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December 2020 Weather Observations for the PNW


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Got my first ticket a couple years back just outside Susanville, CA for 69 in a 55 that had just reduced from 65.

I told the CHP guy that he was the first to get me in 34 years of driving. I paid the $279 fine rather than going back to contest the ticket in Lassen Cty. I considered it, but it would have been more in gas than whatever reduction it would have been.

(I live in West Salem)

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I'm super disappointed with how this inversion has played out so far.  Way too much mixing.  I guess the good news is you could say low 60s and sunny in early December is every bit as impressive as low 70s in early November like in 2010.  Probably a good omen going forward.

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Death To Warm Anomalies!

 

Winter 2023-24 stats

 

Total Snowfall = 1.0"

Day with 1" or more snow depth = 1

Total Hail = 0.0

Total Ice = 0.2

Coldest Low = 13

Lows 32 or below = 45

Highs 32 or below = 3

Lows 20 or below = 3

Highs 40 or below = 9

 

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15 minutes ago, snow_wizard said:

I'm super disappointed with how this inversion has played out so far.  Way too much mixing.  I guess the good news is you could say low 60s and sunny in early December is every bit as impressive as low 70s in early November like in 2010.  Probably a good omen going forward.

Just checked the daily roundup and see that KSEA hit 60˚F today. Wow.

Tried to break it to you about the possibility of a torchy ridge even at the surface. Seems to be the rule rather than the exception in recent years. Though it hasn't been quite so bad up here; frosty nights and sunny days with somewhat but not super mild afternoons.

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It's called clown range for a reason.

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3 minutes ago, DJ Droppin said:

Day 9'er Ridge is highly amplified, but skinnier than .... something that's very skinny. Mind blanked. '

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Snowfall                                  Precip

2022-23: 95.0"                      2022-23: 17.39"

2021-22: 52.6"                    2021-22: 91.46" 

2020-21: 12.0"                    2020-21: 71.59"

2019-20: 23.5"                   2019-20: 58.54"

2018-19: 63.5"                   2018-19: 66.33"

2017-18: 30.3"                   2017-18: 59.83"

2016-17: 49.2"                   2016-17: 97.58"

2015-16: 11.75"                 2015-16: 68.67"

2014-15: 3.5"
2013-14: 11.75"                  2013-14: 62.30
2012-13: 16.75"                 2012-13: 78.45  

2011-12: 98.5"                   2011-12: 92.67"

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Nice high latitude with that block on the Euro, but not nearly wide enough to force cold air southward. Still, provides some opportunities for gusty winds under a very maritime westerly flow.

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Weather stats for MBY

Snowfall:

-Total snowfall since joining: 50.25"

-2018-19: 21"

-2019-20: 2.5"

-2020-21: 13"

-2021-22: 8.75"

-2022-23: 5.75"

-2023-24*: 0.25"

-Most recent snowfall: 0.25”; January 17th, 2024

-Largest snowfall (single storm): 8.5"; February 12-13, 2021

-Largest snow depth: 14"; 1:30am February 12th, 2019

Temperatures:

-Warmest: 109F; June 28th, 2021

-Coldest: 13F; December 27th, 2021

-Phreeze Count 2023-24: 31

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1 hour ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

I have never had a moving violation or at fault accident, but I have only been driving for 18 years, hopefully that luck continues. I do my best to be careful. Been in a few fender benders before which were not my fault. 

I got my license during the winter of 1992/93 🥰 

Elevation 580’ Location a few miles east of I-5 on the Snohomish Co side of the Snohomish/Skagit border. I love snow/cold AND sun/warmth! 

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39 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

I didn't get my permit until my senior year of high school. My parents essentially made me get my license a couple weeks after graduation. I was in no hurry. 

My first car/truck 🥰 Ironically no accidents/no tickets in this beast! 
Oh and to keep it weather related...Not sure I have mentioned this 10 times, but A White Christmas to all and to all a goodnight!! 

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Elevation 580’ Location a few miles east of I-5 on the Snohomish Co side of the Snohomish/Skagit border. I love snow/cold AND sun/warmth! 

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46 minutes ago, Phil said:

Haven’t had a major wreck (yet), but I got into a road rage incident on I-270 southbound several years back. Don’t like talking about this, but here it goes.

Was pouring rain in the middle of summer, and this dude is driving half the speed limit in the *passing lane*. I started tailgating him a bit, and he responds by break checking me. I try to pass him on the shoulder, but he blocks me intentionally..at this point we’re both doing ~ 80mph and drifting towards the concrete median..obviously testosterone had taken over. I was seeing red and, without thinking, basically pick maneuvered him, which sent him spiraling into highway traffic at a high rate of speed. My blood went cold as I saw his car get hit and spiral back into the concrete median and basically implode. The gravity of the situation hit me like a brick wall. Thought I had killed someone. I can’t really explain the feeling. But I can feel it as real today as I did then.

By some miracle, he was able to walk away. Thank god. I don’t know how. But I still break into a sweat thinking about it. Right now just typing about it. Basically just try to suppress the memory. My driving habits and value system changed completely after that, though. Really try it take it easy these days. 

He was who you caught Covid from for the fourth time, right?

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2 minutes ago, OysterPrintout said:

half the forum last night was furious over someone they don't even know changing a pronoun and then half the forum tonight openly admits to (or makes up?) just absolute insane reckless driving behavior.

gotta make it to the second half of december quick!

