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7 minutes ago, the_convergence_zone said:

Wow that’s early! I move my summer veggies to gallon pots at the end of April and keep them in a cold frame until I feel they are ready to go. In 2021 I harvested a zucchini in May, I doubt this year will match that unless there is a second heat wave around Memorial Day.

Tomatoes are always a battle in this climate, if you have tricks for the big ones in particular I’d love to hear it. I feel like they hate the spring cold more than anything else. 

Zucchini in May is very impressive!   Our zucchini always does great but we have never had anything to pick that early.   

Our tomatoes always struggle until June but maybe that toughens them up because we always end up with hundreds of ripe ones by August and September.  But we stick to the mid-size varieties.   Its just not humid enough here to grow the big ones.

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One travel note from the weekend... the hotels in Pullman and Moscow were all booked months in advance for graduation weekend so we ended up down in Lewiston which is another 30 minutes past Pullman.   We had never been to Lewiston and did not expect that incredibly steep grade going down from the Palouse to the river.   That is like a mountain pass with runaway truck ramps and a 7% grade that seems to go on forever.   The view from the top overlooking the river and Lewiston is amazing.    The drive south of Pullman is just farmland and relatively flat with rolling hills and the last thing you expect is a mountain pass type grade all of a sudden.   

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2 hours ago, Blizzard777 said:

I’m currently in Pigeon Forge Tn.  
Ejoyed some energy dropping over me yesterday!  Loved it although it was puttering out. 30 mph winds, small hail and rain. Sky was dramatic though. 80* prior as this storm cell slipped over us.  Loved the fee!!  Just left a note in the east coast forum on best rout home.  Looks like I could get some possibilities in the mid west….just trying to figure out the bullseye.

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lol pigeon forge.  we use to call that 'myrtle beach in the mountains' as a kid growing up in the carolinas

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13 hours ago, Anti Marine Layer said:

Sounds like fun. How far is it from Bend?

About 30 minutes. One of the big reasons Bend has grown so fast. 30 minutes away from skiing; kayaking, great hikes. 

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Elevation: 3550'

 

Snow History:

Nov: 1"

Dec: .5"

Jan: 1.9"

Feb: 12.7"

Mar: 1.0"

Total: 17.1"

 

2016/2017: 70"

2015/2016: 34"

Average: ~25"

 

2017/2018 Winter Temps

Lowest Min: 1F on 2/23

Lowest Max: 23F on 12/24, 2/22

Lows <32: 87

Highs <32: 13

 

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2 minutes ago, DareDuck said:

About 30 minutes. One of the big reasons Bend has grown so fast. 30 minutes away from skiing; kayaking, great hikes. 

I ve never been to bend in the winter. Hate it in the summer, what a tourist trap. It’s lovely in autumn though. 
 

My co worker lives in Sunriver and absolutely loves it. 

Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

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1 minute ago, ChrisAmunRA said:

54° here in Belltown Seattle that's 2° warmer than this time yesterday. Also noticing UV is way up it was at 9 yesterday afternoon not good for many. 

If the sun is shining... the UV index will be high from May - August.   Its only based on the sun angle.   My sons always tell me about the UV index like its related to the temperature but that is meaningless. 

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I feel this summer is gonna be more moderate than the last few but still end up slightly above average overall, the waters off our Coast being cooler than normal has me thinking this but I also feel when higher pressure starts to dominate waters off our Coast will begin to warm up on top of the El Nino which should enter peak strength around October I think we'll be 0.1-0.2c away from Strong El Nino. But back to summer kinda feeling a 2012 vibe hopefully we get many thunderstorms like that summer.

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16 minutes ago, ChrisAmunRA said:

I feel this summer is gonna be more moderate than the last few but still end up slightly above average overall, the waters off our Coast being cooler than normal has me thinking this but I also feel when higher pressure starts to dominate waters off our Coast will begin to warm up on top of the El Nino which should enter peak strength around October I think we'll be 0.1-0.2c away from Strong El Nino. But back to summer kinda feeling a 2012 vibe hopefully we get many thunderstorms like that summer.

