April 2024 Weather in the PNW

[the_convergence_zone]

41 minutes ago, Frontal Snowsquall said:

 

I’m more of a Tesla fan. I currently don’t have an EV but plan to get one in the next couple years. Maybe once they build more charging stations.

I like my Model Y. I’ve had it for 4 months. I’ve never used the Tesla charging stations so can’t comment on those. They are starting to install chargers on residential streets in Seattle attached to the power poles, those are going to be on every block eventually. 
 

Would never buy that monstrosity that is a Cybertruck. It’s too bad that Tesla is headed to the toilet after so much promise. The smaller Rivian that looks like a Subaru is going to fly off the shelves when it is released.  Hopefully BYD starts selling cars in North America soon as well. 

[Cascadia_Wx]

6 minutes ago, the_convergence_zone said:

I like my Model Y. I’ve had it for 4 months. I’ve never used the Tesla charging stations so can’t comment on those. They are starting to install chargers on residential streets in Seattle attached to the power poles, those are going to be on every block eventually. 
 

Would never buy that monstrosity that is a Cybertruck. It’s too bad that Tesla is headed to the toilet after so much promise. The smaller Rivian that looks like a Subaru is going to fly off the shelves when it is released.  Hopefully BYD starts selling cars in North America soon as well. 

If too many people start driving Teslas the springs and summers might stop warming as much around here. Be careful what you wish for.

[MossMan]

It’s over. 

 

[Phishy Wx]

Teslas are big hunks of shiit and so is their CEO

[TT-SEA]

00Z GFS following it's 18Z run and even weaker with the weekend system.   Shows temps near 70 on Saturday now.    I assume the system will return on tomorrow's runs.

[MossMan]

Raining! 43 degrees! 

[Deweydog]

Saw Tesla LIVE at the Roseland on 12/27/95. Exactly one month later it SNOWED.

[TT-SEA]

5 minutes ago, MossMan said:

Raining! 43 degrees! 

It was dry here all day and is still dry... but radar is getting active tonight!

[TT-SEA]

7 minutes ago, Deweydog said:

Saw Tesla LIVE at the Roseland on 12/27/95. Exactly one month later it SNOWED.

Had to look up their current status and they are still touring!    I swear they were at Snoqualmie Casino in the last year or two.

This was just this past weekend...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5naOD-ygLKQ

[Chewbacca Defense]

2 hours ago, SnarkyGoblin said:

That truck is such an ugly POS that barely functions as a truck.  I really wonder about the longevity of stainless steel - really feels like a rusty nightmare waiting to happen.

The only good looking car they've ever made was the OG Model S.

Actually I think they are already having problems with rust.

[Deweydog]

3 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Had to look up their current status and they are still touring!    I swear they were at Snoqualmie Casino in the last year or two.

This was just this past weekend...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5naOD-ygLKQ

At the time it was top three show for me. Just a great straight-ahead rock band.

[Cascadia_Wx]

Ensembles look a little better for rainfall chances later this week than the operational. Although the trend lately has been for everything to warm up and dry out as it approaches so it wouldn’t surprise me to see this meet the same fate.

[SilverFallsAndrew]

Saw this thing in Moab. Not sure if it’s a Tesla but it sure is hideous. 

[TigerWoodsLibido]

5 hours ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Saw this thing in Moab. Not sure if it’s a Tesla but it sure is hideous. 

Is that a toaster?

[TT-SEA]

Tiny coating of slush here.  @Meatyorologist called it!  

SEA radar is down as of 45 minutes ago so can't tell if more is coming but c-zone appeared to be falling apart when it went down.

[TT-SEA]

06Z GFS says just get through today and spring will return.  

[TT-SEA]

Dusting of snow on Mt. Si even with leafed out trees on this chilly morning... precip has ended now.   ECMWF shows there will be a decent amount of sun this afternoon across the area with some pop up showers later.

 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

47 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Dusting of snow on Mt. Si even with leafed out trees on this chilly morning... precip has ended now.   ECMWF shows there will be a decent amount of sun this afternoon across the area with some pop up showers later.

 

Wow that mountain doesn’t even have snow in January!

[TT-SEA]

Just now, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Wow that mountain doesn’t even have snow in January!

It only has snow if it recently snowed or if we are in a very cold pattern.  

[Front Ranger]

15 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

It only has snow if it recently snowed or if we are in a very cold pattern.  

On that side.

[TT-SEA]

4 minutes ago, Front Ranger said:

On that side.

