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December 2020 Weather Observations for the PNW


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2 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

That hill down to downtown K-Falls has to be horrifying with snow/ice. 

Oh yes, there was a Domino's pizza delivery car struggling to go up the hill. 

Last year right before Thanksgiving I saw a couple 4WD trucks sliding down that street.

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Ashland, KY Weather

'23-'24 Winter

Snowfall - 5.50"
First freeze: 11/1 (32)
Minimum: 2 on 1/17

Measurable snows: 4
Max 1 day snow: 3" (1/19)

Thunders: 11
1/27, 1/28, 2/10, 2/22, 2/27, 2/28, 3/5, 3/6, 3/14, 3/15
3/26, 

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5 minutes ago, Timmy_Supercell said:

The first round looks to be wrapping up, not sure if that next round will arrive after or before midnight. 

The ground, railing and garbage bins are an even 3.0". The last photo I tried to get deer shots, you can see the eyes at least ;) (still a few apples for them to eat). I was using my point and shoot, I ended up needing to charge the batteries for my Sony DSC. 

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The advantages of living at 4,000'.

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It's called clown range for a reason.

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5 minutes ago, Brian_in_Leavenworth said:

GFS starting to look like the EPS in the long run.  Has a ridge flopping right over us.  Hopefully just transient.

That looks like a ridge that will probably produce a nice 2-3 day inversion. 

 

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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"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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1 minute ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

That looks like a ridge that will probably produce a nice 2-3 day inversion.

If it starts on the cool side at the surface, and if strong offshore flow doesn’t interfere with it developing, and probably a few other preconditions. It’s not nearly so easy to get a lasting inversion here as it is in the valleys of northern Utah and Nevada. Though it is easier for the Willamette Valley to get one than my area.

It's called clown range for a reason.

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Looks like something is about to happen at the end of the run. 

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"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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Sexy Rexy headed for Maui!

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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10 minutes ago, Deweydog said:


Since we’re still a couple days away from winter storm watches and wind chill advisories, a couple more gift ideas.🎅🏽🎅🏻🎅🏽

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Any chance of a shrinkage advisory too? 

Tacoma WA elevation 300’

Monthly rainfall-3.56”

Warm season rainfall-11.14”

Max temp-88

+80 highs-2

+85 highs-2

+90 highs-0

 

 

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1 hour ago, Brian_in_Leavenworth said:

GFS starting to look like the EPS in the long run.  Has a ridge flopping right over us.  Hopefully just transient.

That TPV anomaly in Canada somehow wiggles and wobbles back to its favorite island D8/9. All goes downhill from there. 

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8 minutes ago, Phil said:

That TPV anomaly in Canada somehow wiggles and wobbles back to its favorite island D8/9. All goes downhill from there. 

Ugh hopefully the models just haven't picked up on the SSW. If the SSW event doesn't verify, I'll be concerned. Even if it does, it's no guarantee. Here's hoping.

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4 minutes ago, AbbyJr said:

Ugh hopefully the models just haven't picked up on the SSW. If the SSW event doesn't verify, I'll be concerned. Even if it does, it's no guarantee. Here's hoping.

Also remember a SSW isn’t necessary for Arctic cold/snow, particularly with Niña/+QBO ongoing for PNW region. It would improve the odds, but it’s not a prerequisite. All else being equal.

If this was a niño winter, the situation would obviously be different.

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1 minute ago, Phil said:

Also remember a SSW isn’t necessary for Arctic cold/snow, particularly with Niña/+QBO ongoing for PNW region. If this was a niño winter it’d be a different story.

It would improve the odds, but it’s not a prerequisite. 

Good point. It's just that stubborn vortex that's making me a bit nervous. Hopefully we see some meaningful cold and snow in January. What do you think the odds are?

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5 minutes ago, AbbyJr said:

Hopefully we see something meaningful in January. What do you think the odds are?

Odds are higher than average in my opinion.

Since the 2nd half of December looks a bit too zonal at the moment (though still colder than average), I think the next window for big league cold/snow in your region would be second half of January into early February. The first two weeks of January might trend +PNA(ish?) again with a more consolidated MJO crossing the dateline.

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2 minutes ago, Deweydog said:

The snowfall during the suicide scene in It’s a Wonderful Life is heavy AF.  Looks convective.

Convergence Zone! 

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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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I have hope for something before the 2nd half of January. EURO weeklies and GEFS give some hope. If we are talking about February then who cares. 

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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"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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19 minutes ago, Phil said:

Odds are higher than average in my opinion.

Since the 2nd half of December looks a bit too zonal at the moment (though still colder than average), I think the next window for big league cold/snow in your region would be second half of January into early February. The first two weeks of January might trend +PNA(ish?) again with a more consolidated MJO crossing the dateline.

Would be nice to see big league cold/snow before that but better late than never. Thanks for your insights.

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3 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

I have hope for something before the 2nd half of January. EURO weeklies and GEFS give some hope. If we are talking about February then who cares. 

Yeah February’s suck. 

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1 minute ago, MossMan said:

Yeah February’s suck. 

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We had 53" of snow that month. Put it in January plz. Starting winter in February is just getting old. 

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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"

It's always sunny at Winters Hill! 
Fighting the good fight against weather evil.

 

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2 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

We had 53" of snow that month. Put it in January plz. Starting winter in February is just getting old. 

I will agree with that...However if it comes down to it I will take what I can get. 

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