August 2019 Weather Discussion for the PNW

[TT-SEA]

Wonder how bad Tim will get if we go through another seasonably cool 7-10 days at some point in August.

 

 

2 weeks of clouds and cool weather is not too unusual around here at any point in the summer.   

 

A month straight sort of sucks.   But sometimes the weather is crappier than usual.   Oh well!    

[GHweatherChris]

This summer has beem great from the start up to now.

[Jesse]

2 weeks of clouds and cool weather is not too unusual around here at any point in the summer.

 

A month straight sort of sucks. But sometimes the weather is crappier than usual. Oh well!

Nothing says “oh well” like hundreds of repetitive, whiny posts.

[TT-SEA]

You are both be correct, it's all framing. July was abnormally cloudy in King County and March to July was warmer and sunnier than normal in King County. You're arguing about preferences, not actual data. This forum seems to talk less about "___er than average" and more about "___er than I'd prefer". 

 

 

Yeah... no idea why this is being discussed again.

 

Jared is in an argumentative mood.    As usual.

[TT-SEA]

Nothing says “oh well” like hundreds of repetitive, whiny posts.

 

 

Yeah... I brought this up today!   Andrew did and Jared is continuing it... and neither of them live even remotely close to King County.   

 

None of this will change what actually happened or my view on it.    

 

Lets get back to whining that its not raining during the driest part of the year.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Just was thinking about how we haven't even had to put the window AC units in this summer. 

[TacomaWaWx]

75 and sunny at 1pm.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

July came in cooler than normal over in the John Day Valley.

 

https://www.bluemountaineagle.com/news/july-colder-than-normal/article_3b758a6a-b483-11e9-bffe-ab6cf200820f.html

[TT-SEA]

75 and sunny at 1pm.

78 and sunny here.

[Frontal Snowsquall]

[Requiem]

Off-topic, I've been also thinking of applying at University of Montana. I've always wanted to live there, and I think I meet all of their requirements. That is, of course, if I get outright rejected by Wazzu or OSU.

[Omegaraptor]

Here’s the newest article from Cliff “Why isn’t Seattle literally Fresno” Mass, regarding rain. What a surprise.

 

https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2019/07/the-driest-week-of-year-brings-rain-and.html?m=0

[TT-SEA]

Off-topic, I've been also thinking of applying at University of Montana. I've always wanted to live there, and I think I meet all of their requirements. That is, of course, if I get outright rejected by Wazzu or OSU.

 

WSU and OSU reject people?  

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Off-topic, I've been also thinking of applying at University of Montana. I've always wanted to live there, and I think I meet all of their requirements. That is, of course, if I get outright rejected by Wazzu or OSU.

 

How could you get rejected by Oregon State? Maybe if your GPA is under 2.5 or something.

[Requiem]

How could you get rejected by Oregon State? Maybe if your GPA is under 2.5 or something.

No, definitely not under 2.5 but still pretty bad. Around a 3.1 last I checked. This year was rough haha

[SilverFallsAndrew]

No, definitely not under 2.5 but still pretty bad. Around a 3.1 last I checked. This year was rough haha

 

If your SAT/ACT scores are good it won't matter. 

[jakeinthevalley]

Guidance is still holding on to highs in the mid 80's down here Friday. Imagine it's going to be a little muggy if the rain showers materialize overnight, followed by a quick warm up.

[Deweydog]

The jinx of the #iceboxsnark is playing out nicely so far...

[Jesse]

The jinx of the #iceboxsnark is playing out nicely so far...

Maybe the poor persecuted heat lovers will catch another break. Tim will tell!

[Front Ranger]

Numerous people around King County reported the same thing on here.   Even people who liked the clouds said that it was quite unusual and persistent.

 

You are re-writing history now and saying it was just me.   It was not.    Stop rehashing old crap.

 

Not re-writing anything. I provided actual stats, rather than anecdotes and feelings.

[Frontal Snowsquall]

Off-topic, I've been also thinking of applying at University of Montana. I've always wanted to live there, and I think I meet all of their requirements. That is, of course, if I get outright rejected by Wazzu or OSU.

I wanted to go to one of the bigger schools but decided on Mt. Hood CC then PSU at the last moment. Got a great process engineer job now. So even if you have to settle for University of Montana, you can still have a bright future. Just study hard.

[Front Ranger]

You are both be correct, it's all framing. July was abnormally cloudy in King County and March to July was warmer and sunnier than normal in King County. You're arguing about preferences, not actual data. This forum seems to talk less about "___er than average" and more about "___er than I'd prefer". 

 

Yes, due to the first couple weeks mainly. Never disputed that.

 

What I was disputing was Tim's claims that it was a solid month of cloudiness/rain for all of King County. The stats for places like SEA argue otherwise. His backyard? Sure, I believe it.

[Front Ranger]

Here’s the newest article from Cliff “Why isn’t Seattle literally Fresno” Mass, regarding rain. What a surprise.

