Part I - January 2020 Weather Discussion for the PNW

[FroYoBro]

The midweek system looks great for..............

 

 

WASHINGTON COUNTY. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Some people may say the 12z was a huge step back. But I disagree. I think it looks nice. 

[Cloud]

Quite snowy.

[FroYoBro]

Some people may say the 12z was a huge step back. But I disagree. I think it looks nice. 

 

 

I don't think many people are saying it is a huge step back...

 

It looks more realistic with the cold air. Still plenty of snow chances for everyone. 

[Front Ranger]

Ridiculous cold in southern BC still at day 9. Really, from day 5 on.

[Omegaraptor]

Some people may say the 12z was a huge step back. But I disagree. I think it looks nice. 

 

The 06z is just plain too cold to snow. 12z still gets us in the freezer and delivers WAY more snow.

[MossMan]

GFS is moving towards the ICON!

 

Just kidding!!

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Looks like it would stay cool after snow mid week. 

[Prairiedog]

Even IF the GFS modifies somewhat with temps, if there's snow on the ground and any clearing, overnight temps are still going to be significantly low.  Wind sheltered areas from the east winds will be impressive I would think. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Just keeps going. 

 

[Omegaraptor]

We haven't seen a legit Arctic blast since Feb 2014 and now we're staring down the barrel of one. I think that's worth noting.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

This is going to be a fun period of winter weather

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

We haven't seen a legit Arctic blast since Feb 2014 and now we're staring down the barrel of one. I think that's worth noting.

The blast showing is top shelf old school cold. Shitt is getting real.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Good lord.

 

[TigerWoodsLibido]

        SEA  PDX  SLE  EUG

[Kayla]

It's gonna snow...a lot.

[Front Ranger]

GEM also coming in a little slower with the Arctic air.

[Cloud]

The snow frames keeps on going. We get to enjoy this at the expense of the AK ridge though. It’s gone by day 10 with this run.

[ajreich]

This is crazy town.  The consistency with these snow numbers is unreal.

[TT-SEA]

Total snow from the mid and end of week systems.

 

That would be painful to watch for the Bellingham folks.

 

But something tells me they still have a good chance of being the big winner.

[Front Ranger]

Canadian looks like it's heading towards a pretty snowy start to things.

[Omegaraptor]

Now coming up on 3 years since Washington County has had anything more than an inch or so of quickly melting slop.

 

Ideally I'd want everyone to get hit, but I won't feel too bad if Seattle misses out.

[Deweydog]

That would be painful to watch for the Bellingham folks.

 

But something tells me they still have a good chance of being the big winner.

They’ll be fine. The next few days is definitely not the time to be in any kind of bullseye.

[Blizzard777]

Good lord.

 

Well now,

they can finally open the ski lifts at Oaks Park!

[jakerepp]

That would be painful to watch for the Bellingham folks.

 

But something tells me they still have a good chance of being the big winner.

I need these totals to track about 30 miles north...not to much to ask at this point, and I think everyone would still end up pretty good from Eugene to Everett. 

[Front Ranger]

They’ll be fine. The next few days is definitely not the time to be in any kind of bullseye.

 

[Prairiedog]

We haven't seen a legit Arctic blast since Feb 2014 and now we're staring down the barrel of one. I think that's worth noting.

Not that we get very many but the best ones are the ones that spin up a little low with the front and dumps some snow as it moves through then turning off colder behind it.  This may be as good as it gets albeit a different source of moisture. 

[jakerepp]

They’ll be fine. The next few days is definitely not the time to be in any kind of bullseye.

This is my hope as well. I really like where I am. 

[Gradient Keeper]

I sure do not like the trend to dig the PV further west into central BC. We do not want that to continue....

[Esquimalt]

I sure do not like the trend to dig the PV further west into central BC. We do not want that to continue....

What could happen?

[Rubus Leucodermis]

That would be painful to watch for the Bellingham folks.

 

But something tells me they still have a good chance of being the big winner.

 

It would, but it’s mostly in clown range, so I’m not paying it much attention.

[HighlandExperience]

That would be painful to watch for the Bellingham folks.

 

But something tells me they still have a good chance of being the big winner.

They have not done as well in recent years. Below their potential.

[jakerepp]

What could happen?

Inferno?

[SilverFallsAndrew]

What could happen?

 

We might freeze to DEATH.

[Deweydog]

We’re f*cked.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

GEM gets cold. C'MON EURO!

[Deweydog]

Meanwhile PDX snuck down to 43 this morning!

[Front Ranger]

What could happen?

 

Not as good for his beloved east side cold pool. 

[Requiem]

I think Portland could do okay with the strong offshore flow modeled bringing in very cold air through the Gorge,

[Front Ranger]