Very true.  But that is the only side we see from North Bend. 

[ShawniganLake]

Clear skies overnight here.  Frosty and 31F this morning 

[MossMan]

No snow here. Just another dry arctic blast just like January was.

Low of 37. Currently 39. 

[Tyler Mode]

Sitting at 1.3" for the month, with 3" to go to get to average...that's definitely not happening.

[TT-SEA]

28 minutes ago, Tyler Mode said:

Sitting at 1.3" for the month, with 3" to go to get to average...that's definitely not happening.

You probably had over 15 inches of rain in April over the last 2 years combined though. 

[Front Ranger]

If this April does end up well below normal for precip across the region, it will join the following years from the past 20: 2021, 2020, 2016, 2015, 2008, 2007, and 2004.

Doesn't appear to be much correlation to following summer weather or fire season. Best matches ENSO wise would be 2016 and 2007.

[TT-SEA]

A little snow on the ridge behind our house 

[iFred]

12 hours ago, the_convergence_zone said:

I like my Model Y. I’ve had it for 4 months. I’ve never used the Tesla charging stations so can’t comment on those. They are starting to install chargers on residential streets in Seattle attached to the power poles, those are going to be on every block eventually. 
 

Would never buy that monstrosity that is a Cybertruck. It’s too bad that Tesla is headed to the toilet after so much promise. The smaller Rivian that looks like a Subaru is going to fly off the shelves when it is released.  Hopefully BYD starts selling cars in North America soon as well. 

I mean, unlike you, I don't hate America, so I hope BYD doesn't sell cars in the United States without a proper review from the WTO.

I've got a Model S, it drives great, plenty fast, and a 10% to 80% charge takes about 15 minutes at a Supercharger. Charging at home means that I rarely have to think about range, but when I have to during a road trip, I hit about 400 miles.

While I don't agree with your stance that Mao was actually a great guy or that America would be a much better nation had the Wobblies lynched Bill Boeing (again, your views, not mine), I do agree with you that the Cybertruck looks like garbage. Well, that one giant ass wiper blade, cheap interior, and carrot shaving edges. Looking forward to the company getting a new CEO one day soon.

[iFred]

1 minute ago, TT-SEA said:

A little snow on the ridge behind our house 

I knew I was going to see a post like this after seeing snow out your way while crossing the ship canal bridge.

[Tyler Mode]

15 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

You probably had over 15 inches of rain in April over the last 2 years combined though. 

Very close, 14.57".  And those two April's followed my driest since 2010 at least, 0.52".

[Phishy Wx]

1 hour ago, TT-SEA said:

Very true.  But that is the only side we see from North Bend. 

I bet there is a huge glacier on the other side

[Phishy Wx]

40, WC 34

[Blizzard777]

9 hours ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

Saw this thing in Moab. Not sure if it’s a Tesla but it sure is hideous. 

Lol….my friend was going to get one. She thought it was the coolest car  ever!  I really don’t care for that style

[TT-SEA]

7 minutes ago, Phishy Wx said:

I bet there is a huge glacier on the other side

No.   Satellite image shows just forest.

[MossMan]

31 minutes ago, iFred said:

I mean, unlike you, I don't hate America, so I hope BYD doesn't sell cars in the United States without a proper review from the WTO.

I've got a Model S, it drives great, plenty fast, and a 10% to 80% charge takes about 15 minutes at a Supercharger. Charging at home means that I rarely have to think about range, but when I have to during a road trip, I hit about 400 miles.

While I don't agree with your stance that Mao was actually a great guy or that America would be a much better nation had the Wobblies lynched Bill Boeing (again, your views, not mine), I do agree with you that the Cybertruck looks like garbage. Well, that one giant ass wiper blade, cheap interior, and carrot shaving edges. Looking forward to the company getting a new CEO one day soon.

I do like my Starlink! Especially since cord number 4 still works and has not fried in over a year like the other 3 did. Suck it HughsNet!!! 

Edited April 16 by MossMan

[T-Town]

Raining and sticking in God’s Country!!

[MossMan]

2 minutes ago, T-Town said:

Raining and sticking in God’s Country!!

Sunny here! Summer is saved! 

[iFred]

9 minutes ago, T-Town said:

Raining and sticking in God’s Country!!

What are the ratios? Do you think Kuchera applies here?!

[TT-SEA]

12 minutes ago, MossMan said:

Sunny here! Summer is saved! 

Sun is coming out here too!

[MossMan]

Though I think it might be coming as I look west here at work, and looking at the radar.