local storm reports were posted about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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