March 2020 Weather Discussion for the PNW

[TT-SEA]

Where's the Wiz?

 

Probably happy about the big picture and not worried about missing out on this one.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

GEM looks good. 

[Omegaraptor]

WWA issued for central/eastern WA and north central / northeastern OR starting at Wasco and Klickitat counties.

[Gradient Keeper]

GEM looks good. 

Yeah?

 

Food update. I am totally trying my corn dog INSIDE a hot dog bun idea. I think that might rock.

 

00z Euro in 13 minutes

[Gradient Keeper]

WWA issued for central/eastern WA and north central / northeastern OR starting at Wasco and Klickitat counties.

Here we go!!!! C'MON!!!!

[TT-SEA]

Total snow through 5 p.m. tomorrow...

 

[TT-SEA]

Snow overnight on Friday through 5 a.m. Saturday...

 

[Gradient Keeper]

Back to the Weather...

 

Alright, seriously

 

What condiments would YOU put on the hot dog bun before I put the corn dog INSIDE of it?

 

Ketchup?

Ranch?

Yellow mustard?

Honey?

Dijon mustard?

Chipotle mayo?

Mayo?

BBQ sauce?

Honey mustard?

Other

[Requiem]

We'll see how this EURO run is....probably the worst of the past few days unfortunately.

[TT-SEA]

Total snow through 1 p.m. on Saturday...

 

[Perturbed Member]

Euro has activated phantom snow mode.

[Requiem]

Euro has activated phantom snow mode.

 

I don't even understand. I know it's March snow but literally every model was at least somewhat consistent. The 18Z was fine. What changed?

[TT-SEA]

Total snow through 5 p.m. on Saturday... looks like precip is about done from Salem northward at that point.

 

[Perturbed Member]

I don't even understand. I know it's March snow but literally every model was at least somewhat consistent. The 18Z was fine. What changed?

 

 

Just a bit too warm. 33-34F and snow overnight. I suspect you will be cold enough with your elevation though.

 

Snow in the air for the rest of us.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Total snow through 5 p.m. on Saturday... looks like precip is about done from Salem northward at that point.

 

 

Euro is the least bullish model here. Just 2-3". I'd be happy with that. 

[TT-SEA]

A little wrap around snow into Portland on Sunday...

 

[Gradient Keeper]

Back to the Weather...

 

Alright, seriously

 

What condiments would YOU put on the hot dog bun before I put the corn dog INSIDE of it?

 

Ketchup?

Ranch?

Yellow mustard?

Honey?

Dijon mustard?

Chipotle mayo?

Mayo?

BBQ sauce?

Honey mustard?

Other

Awww, c'mon. No one? C'MON!!!!

[ShawniganLake]

Awww, c'mon. No one? C'MON!!!!

Yellow mustard is the only thing that belongs on a hot dog. Pickles on the side.

[Jesse]

[Jesse]

Yellow mustard is the only thing that belongs on a hot dog. Pickles on the side.

This is a courn dog though...

[Requiem]

Well, at least we get some decent east winds.

[ShawniganLake]

This is a courn dog though...

Still yellouw mustard.

[Deweydog]

A major snowstorm on the doorstep and we’re having condiment talk? Really???

 

Low solar.

[Jesse]

A major snowstorm on the doorstep and we’re having condiment talk? Really???

Low solar.

I am taking the “wait and see” approach.

[El_Nina]

Jessue

[Perturbed Member]

A major snowstorm on the doorstep and we’re having condiment talk? Really???

 

Low solar.

 

Snow will descend from the sky, out of the clouds and endure the warmth long enough that I am able to view it with the naked eye and without the assistance of any optical instruments pointed at the sky. This meets the criteria for a snowstorm in Washington county. 

[Jesse]

Jessue

Yeah this thing better kill a lot of people or else I will be convinced all the measures taken to prevent lots of people from being killed were all for naught.

[El_Nina]

Yeah this thing better kill a lot of people or else I will be convinced all the measures taken to prevent lots of people from being killed were all for naught.

You really wanna be alive anyways?

[Jesse]

You really wanna be alive anyways?

Yes. Have to be alive to see it snow, for starters.

[Gradient Keeper]

40.4 toasty. I think I'm running the warmest of anyone?

 

Update: The corn dog INSIDE the hot dog bun was pretty good. A touch bready. I went with ketchup, light yellow mustard, and crispy onions. It was worth trying.

 

00z GFS Ensembles

Portland

http://old.wetterzentrale.de/pics/MT8_Portland_Oregon_USA_ens.png

 

Seattle

http://old.wetterzentrale.de/pics/MT8_Seattle_USA_ens.png

[Deweydog]

I am taking the “wait and see” approach.

What’s new?

[El_Nina]

Yes. Have to be alive to see it snow, for starters.

I've already seen it snow.

[Gradient Keeper]

I've already seen it snow.

I seen it snow three times already this Winter. I seen it with my own eyes.

 

6z GFS in 2 hours 38 minutes

[Perturbed Member]

FWIW, the WRF

 

[El_Nina]

I seen it snow three times already this Winter. I seen it with my own eyes.

 

6z GFS in 2 hours 38 minutes

I wish I could remember that far back.

[TT-SEA]

That is an epic 19th century, old school pattern next week.... sunny and temps in the upper 50s and 60s for many days.

[Gradient Keeper]

FWIW, the WRF

 

3-5" That works for me.

[Gradient Keeper]

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Seattle WA
 

San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-

Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon,

Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, and Burlington
 

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON

THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
 

* WHAT...Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph

  possible.
 

* WHERE...Western Whatcom County, San Juan County and Western

  Skagit County.
 

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Saturday morning.
 

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power

  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be

  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this

situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe

location prior to the onset of winds.

 

[El_Nina]

I seen it snow three times already this Winter. I seen it with my own eyes.

 

6z GFS in 2 hours 38 minutes

I think I have too.

[Gradient Keeper]

There is a pretty nice severe storm southeast of Midland, TX. Mesoanalysis shows MUCAPE 500-1000J/kg and very strong wind shear of 70kts(both effective bulk and 0-6km). Large hail and Damaging winds main risks. If only we had a storm like that here.