March 2024 Weather in the PNW

[Sunriver Slush Zone]

2 hours ago, Phil said:

18z GFS looks Jesse-tastic.

Gives me a decent snowstorm next week, maybe 8-12". Would be enough to bring our season total above average, which would be pretty surprising considering it's a strong el nino. Won't be here for it though, will be in Wyoming/Utah.

[T-Town]

I see today’s preference battle is God vs Satan. Gotta say I did not see that one coming. 

[Meatyorologist]

22 minutes ago, Sunriver Snow Zone said:

Fun fact, in modern US history, more people have been killed by sheep than by wolves. 

They were probably just wolves in sheep's clothing

[T-Town]

Colorful sunset. 

[Cascadia_Wx]

65/38 day here with a chilly start, brief morning clouds then afternoon sunshine. Beautiful day and a great Easter with family. Looks like the usual suspects were inside posting all day while I suffered through a sunny Easter  

[Phishy Wx]

2 hours ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

 

If you want to worship Satan than we should send you to hell to be with him. 

I'm in charge of the AC down there.  I'll buy you a beer when you arrive.  Cheers

[T-Town]

6 minutes ago, Phishy Wx said:

I'm in charge of the AC down there.  I'll buy you a beer when you arrive.  Cheers

I hear they only have Coors Light. It is Hell after all. 

[Phishy Wx]

2 minutes ago, T-Town said:

I hear they only have Coors Light. It is Hell after all. 

couple racks of Kokanee, ALL SET

[Blizzard777]

43 minutes ago, T-Town said:

Colorful sunset. 

Beautiful shot….enjoyed as arrived home from PDX this evening.  Rainer was wearing a nice little hat as well

[TT-SEA]

Twas a beautiful Easter... perfect day with some high clouds towards sunset.

I feel sorry for a couple people on here who were hunkered down inside and too miserable to be outside.  

[TT-SEA]

3 hours ago, Front Ranger said:

I see the Euro has still not hopped on Tim's "next warm up right around the corner". Or the GFS.

It will warm up after it cools down.   I guarantee it.  

[MossMan]

Nice day! And bloomage! 

[Phil]

2 hours ago, T-Town said:

I see today’s preference battle is God vs Satan. Gotta say I did not see that one coming. 

Satan = ridging. God = troughing.

[Phil]

Last time we had back to back nights with thunderstorms in March was 2010. Noticing a lot of similarities to that year, though timing shifted a few weeks.

[Sunriver Slush Zone]

10 hours ago, Phil said:

I’m legit considering road tripping to interior New England to catch that blizzard 4/3-4/4. The 12z Euro is litty-titty…30” of paste in 24hrs. Then drive down to OH or W-NY for the eclipse.

I’m 90% sure my better half will immediately shoot down the idea, though.  

DO IT! LIVE YOUR LIFE WHILE YOU STILL CAN!! Always pick snow before a hoe!! SNOW IS COMING, AND YOU WONT BE!!

(I'm sure she's a nice lady, i dont know her, so don't take this seriously)

[Sunriver Slush Zone]

25 currently, 14/50 day. Partly Cloudy skies kept the high temp a little cool, it'll probably get warmer tommorow.

 

00z gfs sucked, but the GEM was decent. Trended a little better for Texas, and was clear for Illinois/Missouri which is really all I ask for at this point. I've given up all hope on seeing the eclipse in Texas, although there is a chance I'll be happily surprised by a change of forecast.

[Cascadia_Wx]

32 minutes ago, Phil said:

Last time we had back to back nights with thunderstorms in March was 2010. Noticing a lot of similarities to that year, though timing shifted a few weeks.

That was a lovely late spring and summer out here. Had a warmer than average Feb/March as well, like this year.

[Phil]

42 minutes ago, Cascadia_Wx said:

That was a lovely late spring and summer out here. Had a warmer than average Feb/March as well, like this year.

The global SSTA match with 2010 borders on spooky. Far and away the closest fit, with 1973 the runner-up.

Also the descending NE-Canada block fits the 2010 progression. As does the descending +QBO with -PMM/+AMM.

Below are SSTAs in 2024 (top) and 2010 (bottom) with global anomaly adjusted to zero. Crazy homogeneity.

[Cold Snap]

Ended up getting another freeze this morning barely with a low of 32. Brings the freeze total up to 50. Pretty good considering it was a strong Nino. I’ve recorded a freeze every month since October. Might be a chance I get one in April.

[Phil]

holy ducting thunder batman. I felt that in my chest.

[Phil]

Omg STFU. Demonic insomniacs.

 

 

[Phil]

8 hours ago, Sunriver Snow Zone said:

Fun fact, in modern US history, more people have been killed by sheep than by wolves. 

D**n. Andrew had better watch his back.  

[Eastwind]

On 3/29/2024 at 9:21 PM, Phil said:

Can see the influence of the SW monsoon, and GOM SSTs/Bermuda High clearly in those averages.

FWIW the reason high temps begin to decline here in mid/late July is because humidity is increasing. Dews can peak a month later than temps in strong BH summers.

It’s wild that all the areas that have a summer peak after the first week of August are located on the Coast. The Washington and Oregon Coast along with the California Coast, Texas, Louisiana and South Florida all peak the latest.

[MossMan]

HCS at the lake house. 

[umadbro]

60 global boiling degrees at home right now.

[Phishy Wx]

Gorgeous day out

also 60 here

[Slushy Inch]

Could get warm again later on