Part I - January 2020 Weather Discussion for the PNW

[Front Ranger]

Wow, you sound pretty confident. 

 

Still too early to lock in a legit arctic push I think. 

 

Justin desperately wants/needs a major mid winter Arctic event.

 

I don't blame him.

[Jbolin]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward. 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

See you weirdo's soon. 

 

[Timmy Supercell]

BTW, 16 years ago right now it was icy AF.

That week was one of my first weather weenie memories. I was in 7th grade and pumped to miss more school after winter break.

 

I was in 5th grade in that storm.. was my first blizzard I ever experienced. 50+ mph winds with heavy blowing snow I think early morning of Jan 6th? Strange purple sky also. Power was flickering, surprised it didn't go out half the day at my Bethany apartments.

 

I had a week off of school, right after winter break too so it was like an extended vacation for the kids. Jan 2004 and Dec 2008 were the only two times which I had 5 consecutive snow days. 2008 was right before winter break, another extended break!

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

What should we call snow that the GFS shows and over-promises all the time in marginal situations?

 

Its usually not real snow accumulating on the ground.    Phantom seems like a good word for what the GFS shows sometimes.  

This is not totally true. It was right last February. In fact it was the closest with the ridiculous amounts it was showing here.

[jakerepp]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward.

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon.

 

 

Geez, so terribly sorry to hear that. Will be keeping you in my thoughts as you go through this and wishing you the best.

[TT-SEA]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward. 

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon. 

 

 

 

 

Really sorry to hear that... I totally understand stepping away.

 

I am sure you will kick its a*s... and be back smacking us around soon!

[Front Ranger]

Yeah that was a really small upstream detail that made the most of itself to deball that guy pretty effectively. Lots of incredible runs prior to that however it it did end up working out okay...

 

This one is a different animal, in some good ways and some maybe not so good.

 

Always a good sign to see you hedge.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Not me... the only time I would do a snow dance is in December and preferably leading up to Christmas.

I was trying to keep this at bay but it's now necessary. This will be recognized as the first full blown Antichrist post of 2020.

[BLI snowman]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward. 

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon. 

 

 

 

Very sorry to hear that man.

 

Keep your head up and we will all be hoping for a speedy recovery for you, and a little more fun weather to take your mind off things.

[Requiem]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward. 

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon. 

 

 

 

Oh my god, so sorry to hear that. No doubt you will destroy that blight, I wish you the very best. Kick cancer's a**.

[TT-SEA]

I was trying to keep this at bay but it's now necessary. This will be recognized as the first full blown Antichrist post of 2020.

 

 

Everyone has opinions... makes it more fun.   

 

It would be so boring if everyone thought exactly the same.   

[Front Ranger]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward. 

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon. 

 

Sorry to hear. Glad it's treatable - hopefully no chemo? 

 

Never been there and hard to imagine, but I know plenty of people who've had to deal with cancer in their lives. Focus on what's important, and hopefully the weather will provide a pleasant distraction as much as possible.

[FroYoBro]

PDX is all the way down to 49.

 

Arctic air making progress a little faster than we thought?

[Frontal Snowsquall]

[GHweatherChris]

7.8" of rain this month so far after over 5" since yesterday at midnight.

[Deweydog]

Always a good sign to see you hedge.

I’m as excited as the next guy. It’s been almost six years since we’ve scored a “cold snow.” Not likely at this point but the potential is there...

[TacomaWaWx]

Best of wishes to you Jbolin.

[Front Ranger]

I am.

 

Just checks all the boxes in my mind at this point.

 

Jim-esque. 

 

Of course, you are a bit less prone to being all in than Jim, so there's that.

[GHweatherChris]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward.

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon.

 

 

Sorry dude, but-

 

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward. 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

See you weirdo's soon.

 

Very tough post to read my friend. A few pieces of advise. DO NOT let them give you the run around on things like we'll see you in 6 months after your treatment to see how you are doing.Demand fast prompt care and try and go in as many times as possible after treatment to verify it is gone. I've been through this disease with a loved one and learned a bunch the hard way. Keep your chin up you'll beat this shitt

[Jbolin]

Very tough post to read my friend. A few pieces of advise. DO NOT let them give you the run around on things like we'll see you in 6 months after your treatment to see how you are doing.Demand fast prompt care and try and go in as many times as possible after treatment to verify it is gone. I've been through this disease with a loved one and learned a bunch the hard way. Keep your chin up you'll beat this shitt

Thanks man, I am all too familiar with the circumstances around you and your loved ones w/regard to cancer. Thank you for the advice, it is greatly appreciated.