I agree... guessing this summer will be somewhat similar to 2019.    I also think the water off west coast will warm up significantly by the end of the month given the pattern coming up.

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39 this morning, things have clouded up nicely now, with some rain bumping around the south valley. Shouldn't be much rain before summer pattern sets in. At least Methford got about 1/2" this morning. 

Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
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Ended up with a very pleasant and seasonable 64/49 day here yesterday. Partly to mostly clear most of the afternoon and evening.

Got on the chilly side overnight with clear skies. Low of 42. Coolest low in a few weeks.

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54 minutes ago, iFred said:

I look at pictures like these and often think of myself "There is no way in hell that is actually Tacoma"

Every home in Tacoma has a similar view. We just keep it quiet to keep housing costs down. Every photo I post is in violation of my T Town NDA. 

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Our friend BGB Schmidt is pretty excited about the NBM calling for a low of 67 at PDX one week from today. Pretty much a lock now that PDX will SMASH their record max min for May. @Cascadia_Wx

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Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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Convective blessings. 

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Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
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Wow, this Nino gonna really blow it out. Probably going to be a one year wonder as such.

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Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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17 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Our friend BGB Schmidt is pretty excited about the NBM calling for a low of 67 at PDX one week from today. Pretty much a lock now that PDX will SMASH their record max min for May. @Cascadia_Wx

That is wild if it verifies. Heatwave looks to mostly miss my area. We are currently running a -14F on high temps. 

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2 minutes ago, Slushy Inch said:

Not much of a decrease in 850s after heatwave. In increase over previous runs.image.thumb.png.5c749a472330573b97f6dc6a5ca0de20.png

Oof

 

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Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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33 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Wow, this Nino gonna really blow it out. Probably going to be a one year wonder as such.

I guess rip the band-aid off with a dud then back to a stretch of nice winters maybe? Didn't even the 1950s have some crappy years?

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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

 

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12 minutes ago, Slushy Inch said:

Not much of a decrease in 850s after heatwave. An increase over previous runs.image.thumb.png.5c749a472330573b97f6dc6a5ca0de20.png

Going to be a great year for my garden/orchard. My mason bees won't die this year like they did in last year's dreadful spring. 

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2023-2024 Snow Total: 18" (6 events)

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51F and pleasantly rainy.

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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

 

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2 hours ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

I ve never been to bend in the winter. Hate it in the summer, what a tourist trap. It’s lovely in autumn though. 
 

My co worker lives in Sunriver and absolutely loves it. 

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Sunriver is a winter wonderland!

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April came in -1.0 in Oregon, -1.9 departure for WA. 

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Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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26 minutes ago, Omegaraptor said:

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Sunriver is a winter wonderland!

He was going to retire there, but with the advent of remote work during the pandemic he decided to just pull the trigger. 

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Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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Just noticed our apple tree is covered in blossoms after the weekend.    Should be a banner year for apples for us after our tree took last year off.    I read that is common for non-orchard trees.

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4 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Just noticed our apple tree is covered in blossoms after the weekend.    Should be a banner year for apples for us after our tree took last year off.    I read that is common for non-orchard trees.

I have over 60 trees in my orchard (plums,pears,apples,cherry,peach), most of them only really produce every other year. 

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2023-2024 Snow Total: 18" (6 events)

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32 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Just noticed our apple tree is covered in blossoms after the weekend.    Should be a banner year for apples for us after our tree took last year off.    I read that is common for non-orchard trees.

One of my Dad's apple trees didn't do well last year. He said it was because of the constant rain, the pollinators weren't able to do their thang. Not sure if that's true or not, but if it was true here it would have probably been true there. 

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Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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April was the 15th wettest since 1895 in Washington, 20th wettest in Oregon. 15th DRIEST for California. 

Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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