Part II- January 2020 Obs and Discussion

[MossMan]

It just continues... My Oh My!!

Temp up to 28.8 degrees.

[BLI snowman]

In 50 years when weenies are discussing the roaring 20s and how epic the winter weather turned in the PNW they will mention it got off to an inauspicious start in 2020 with a regional dud. "BUT!" Someone will chime in. "There was a brief, but intense Frasier River blast in mid-January."

Definitely seems like it will be a bit reminiscent of 2004-05 and 1980-81, both of which had nice events for NW WA and SW BC but sucked for the rest of the region.

 

Good news is the mountains are currently doing a lot better than those two years, but we're going right back into a bone dry pattern after this week probably for the foreseeable future.

[ShawniganLake]

Is this city stuck in a time freeze? Every time I check it’s 11F there.

Don’t get much variation when it’s cloudy and the outflow is going.

[El_Nina]

This seems like a sort of downgraded version of February. Some Seattle area snows again, but not as much. The same areas in the Portland metro got a little dusting rather than inches this time. I'm glad I got something though. Now to maintain a healthy snowpack through late spring.

[TT-SEA]

[BLI snowman]

PDX got to 33 but now is up to 34 with a steady south wind. Freeze might not happen.

[ShawniganLake]

It just continues... My Oh My!!

Temp up to 28.8 degrees.

Those are Christmas lights. This is an old picture. Nice try!

[seattleweatherguy]

That was funny to read.

 

And there is this...

 

Funny made my day

[TT-SEA]

This seems like a sort of downgraded version of February. Some Seattle area snows again, but not as much. The same areas in the Portland metro got a little dusting rather than inches this time. I'm glad I got something though. Now to maintain a healthy snowpack through late spring.

Downgraded and condensed. The February cold and snow events kept coming.

[TigerWoodsLibido]

It’s fuckkin’ 32F!!!

 

Crack one open it’s been a while!!!

[MossMan]

Those are Christmas lights. This is an old picture. Nice try!

Left them up on purpose...winter was 10 days away ever since the end of December!

[MikeInEverett]

[Jesse]

It’s fuckkin’ 32F!!!

 

Crack one open it’s been a while!!!

Hope the south wind at PDX blows some of that cold air up our way!

[Cloud]

South Seattle CC also closed for tomorrow.

 

Something tells me decisions were made prior to the snow falling and it’s too late too reversed it after they all gone home. I would imagine this is largely in part to the WSW.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Tim can you post a euro snow total through Saturday please.

[Cloud]

[MossMan]

This one was my favorite..

 

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Can’t people just chill out a little more these days? Everyone seems so wound up. Just relax and enjoy the day off is what I would tell that guy.

[Cloud]

Can’t people just chill out a little more these days? Everyone seems so wound up. Just relax and enjoy the day off is what I would tell that guy.

I just hope K%% isn’t like this if he’s ripping the NWS. Lol

[Christensen87]

Just so disappointed in this whole thing. Man it was looking to be an epic week not so long ago. 36 degrees in Kent and we barely got any snow at all. Oh well, here’s to hoping for something happening in February.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Definitely seems like it will be a bit reminiscent of 2004-05 and 1980-81, both of which had nice events for NW WA and SW BC but sucked for the rest of the region.

 

Good news is the mountains are currently doing a lot better than those two years, but we're going right back into a bone dry pattern after this week probably for the foreseeable future.

 

Unless we get something pretty unexpected in February I think it is safe to say we will end up in like company to those years. It is what it is. We had a decent run the past three winters, and it was nice to have a cool fall for once. 

 

And at least we are solidly above years like 2014-15, 2002-03, or 1991-92. More in the 2nd class of losers. 

[VancouverIslandSouth]

Down to 24F now with the heaviest snow of the night so far.

[Esquimalt]

Down to 24F now with the heaviest snow of the night so far.

For some reason what looked like the heaviest echoes here were not as heavy as some of the others lol

[TT-SEA]

Down to 24F now with the heaviest snow of the night so far.

Band looks like its enhancing now to your south.

[Cloud]

Just so disappointed in this whole thing. Man it was looking to be an epic week not so long ago. 36 degrees in Kent and we barely got any snow at all. Oh well, here’s to hoping for something happening in February.

Pretty disappointing for sure for anyone south of Seattle. Overall, it was pretty exciting to track something fun other than just boring split-flow.

 

Not even all that bothered, glad some hit the jackpot. Onto next one!

[Bryant]

Just lost power, hoping it comes back on quick or it's going to get chilly in here. 2" new since about 7pm, with a total current depth of 6"

[El_Nina]

Hope the south wind at PDX blows some of that cold air up our way!

It's about to get stinky

[ShawniganLake]

For some reason what looked like the heaviest echoes here were not as heavy as some of the others lol

How much did you get out there. This due west flow is usually ideal for Victoria

[Dave]

I put a hidden camera on Moss's snowplow. I feel obligated to release the footage now.

 

[BLI snowman]

Unless we get something pretty unexpected in February I think it is safe to say we will end up in like company to those years. It is what it is. We had a decent run the past three winters, and it was nice to have a cool fall for once. 

 

And at least we are solidly above years like 2014-15, 2002-03, or 1991-92. More in the 2nd class of losers. 

 

Portland area is tracking pretty close to those ones, honestly. No sub-40 days at PDX yet and no lows below 26 there either. A few brief sightings of snow though, which is a slight improvement, but otherwise no dynamic weather after October. 

 

2014-15 as bad as it was did at least manage a couple of fleeting modified regional airmasses and a significant windstorm here. 

[VancouverIslandSouth]

Band looks like its enhancing now to your south.

 

Seems like it's done that a few times now, though it's remained close enough to give constant moderate-heavy snowfall. It doesn't appear to be in a hurry to head north.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Just lost power, hoping it comes back on quick or it's going to get chilly in here. 2" new since about 7pm, with a total current depth of 6"

did you get a generator yet?

[Esquimalt]

How much did you get out there. This due west flow is usually ideal for Victoria

Somewhere between 4 and 6 inches. Going to measure in the morning. How about you?

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

That next system is developing fast out there.

[BLI snowman]

Port Angeles appears to be getting absolutely nuked. Those guys have had a hell of a run the last two winters.

[ShawniganLake]

Somewhere between 4 and 6 inches. Going to measure in the morning. How about you?

I’d guess 2-3” this evening. Hasn’t snowed in awhile now.

[Bryant]

did you get a generator yet?

Nope lol. Lit some candles and piled on the blankets to keep my daughter warm if it's out all night. We're selling and hopefully moving in a few months so I didn't feel the need to get one

[GHweatherChris]

Sure wish we could get a overrunning event of years past, yet again, not this time...

[ShawniganLake]

Port Angeles appears to be getting absolutely nuked. Those guys have had a hell of a run the last two winters.

[GHweatherChris]

That next system is developing fast out there.

That is the downfall of it. Models show 2+ snow for here from it, I highly doubt that happens.

[MR.SNOWMIZER]

Going to be some big totals in the straight. PA probably has had 8 inches since 6pm.