 

https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2019/07/the-driest-week-of-year-brings-rain-and.html?m=0

 

I mean, he did say it's been the nicest summer in years... 

 

Kinda silly to post those long range precip maps and act like they're meaningful, though. 

[Jesse]

EPS shows the ULL just a hair closer to us early next week, compared to the operational. Also in good agreement on the late week trough.

[GHweatherChris]

Everyones opinions are wrong.

[Deweydog]

Maybe the poor persecuted heat lovers will catch another break. Tim will tell!

Or maybe the weather is gonna do whatever the hell it wants.

 

Your confrontational scenario is far more likely and enjoyable though...

[SilverFallsAndrew]

I don't think paying out of state tuition is ever worth it. 

 

I am a college grad, but admittedly the cost of college rises every year, while the value of a degree continues to decline. If you do not have a chosen career you are passionate about, then spend as little money as possible. These days you can end up getting a better job/making more money, by going to a trade school and spending a fraction of what college costs. 

[Timmy Supercell]

August looking potentially just as mild as July was here in the long run. Even if there is 1 moderate heatwave in the mix, this shouldn't be a hot month.

[Jesse]

Or maybe the weather is gonna do whatever the hell it wants.

Your confrontational scenario is far more likely and enjoyable though...

Oooh, you got a like! Keep up the good work.

[TT-SEA]

Yes, due to the first couple weeks mainly. Never disputed that.

 

What I was disputing was Tim's claims that it was a solid month of cloudiness/rain for all of King County. The stats for places like SEA argue otherwise. His backyard? Sure, I believe it.

 

 

It was not a solid month of cloudiness/rain here either.     But close to it.    A week or two straight of crap is par for the course here in the summer.   Not a month.  It was quite unusual even for this area.   

 

You do realize that even the highest peaks of the Cascades get a decent amount of sun in the summer.   Even Mount Rainier is visible and in the sun frequently in the summer.    You guys act like I live at 12,000 feet in northern Alaska or in Siberia somewhere.  

[Deweydog]

Oooh, you got a like! Keep up the good work.

I brought you back a box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts!

[Omegaraptor]

~2 months until active weather season starts, ~3.5 until rainy season starts.

[Omegaraptor]

It was not a solid month of cloudiness/rain here either. But close to it. A week or two straight of crap is par for the course here in the summer. Not a month. It was quite unusual even for this area.

 

You do realize that even the highest peaks of the Cascades get a decent amount of sun in the summer. Even Mount Rainier is visible and in the sun frequently in the summer. You guys act like I live at 12,000 feet in northern Alaska or in Siberia somewhere.

It’s been mostly sunny since mid-July. You dug up the dead horse’s rotting corpse and are continuing to beat it. If you’ve been longing for sun, just enjoy it now.

[Jesse]

I brought you back a box of chocolate covered macadamia nuts!

F*ck you, person I’m trying to frame as a victim because your preferences fit mine!

 

(I like macadamias too, I got your back)

[TacomaWaWx]

18z looks pretty similar with precip tomorrow morning. Maybe slightly less but not by much. Currently 78 here.

[Deweydog]

F*ck you, person I’m trying to frame as a victim because your preferences fit mine!

 

(I like macadamias too, I got your back)

[Front Ranger]

I don't think paying out of state tuition is ever worth it. 

 

I am a college grad, but admittedly the cost of college rises every year, while the value of a degree continues to decline. If you do not have a chosen career you are passionate about, then spend as little money as possible. These days you can end up getting a better job/making more money, by going to a trade school and spending a fraction of what college costs. 

 

I mostly agree. A lot of it comes down to what career you choose to pursue. A degree definitely is still needed for some, and others it can make it much easier to get your foot in the door.

 

But there are many ways to have a good career without a degree, as you said.

[TT-SEA]

It’s been mostly sunny since mid-July. You dug up the dead horse’s rotting corpse and are continuing to beat it.

 

I did not even think about it today... until Andrew decided to be a flamethrowing d*ck when he woke up.   Cursing out normal summer weather and anyone who wants to ever see the sun.  

 

[Omegaraptor]

I did not even think about it today... Andrew decided to be a flamethrowing d*ck today.   Cursing out normal summer weather and anyone who wants to ever see the sun.  

 

It’s just his opinion. Who cares?

[Front Ranger]

It was not a solid month of cloudiness/rain here either.     But close to it.    A week or two straight of crap is par for the course here in the summer.   Not a month.  It was quite unusual even for this area.   

 

You do realize that even the highest peaks of the Cascades get a decent amount of sun in the summer.   Even Mount Rainier is visible and in the sun frequently in the summer.    You guys act like I live at 12,000 feet in northern Alaska or in Siberia somewhere.  

 

Sure. And you'd think it would be pretty easy for you to acknowledge your microclimate will often be cloudier/wetter than other places in King County, sometimes for extended periods.

 

That was clearly the case from mid June to mid July. Even though, YES, it was definitely an unusually cloudy first couple weeks of July for the whole area.