[Cloud]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward. 

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon. 

 

 

 

Will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Get well soon brother and kick its a**. 

See you when you return! 

[Front Ranger]

I’m as excited as the next guy. It’s been almost six years since we’ve scored a “cold snow.” Not likely at this point but the potential is there...

 

I mean, 1/10/17 was followed by some pretty Arctic temps.

[TT-SEA]

Model battle??

 

12Z ECMWF:

 

 

 

18Z GFS:

 

[Timmy Supercell]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward. 

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon. 

 

 

 

Hope you bounce back from this! No worries if you don't post much here, life ultimately comes first.

[Front Ranger]

Model battle??

 

12Z ECMWF:

 

 

 

18Z GFS:

 

 

6 degrees too cold today for the Euro...terrible sign. 

 

I predict both of these will be wrong.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Thanks man, I am all too familiar with the circumstances around you and your loved ones w/regard to cancer. Thank you for the advice, it is greatly appreciated.

If you need anything just pm me. I wish I could say or do something to make you feel better but speaking from experience the best medicine is staying positive and go into this with a fuckk you cancer attitude.

[seattleweatherguy]

Ok so this evening just got a bit worse for me, my dr. called and informed me of the results of my CT scan and it is cancer, according to my dr. it is treatable and won't involve any really invasive treatment/s.

 

Needless to say I am taking it as best as possible atm, but hearing those words really changes your psyche in a way I never thought it would for me. My interactions and posts will be limited going forward.

 

Here's hoping it dumps two feet of snow from Nanaimo to Eugene.

 

See you weirdo's soon.

 

 

Praying for you

[TT-SEA]

6 degrees too cold today for the Euro...terrible sign. 

 

I predict both of these will be wrong.

 

 

I think the 10/2 day on Wednesday is pretty much lock.   I am not sure about the rest.  

[FroYoBro]

6 degrees too cold today for the Euro...terrible sign. 

 

I predict both of these will be wrong.

 

I might bet against a high temperature of 10 at PDX. 

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

A volcano erupted in Alaska?? It was on a Jaya tweet.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

I think the 10/2 day on Wednesday is pretty much lock.   I am not sure about the rest.

 

Do you get the strong east wind at your house? Like what you see going up the pass?

[snow_wizard]

Pretty passable ECMWF run today! Talk about a monster snowstorm.  The way that thing plows into us straight the west would be very ideal for a number of reasons.  The ultimate hope is for an ECMWF / GFS blend though.  The GFS is going for a long period of cold and clear weather after any snow that falls, and some super cold temps for several days.  That ULL / PV in SW Canada gives this thing epic potential.  The amazing cold pool in SW BC is also going to be a huge factor as we get into this.

[TT-SEA]

Seattle... ECMWF vs GFS:

 

 

[wxmet]

6 degrees too cold today for the Euro...terrible sign. 

 

I predict both of these will be wrong.

Taking model boundary layer temperature estimates verbatim is never good to begin with that’s why MOS exists.

[Jesse]

Sorry to hear about the prognosis, jbolin, but at least it sounds treatable. You got this man.

[BLI snowman]

Jim-esque. 

 

Of course, you are a bit less prone to being all in than Jim, so there's that.

 

If it doesn't work out then it's probably because of low solar.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

The first week of January 2017 is pretty underrated IMO. I think a similar solution would be a little more than I am expecting from the upcoming pattern. One of the limiting factors with that event was a total lack of cold air on this side of the pole. 

[Front Ranger]

I might bet against a high temperature of 10 at PDX. 

 

You would have lost in January 1888!!

[Requiem]

The first week of January 2017 is pretty underrated IMO. I think a similar solution would be a little more than I am expecting from the upcoming pattern. One of the limiting factors with that event was a total lack of cold air on this side of the pole. 

 

Was more than decent for the Willamette Valley. Ice storm/east windstorm for PDX, snowstorm for many areas south.