December 2020 Weather Observations for the PNW

[Timmy]

26 minutes ago, Jesse said:

Delayed but not denied...the ensembles.

Ensembles improved, improved ensembles 

[MossMan]

Conflicted reports!! 

[AbbyJr]

[weatherwonder]

2 minutes ago, AbbyJr said:

Get ready weenies!

The pattern is about to start moving towards a more cooler snowier solution for the Christmas time frame!

[Phil]

3 hours ago, Requiem said:

EURO buries Phil and anyone fortunate enough to live on the side of the coast that still gets snow (mostly sarcasm but come on La Niña)

Gonna be a close call on the mix line for me. Always have to keep expectations in check here..just a few miles could separate big totals from mixy mush. 

Folks near/west of the Blue ridge are sitting pretty for 1-2 feet, though.

[Deweydog]

D**n near an average day at PDX today.

[Chewbacca Defense]

1 hour ago, TigerWoodsLibido said:

I started to have them while I was conscious back when I was 3 or so. Would start moving my arms up and down and it became difficult to control. Once I started to get made fun of in school for it, I tried to suppress my movements and it led to my brain feeling like it had thunderstorms in it so I’m always super clumsy and it’s extremely difficult for me to remember things. It’s gotten worse since August, 2008 and I’ve had 2 surgeries and I now have a cybernetic implant that is helping somewhat. I still move around a lot so I try to stay indoors and away from people who would feel nervous around me. I have most of my major ones at night but my tongue is calloused from biting it so much and my crossbite makes my speech all weird so I got made fun of for that too. Much like the frat in college, y’all have given me someone to interact with and not feel out of place. Thanks for that.

I hate that for ya man.  My daughter (also has epilepsy) has the myoclonic seizures, (her tonic-colonic seizures are controlled at this time) and periodically her hairbrush will go flying across the room, or a kitchen utensil.  We've been very fortunate she hasn't sent anything breakable across the room, but she's dropped a few dishes.  If she starts having too many she has to lay down wherever she's at, as that's a warning sign of a full blown seizure being imminent.  Her memory has taken a pretty big hit, and her cognitive abilities to a lesser extent.  There are some pretty good sized chunks from her childhood that are blank.  

The big concern now is for her to get back working and established with a place that offers insurance.  She turned 24 this year, and her meds cost over $2k per month without insurance.

[Phil]

8 minutes ago, AbbyJr said:

That NE-Asia/Okhotsk Sea vortex..

Perfect location for wave driving.

[snow_wizard]

2 minutes ago, Chewbacca Defense said:

I hate that for ya man.  My daughter (also has epilepsy) has the myoclonic seizures, (her tonic-colonic seizures are controlled at this time) and periodically her hairbrush will go flying across the room, or a kitchen utensil.  We've been very fortunate she hasn't sent anything breakable across the room, but she's dropped a few dishes.  If she starts having too many she has to lay down wherever she's at, as that's a warning sign of a full blown seizure being imminent.  Her memory has taken a pretty big hit, and her cognitive abilities to a lesser extent.  There are some pretty good sized chunks from her childhood that are blank.  

The big concern now is for her to get back working and established with a place that offers insurance.  She turned 24 this year, and her meds cost over $2k per month without insurance.

I can't imagine how painful the losing memories part of it would be.  Hopefully they will eventually find a full blown cure for this.

[Gradient Keeper]

27 minutes ago, puyallupjon said:

those blocks pop up and then they just move through, very progressive

Not on the ensembles. The Op runs, yes.

[AbbyJr]

17 minutes ago, Phil said:

That NE-Asia/Okhotsk Sea vortex..

Perfect location for wave driving.

We want a wave-2 right? Thats what I heard happened in December 2008.

[AbbyJr]

[Timmy Supercell]

KLMT still reading 23. That's like 12-15 degrees cooler than forecast high. Initially anyway. I'm sure someone updated that by now.

[Cloud]

Actually gonna be a below average day. Currently 41 and temps don’t expect to go up much anymore. 
 

A legit chilly day.

[TacomaWaWx]

41/32 in Tacoma coldest day of the winter so far. 

[snow_wizard]

2 minutes ago, TacomaWaWx said:

41/32 in Tacoma coldest day of the winter so far. 

Looks like I'll come up with 44 / 28 here.  Really crisp for sure.

[Jesse]

47 minutes ago, Timmy said:

Ensembles improved, improved ensembles 

Decent.

[snow_wizard]

20 minutes ago, DJ Droppin said:

Not on the ensembles. The Op runs, yes.

The pattern starts to lock when that ridge builds over us after the Dec 23 (give or take) trough.  From there it looks to retrograde.

[Deweydog]

3 minutes ago, snow_wizard said:

The pattern starts to lock when that ridge builds over us after the Dec 23 (give or take) trough.  From there it looks to retrograde.

Jesse needs you to be freaking out about the possibility of ridging around Xmas.  Please adjust accordingly.

[Jesse]

2 minutes ago, Deweydog said:

I need you to be freaking out about the possibility of ridging around Xmas.  Please adjust accordingly.

The truth shall set the free.

[Deweydog]

11 minutes ago, Jesse said:

The truth shall set the free.

Truth is, my ridgy feeling seems to have gained a little momentum...

[Brian_in_Leavenworth]

24 minutes ago, snow_wizard said:

The pattern starts to lock when that ridge builds over us after the Dec 23 (give or take) trough.  From there it looks to retrograde.

