March 2024 Weather in the PNW

[MossMan]

1 hour ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. 44/39

day. 

None here yet…But I’m sure they are coming. 

[Sunriver Snow Zone]

38 minutes ago, bainbridgekid said:

Tremendous bluebird day at Whistler today. 50 in the village and around 30 up top.

Looks beautiful! Been too many years since I've been up there, maybe next winter I'll go back.

[GHweatherChris]

Is there any reason why easter needs be dry, and or sunny?  I don't think so, it's just another day that makes some people feel inclined to blow a bunch of money on candy and (now overpriced eggs) for what exactly.....  let it rain, egg hunts can happen inside, no reason for it to be nice an sunny outside, let it rain, let it rain and make the region whoooo,ooole!!

[MossMan]

7 minutes ago, GHweatherChris said:

Is there any reason why easter needs be dry, and or sunny?  I don't think so, it's just another day that makes some people feel inclined to blow a bunch of money on candy and (now overpriced eggs) for what exactly.....  let it rain, egg hunts can happen inside, no reason for it to be nice an sunny outside, let it rain, let it rain and make the region whoooo,ooole!!

I save up my loose change throughout the year and then put it in the plastic eggs for the hunt! A couple big golden eggs we hide have 1’s and 5’s for the big prize. They love adding up how much they got and put it in their piggy banks. We do a combo hunt inside and outside. 

[Sunriver Snow Zone]

12 minutes ago, GHweatherChris said:

Is there any reason why easter needs be dry, and or sunny?  I don't think so, it's just another day that makes some people feel inclined to blow a bunch of money on candy and (now overpriced eggs) for what exactly.....  let it rain, egg hunts can happen inside, no reason for it to be nice an sunny outside, let it rain, let it rain and make the region whoooo,ooole!!

Because most normal people like going outside in nice weather, and its ideal for nice weather to happen on weekends because people have time off so they can enjoy it..? Also Easter egg hunts are always better outdoors, my kids had much more fun finding the eggs outside, and I enjoyed hiding them outside much more than I did inside.

[westcoastexpat]

FWIW meteorological Spring outlook is out from NWS

Not great for fire season 

[Deweydog]

One pregnancy from now we’ll be tracking SANTA via NORAD!

[TT-SEA]

1 hour ago, Sunriver Snow Zone said:

Because most normal people like going outside in nice weather, and its ideal for nice weather to happen on weekends because people have time off so they can enjoy it..? Also Easter egg hunts are always better outdoors, my kids had much more fun finding the eggs outside, and I enjoyed hiding them outside much more than I did inside.

Don't feed the troll.    

[Sunriver Snow Zone]

00z gfs was okay, had some clear spots in Texas but mostly cloudy for the eclipse, need it to trend the other way. Down to 31 now, good night! 

[the_convergence_zone]

76/69 on Kauai today with the trades cranking. 

Looked like a nice day back home…decent storm coming through mid-week and then another pleasant weekend to close out March. I love when the storms avoid the weekends. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Looks to be a damp morning. The rain has been rather light the past few days, for the most part, but it has been wonderful and life nourishing. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

4 hours ago, the_convergence_zone said:

76/69 on Kauai today with the trades cranking. 

Looked like a nice day back home…decent storm coming through mid-week and then another pleasant weekend to close out March. I love when the storms avoid the weekends. 

Sounds kinda warm. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Outstanding 06z run.  A goldilocks run to quote Tim. Would be nice to have some April snow again this year!

[MossMan]

Currently heavy RAIN and 42 degrees. .47” so far on the day. 
And It was colder one year ago today. 

Edited March 25 by MossMan

[SilverFallsAndrew]

17 minutes ago, MossMan said:

Currently heavy RAIN and 42 degrees. .47” so far on the day. 
And It was colder one year ago today. 

You were blessed last year!

[Front Ranger]

15 hours ago, TT-SEA said:

Blizzard conditions now moving north into Twin Cities. 

Looks like MSP ended up with over 8" yesterday. Turned to rain this morning, though.

From a negative departure perspective, the past week has been the most wintry period of the season for the Upper Midwest, apart from that crazy week in January. As far as major metros in the U.S. go, only Minneapolis could have 9 straight days below 20 degrees and still pull off a blowtorch +6 month. 

[TT-SEA]

Just now, Front Ranger said:

Looks like MSP ended up with over 8" yesterday. Turned to rain this morning, though.

From a negative departure perspective, the past week has been the most wintry period of the season for the Upper Midwest, apart from that crazy week in January. As far as major metros in the U.S. go, only Minneapolis could have 9 straight days below 20 degrees and still pull off a blowtorch +6 month. 

Yes... looks like a sloppy mess there this morning.   Then the wrap around cold air comes in tonight and the NAM shows another 6 inches there tomorrow.  

[SilverFallsAndrew]

9 minutes ago, Front Ranger said:

Looks like MSP ended up with over 8" yesterday. Turned to rain this morning, though.

From a negative departure perspective, the past week has been the most wintry period of the season for the Upper Midwest, apart from that crazy week in January. As far as major metros in the U.S. go, only Minneapolis could have 9 straight days below 20 degrees and still pull off a blowtorch +6 month. 

Some really ugly colors across the West there. 

[ShawniganLake]

More record warmth in BC yesterday 

Weather summary
for British Columbia
issued by Environment Canada
at 4:48 a.m. PDT Monday 25 March 2024.

Discussion.

