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January 2021 weather observations for the PNW


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Weather spotters with the Washington State Department of Transportation measured 56.5 inches of snow had come down in the (Snoqualmie) pass....in the past week

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Home Weather Station Stats for 2023

High - Satans Bunghole

Lowest High - Not sure

Low - I don't have the data

Sub 40 highs - Not quite

Sub-freezing highs - Try again

Lows below 25 - You're joking

Lows below 20 - No

2023 Snowfall - LOL

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3.40" of rain on the month. 

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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3 minutes ago, AbbyJr said:

Should this concern us?

 

Absolutely. Shows a continuation of our epic torching. 

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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On 1/2/2021 at 3:08 PM, iFred said:

Congrats! Are you guys smack dab in the middle of the Valley or are you guys a little north? I hear that there are times where the Valley gets some cool freezing fog and icing events but a but north is doesn't even resemble Eastern Washington scrub.

We are smack dab in the middle of the valley close to the mall. There has been one freezing fog event that really impacted just north of us, up in the green bluff area (about 15min from where I am). We drove up there to visit a farm, and everything was shimmering white as it was coated. It was one of the most beautiful things I have experienced. Rolling farm land with surrounded by mountains in a coating of frozen white. It was spectacular, it looked like a picture out of a December Calendar. I will do better to snap some pictures and share in the future. I just do not want to be one of those that is like "Neener, neener, look at all the snow I get" ;) lol! So, I want to be careful and not come across as gloating.  That being said, I am loving it here, and the panic of getting or NOT getting snow is gone. As it is a more regular thing here. YES!!! 

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2 hours ago, TT-SEA said:

Its definitely a crappy pattern... but your weather app is a little too pessimistic and broad brushed.  There will be more variety this week.

 

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It’s the NWS forecast for North Bend.

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2 minutes ago, Phil said:

It’s the NWS forecast for North Bend.

06z seemed fairly chilly in the long range too. 

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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40 minutes ago, AbbyJr said:

Should this concern us?

 

No. Cold will build in Canada when the NPAC jet retracts. The “cold” anomalies in the E-US coming up are home brewed on the spot. Not a good way to do it.

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6 minutes ago, Front Ranger said:

To be fair, just because it shows rain/clouds on a given day doesn't mean there will be rain/clouds all day. It just means there is a chance of rain.

You don’t say?!?! 😱 All these years I thought a rain symbol meant rain and mudslides 24/7.

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11 minutes ago, Phil said:

It’s the NWS forecast for North Bend.

So what?   It makes it appear like it will be raining non-stop all week and that will not be the reality.    Its a crappy pattern but not nearly as bad as that looks.


There are some decent days coming this week...

 

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**REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED**

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34 minutes ago, luvssnow_seattle said:

We are smack dab in the middle of the valley close to the mall. There has been one freezing fog event that really impacted just north of us, up in the green bluff area (about 15min from where I am). We drove up there to visit a farm, and everything was shimmering white as it was coated. It was one of the most beautiful things I have experienced. Rolling farm land with surrounded by mountains in a coating of frozen white. It was spectacular, it looked like a picture out of a December Calendar. I will do better to snap some pictures and share in the future. I just do not want to be one of those that is like "Neener, neener, look at all the snow I get" ;) lol! So, I want to be careful and not come across as gloating.  That being said, I am loving it here, and the panic of getting or NOT getting snow is gone. As it is a more regular thing here. YES!!! 

Gloat away!!! Sounds beautiful and share as much as you want!  Congrats on your move as well.  Love the excitement in your words :) 

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After reading Tim's comment I was expecting the GFS might be somewhat interesting... Nope. 

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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3 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

So what?   It makes it appear like it will be raining non-stop all week and that will not be the reality.    Its a crappy pattern but not nearly as bad as that looks.

 

Lol. I was more referring to ur high temp being 48 each day w/ a chance of rain. That’s consistent!

Pretty typical for your location, though.

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3 minutes ago, SilverFallsAndrew said:

After reading Tim's comment I was expecting the GFS might be somewhat interesting... Nope. 

Its definitely colder than the 00Z run... that is all. 

**REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED**

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44 minutes ago, luvssnow_seattle said:

We are smack dab in the middle of the valley close to the mall. There has been one freezing fog event that really impacted just north of us, up in the green bluff area (about 15min from where I am). We drove up there to visit a farm, and everything was shimmering white as it was coated. It was one of the most beautiful things I have experienced. Rolling farm land with surrounded by mountains in a coating of frozen white. It was spectacular, it looked like a picture out of a December Calendar. I will do better to snap some pictures and share in the future. I just do not want to be one of those that is like "Neener, neener, look at all the snow I get" ;) lol! So, I want to be careful and not come across as gloating.  That being said, I am loving it here, and the panic of getting or NOT getting snow is gone. As it is a more regular thing here. YES!!! 

Post away!!! Would love to see your pics! 

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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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4 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

Its definitely colder than the 00Z run... that is all. 

Temps possibly near average. 

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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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8 minutes ago, Phil said:

Lol. I was more referring to ur high temp being 48 each day w/ a chance of rain. That’s consistent!

Pretty typical for your location, though.

That is pretty typical... it normally rains at some point on about 20 days in January... with 11 dry days.   

Normal high is 44 though... so its a little warmer than normal.

**REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED**

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Driving down to Highlands NC on the 5th and coming back the 12th. Starting to look like a snowy trip. ☃️

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8 minutes ago, Phil said:

Driving down to Highlands NC on the 5th and coming back the 12th. Starting to look like a snowy trip. ☃️

Remember what you and Dr. Katz have been working on.  Deep breathing, count to ten, Enya on the stereo...

My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad.

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Remember what you and Dr. Katz have been working on.  Deep breathing, count to ten, Enya on the stereo...

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37 minutes ago, TT-SEA said:

So what?   It makes it appear like it will be raining non-stop all week and that will not be the reality.    Its a crappy pattern but not nearly as bad as that looks.


There are some decent days coming this week...

 

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I agree!  People look at their weather apps and think it's going to rain 24/7 or about that for 7-10 days.  In reality, most of the daylight hours Tuesday and Thursday aren't looking too bad.

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Maybe 6 inches of new snow since midnight up in Twisp. Guessing based on snow on the steps since the camera with the snow gauge is offline for some reason. Hard to tell but looks like its still light-moderate snowing. My 2yo chasing my dog along the driveway a few days ago and some plowing pics from a couple weeks back. I broke the plow on friday and the tractor has a bad fuel leak so we may not be making it up there for a little while (2.7 mile driveway). Before this snow there was probably a good 1.5ft on the lawn in spots that hadnt been touched yet. Our first season with this place and the previous owner said they get about 8-9ft a year and its not uncommon to have 4ft on the ground at times.

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6 minutes ago, AbbyJr said:

Are you still going to find time to post and interact on here?

I’ll try! Cell service is spotty at best up there, but I think this place has WiFi.

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6 minutes ago, Jesse said:

Another very wet system moving though today. Closing in on 2" for the month here already. Nice to start the year off on a solidly wet note.

Currently 48 with moderate rain after a mild low of 46. 

Right at the 3" mark now for the month here. Looking like we'll see our 2nd wet January in a row.

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