I don't see retrogression with the EPS.  The ridge over us just basically stays over us, and a new ridge forms out toward the Aleutian Islands.

[Timmy]

18z is no good In the long range

[Jbolin]

Quick update for you guys. 

Despite my positive COVID test result I will be heading into the ER later this afternoon for further treatment, specifically to address my ever increasing breathing issues that are further compounded by my asthma.

Otherwise I am doing well but still feeling like crap, I'm able to keep food down after vomiting for a few days, fever is almost nonexistent and some of my most severe symptoms have waned but I am still fairly weak and lethargic. 

Hoping for better days ahead. 

Take care my dysfunctional family

[Deweydog]

1 minute ago, Jbolin said:

Quick update for you guys. 

Despite my positive COVID test result I will be heading into the ER later this afternoon for further treatment, specifically to address my ever increasing breathing issues that are further compounded by my asthma.

Otherwise I am doing well but still feeling like crap, I'm able to keep food down after vomiting for a few days, fever is almost nonexistent and some of my most severe symptoms have waned but I am still fairly weak and lethargic. 

Hoping for better days ahead. 

Take care my dysfunctional family

Best of luck and get well soon!!!  We’ll keep the downvotes going until you get back!

[SilverFallsAndrew]

When the 18z long range is crap you know it’s over. 

[SilverFallsAndrew]

38. Feels like December.

[Chewbacca Defense]

9 minutes ago, Jbolin said:

Quick update for you guys. 

Despite my positive COVID test result I will be heading into the ER later this afternoon for further treatment, specifically to address my ever increasing breathing issues that are further compounded by my asthma.

Otherwise I am doing well but still feeling like crap, I'm able to keep food down after vomiting for a few days, fever is almost nonexistent and some of my most severe symptoms have waned but I am still fairly weak and lethargic. 

Hoping for better days ahead. 

Take care my dysfunctional family

That sucks man, I hope you are able to kick this quickly.  I'm not sure of your age, but the 20-something crowd have had Covid do a drive by on their heart on its way out (almost all don't have lasting effects).  My son had this, he got severe chest pains and had to call 911.  It freaked him out really bad when the paramedics said is EKG wasn't right and loaded him up.  He was later cleared without any lasting effects.  Sounds like they were seeing it on a pretty regular basis in Bozeman.  The weakness and lethargy took a while to kick, he is a lot better though still not 100% (he had it in late October.)

[Timmy Supercell]

Looks like my high was 25. Average high for the date I think is 39. 

[TacomaWaWx]

Kick that SOBs a** jbolin! 

[Jbolin]

5 minutes ago, Chewbacca Defense said:

That sucks man, I hope you are able to kick this quickly.  I'm not sure of your age, but the 20-something crowd have had Covid do a drive by on their heart on its way out (almost all don't have lasting effects).  My son had this, he got severe chest pains and had to call 911.  It freaked him out really bad when the paramedics said is EKG wasn't right and loaded him up.  He was later cleared without any lasting effects.  Sounds like they were seeing it on a pretty regular basis in Bozeman.  The weakness and lethargy took a while to kick, he is a lot better though still not 100% (he had it in late October.)

Thanks for the well wishes, 

With regards to your son, I'm glad to hear he's doing much better, I haven't had any of the "typical" symptoms experienced by the younger or older crowds but it still "got me" good. 

Being in my early 40's I think may have helped (in what way, I'm not sure) but in any event it appears I'm on the mend. 

[Cloud]

18 minutes ago, Jbolin said:

Quick update for you guys. 

Despite my positive COVID test result I will be heading into the ER later this afternoon for further treatment, specifically to address my ever increasing breathing issues that are further compounded by my asthma.

Otherwise I am doing well but still feeling like crap, I'm able to keep food down after vomiting for a few days, fever is almost nonexistent and some of my most severe symptoms have waned but I am still fairly weak and lethargic. 

Hoping for better days ahead. 

Take care my dysfunctional family

Get well soon JBo! Kick this thing fast, let’s go!

[Deweydog]

17 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

When the 18z long range is crap you know it’s over. 

https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/91aea2f1-fc4d-4729-8bff-3ab4e1631c47

[Timmy Supercell]

Must have been really icy on the highway.

[Meatyorologist]

I find it crazy how a region that is unequivocally subtropical year-round has this four month period out of the year where it can randomly get a ten inch snowstorm. Not many other places in the world are like this, save for SE Asia.

[umadbro]

Heavy snow falling in the Wyoming vs Boise State game is anyone is interested. CBS sports.

[MossMan]

2 minutes ago, Meatyorologist said:

I find it crazy how a region that is unequivocally subtropical year-round has this four month period out of the year where it can randomly get a ten inch snowstorm. Not many other places in the world are like this, save for SE Asia.

Drives me crazy when I see that area have a massive snow event while we are in the 50’s up here.

[Meatyorologist]

Just now, MossMan said:

Drives me crazy when I see that area have a massive snow event while we are in the 50’s up here.

It's not really surprising, though. Usually those patterns are associated with our hot weather. Our death ridge is just their blocking pattern that digs arctic air south to the Gulf of Mexico.

IDK, it just helps me feel better knowing it's not just a random awful twist of fate.

[umadbro]

Hrrr has northern valley temps in the mid 30's when the precip begins tonight. Could be an interesting watch.

[Deweydog]

1 minute ago, umadbro said:

Hrrr has northern valley temps in the mid 30's when the precip begins tonight. Could be an interesting watch.

Mid levels are too warm.