The following areas will have set a daily maximum temperature record 
on March 24, 2024: 

BURNS LAKE AREA 
Preliminary new record of 12.5 
Old record of 12.2 set in 1992 
Records in this area have been kept since 1949 

DEASE LAKE AREA 
Preliminary new record of 11.0 
Old record of 9.4 set in 2019 
Records in this area have been kept since 1944 

MACKENZIE AREA 
Preliminary new record of 11.2 
Old record of 10.0 set in 1987 
Records in this area have been kept since 1971 

PEMBERTON AREA 
Preliminary new record of 19.1 
Old record of 18.5 set in 1979 
Records in this area have been kept since 1908 

SMITHERS AREA 
Preliminary new record of 15.0 
Old record of 11.6 set in 2006 
Records in this area have been kept since 1938 

TERRACE AREA 
Preliminary new record of 15.7 
Old record of 15.0 set in 1915 
Records in this area have been kept since 1912 

 

[TT-SEA]

21 minutes ago, Front Ranger said:

Looks like MSP ended up with over 8" yesterday. Turned to rain this morning, though.

From a negative departure perspective, the past week has been the most wintry period of the season for the Upper Midwest, apart from that crazy week in January. As far as major metros in the U.S. go, only Minneapolis could have 9 straight days below 20 degrees and still pull off a blowtorch +6 month. 

For 6 days?   We do have warmer than normal periods at times. 

The last 6 months have been colder than normal overall.  

 

[RentonHill]

17 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

For 6 days?   We do have warmer than normal periods at times. 

The last 6 months have been colder than normal overall.  

 

thats just average temp? or is that departure? 

[Cascadia_Wx]

3 minutes ago, RentonHill said:

thats just average temp? or is that departure? 

Doesn’t matter. Green and blue bad.

[Omegaraptor]

29 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

For 6 days?   We do have warmer than normal periods at times. 

The last 6 months have been colder than normal overall.  

 

California and Arizona have higher average temperatures than western Oregon, while eastern Oregon and Idaho have lower average temperatures. Thanks for the information Tim, I had no idea!

[Sunriver Snow Zone]

2 hours ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Outstanding 06z run.  A goldilocks run to quote Tim. Would be nice to have some April snow again this year!

Shows the town I have reservations in at the edge of clouds and clear sky on the solar eclipse, barely puts it in the clear sky. Going to need it to trend SE a bit but a decent run.

[Slushy Inch]

Looking at 0z runs another ridge is looking more likely. Hopefully some more nice days.

[Cascadia_Wx]

Ended up with a coolish and mostly cloudy 52/44 yesterday. Some showers at times, heavier in the evening.

Mostly cloudy and drizzly this morning with a low of 45.

[Front Ranger]

1 hour ago, TT-SEA said:

For 6 days?   We do have warmer than normal periods at times. 

The last 6 months have been colder than normal overall.  

 

I think this is what you're looking for. Definitely not cooler than normal the past 6 months across the West.

[Sunriver Snow Zone]

Just now, Front Ranger said:

I think this is what you're looking for. Definitely not cooler than normal the past 6 months across the West.

I'm in the yellow!!!

[Phishy Wx]

1 hour ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Some really ugly colors across the West there. 

Torch Fest '24

get your tickets here

[RentonHill]

1 minute ago, Front Ranger said:

I think this is what you're looking for. Definitely not cooler than normal the past 6 months across the West.

For Winthrop, it was warmest October 1 - March 23 period since 1938

[TT-SEA]

4 minutes ago, Front Ranger said:

I think this is what you're looking for. Definitely not cooler than normal the past 6 months across the West.

Ahhh... my mistake.   Got maps mixed up.   Nonetheless the west was due for a warmer than normal winter.   Montana can't always be setting record cold.   

[Sunriver Snow Zone]

34 currently, low of 29.  Meh month so far except for the snowstorm at the start and the torch later on, bring on summer already!!

[Front Ranger]

9 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Ahhh... my mistake.   Got maps mixed up.   Nonetheless the west was due for a warmer than normal winter.   Montana can't always be setting record cold.   

Montana and most of the West had a warmer than normal winter in 2019-20. But, that was followed by a much cooler late winter/early spring.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

20 minutes ago, Front Ranger said:

I think this is what you're looking for. Definitely not cooler than normal the past 6 months across the West.

Slightly above normal. For a strong Nino it’s not terrible. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

This month should end up near normal. 

[Cascadia_Wx]

Kinda sad to see the models starting to go off the rails again with the next ridge. Would be nice if we could just get some sunny days with temps within the realm of normal, instead of breaking record highs every time.

[RaleighHillsRunner]

13 hours ago, Frontal Snowsquall said:

Beautiful picture! I love how you captured the wet sand along with the waves and the sun/clouds in the background. I’m just imaging myself there right now. Is that Cannon Beach?

Manzanita - wind was also oddly calm yesterday made for a great one. Wed-Thur shaping up to be a real soaker tho! 

[Front Ranger]

9 minutes ago, Cascadia_Wx said:

Kinda sad to see the models starting to go off the rails again with the next ridge. Would be nice if we could just get some sunny days with temps within the realm of normal, instead of breaking record highs every time.

At face value, the Euro has been looking pretty reasonable. One or two warm days in the 8-10 day range, but nothing crazy.

[Phishy Wx]

Light Snow 33

just kinda popped up right overhead under overcast skies

[Cascadia_Wx]

9 minutes ago, Front Ranger said:

At face value, the Euro has been looking pretty reasonable. One or two warm days in the 8-10 day range, but nothing crazy.

Give it time. The mid-March ridge was looking pretty reasonable for awhile there too. Ended up hitting 80 in the rainforests of the Washington coast while roughly 17,000 monthly records fell in British Columbia.