Topics change as quick as the models do

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Mountain snow

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Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats:

  • Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024)
  • Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024)
  • Total snowfall: 0.0"
  • Total ice: 2.25”
  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9")
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F)
  • Last White Christmas: 1990
  • Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0

Personal Stats:

  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F)
  • Last White Christmas: 2008
  • Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0"
  • Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4

 

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I tell myself each time that I’m done sharing personal stuff here. Then of course I renege..but some foolish part of me still expects there won’t be a tsunami of stampede pass jokes as the inevitable outcome.

What is the definition of insanity again? 😂

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42 minutes ago, MR.SNOWMIZER said:

No accidents knock on wood but I've had some tickets for speeding.  Worst one was 135 In a 50 zone but I actually talked my way out of it. I was on Chinook pass and there are some nice stretches of road with no side roads or houses. I literally told the cop I love to drive fast but have always been respectful to where I do it and he let me go. 

That's impressive.  I actually got out of my eluding incident.  As soon as he caught me I pulled over it was "yes sir no sir thank you sir."  I was certain I going to get a tour of the Athens-Clarke County jail.  In addition to driving like an idiot, I didn't have the registration or proof of insurance.  He chewed my a** for a solid 3-4 minutes then told me to get the hell out of there.

 

I got my Datsun 280z up around 150 twice though fortunately there were no boys (or girls) in blue to verify it.  It was a wild sensation, as it passed 120 it actually sucked down to the road.  On the other hand I took an '86 16v VW Scirocco out for a test drive in Oregon and when it hit 85-90 the front end lifted.  Never been so scared in my life, I'm turning the wheel and the car was just barely responding.  Once I got it slowed and back in control I went straight back to the dealer and gave them the keys back. 

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2 minutes ago, hawkstwelve said:

The latest GFS extended control model looked quite good to end the year with a monster block developing.

Most of Oregon gets buried with close to 2 feet of snow over the course of 1 week.

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6 minutes ago, Chewbacca Defense said:

 

That's impressive.  I actually got out of my eluding incident.  As soon as he caught me I pulled over it was "yes sir no sir thank you sir."  I was certain I going to get a tour of the Athens-Clarke County jail.  In addition to driving like an idiot, I didn't have the registration or proof of insurance.  He chewed my a** for a solid 3-4 minutes then told me to get the hell out of there.

 

I got my Datsun 280z up around 150 twice though fortunately there were no boys (or girls) in blue to verify it.  It was a wild sensation, as it passed 120 it actually sucked down to the road.  On the other hand I took an '86 16v VW Scirocco out for a test drive in Oregon and when it hit 85-90 the front end lifted.  Never been so scared in my life, I'm turning the wheel and the car was just barely responding.  Once I got it slowed and back in control I went straight back to the dealer and gave them the keys back. 

What was the weather like on those days??

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9 minutes ago, Jesse said:

What was the weather like on those days??

Cloudy but dry for the eluding, definitely sunny for the 2 runs to 150 (2nd was actually a hot day and blew a radiator hose) and it was cloudy for the Scirocco incident, the travel lanes were dry but I think along the centerline and foglines it was damp.

 

On another note, be sure to check your furnace boys and girls, I've had a street full of fire department apparatus over a carbon monoxide scare at a neighbor's house.  They have been here for a good hour, so I'm guessing its legit.  I went outside when I saw all the lights and could hear the neighbor talking in a normal tone so I assume their alarm went off and they got out in time.

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EC ensemble

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Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats:

  • Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024)
  • Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024)
  • Total snowfall: 0.0"
  • Total ice: 2.25”
  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9")
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F)
  • Last White Christmas: 1990
  • Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0

Personal Stats:

  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F)
  • Last White Christmas: 2008
  • Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0"
  • Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4

 

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Currently 31F so $$$ for freeze #21

Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats:

  • Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024)
  • Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024)
  • Total snowfall: 0.0"
  • Total ice: 2.25”
  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9")
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F)
  • Last White Christmas: 1990
  • Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0

Personal Stats:

  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F)
  • Last White Christmas: 2008
  • Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0"
  • Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4

 

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GFS ensemble PNA

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EC ensemble

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Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats:

  • Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024)
  • Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024)
  • Total snowfall: 0.0"
  • Total ice: 2.25”
  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9")
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F)
  • Last White Christmas: 1990
  • Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0

Personal Stats:

  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F)
  • Last White Christmas: 2008
  • Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0"
  • Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4

 

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1 hour ago, DJ Droppin said:
May be an early night for me. I might be here for 12z runs tomorrow, but I don't expect anything great yet. Yet.

I'll try and take care of the night shift if there's anything interesting.

Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats:

  • Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024)
  • Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024)
  • Total snowfall: 0.0"
  • Total ice: 2.25”
  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9")
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F)
  • Last White Christmas: 1990
  • Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0

Personal Stats:

  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F)
  • Last White Christmas: 2008
  • Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0"
  • Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4

 

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8 minutes ago, Omegaraptor said:

HIO dropped from 43 to 34 in an hour just before midnight

Nice. Y'all should get a freeze too.

Springfield, Oregon regular season 2023-24 Stats:

  • Coldest high: 25F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Coldest low: 20F (Jan 14, 2024)
  • Days with below freezing temps: 24 (Most recent: Mar 8, 2024)
  • Days with sub-40F highs: 4 (Most recent: Jan 16, 2024)
  • Total snowfall: 0.0"
  • Total ice: 2.25”
  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021 (1.9")
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 15, 2024 (27F)
  • Last White Christmas: 1990
  • Significant wind events (gusts 45+): 0

Personal Stats:

  • Last accumulating snowfall on roads: Dec 27, 2021
  • Last sub-freezing high: Jan 16, 2024 (32F)
  • Last White Christmas: 2008
  • Total snowfall since joining TheWeatherForums: 42.0"
  • Sub-freezing highs since joining TheWeatherForums: 4

 

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