snow maniac Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Its dust.Almost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ironically... today is first day of the year with a very spring-like sky here of blue sky and puffy cumulus clouds. For most part its either been sunny or totally cloudy here this year. Feels pleasant in the sun. Any snow I got would have melted anyways since its 39 degrees. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ironically... today is first day of the year with a very spring-like sky here of blue sky and puffy cumulus clouds. For most part its either been sunny or totally cloudy here this year. Feels pleasant in the sun. Any snow I got would have melted anyways since its 39 degrees. Nut ball. Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ironically... today is first day of the year with a very spring-like sky here of blue sky and puffy cumulus clouds. For most part its either been sunny or totally cloudy here this year. Feels pleasant in the sun. Any snow I got would have melted anyways since its 39 degrees. Dude, Work outside all day and tell me it feels like spring. And you know with the low dew points the snow would of stayed. Oh Tim... Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 D**n the nam looks cold. 1 Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MossMan Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Ironically... today is first day of the year with a very spring-like sky here of blue sky and puffy cumulus clouds. For most part its either been sunny or totally cloudy here this year. Feels pleasant in the sun. Any snow I got would have melted anyways since its 39 degrees. With the lowering Dew Point's your would be snow would have stuck around in the shade! Quote 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bainbridgekid Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 High of 34 here so far with a DP of 3 and a 20 mph North wind. Feels D**n cold. Quote Everett Snowfall (510 feet elevation) Snow since February 2019: 91" 2023-24: 6" 2022-23: 17.5" 2021-22: 17.75" 2020-21: 14.5” 2019-20: 10.5" 2018-19: 24.75" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 High of 34 here so far with a DP of 3 and a 20 mph North wind. Feels D**n cold.Yes it does! Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gradient Keeper Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 High of 34 here so far with a DP of 3 and a 20 mph North wind. Feels D**n cold.DP of 3 already? Real impressive consdering we're nowhere near the peak of this event. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 High of 34 here so far with a DP of 3 and a 20 mph North wind. Feels D**n cold. No wind here... big difference. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Seattle politeness on display last night after the game... thats why I love this city! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qo4z77OvznU Although some of you are really sensitive. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think the 18z GFS may be ending up even colder than the 12z. Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Looking at the hills from Salem and the Silver Falls webcam showing a fresh dusting it looks like my place just picked up a little snow! Models show a bit of moisture increasing this evening down here...Would be nice to pick up a little more snow. Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Heavy snow falling at John Day, OR at this hour, Light snow at Pendleton and The Dalles. Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weather101 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Dude, Work outside all day and tell me it feels like spring. And you know with the low dew points the snow would of stayed. Oh Tim...I'mOutside all day and sometimes at night working and there's no way it's like spring.... You're hands get numb quick have too dress super warm this week Quote 2013/2014 Winter season Coldest Low: 14 F December 7thColdest High: 27.3 F December 7thColdest Wind chill: 5 F December 7thLowest Dew Point: -2.2 F December 6thDays below freezing: 5Total Snowfall: 11 inchesMost snowfall in a Day: 8 inchesDays With Snow: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think the 18z GFS may be ending up even colder than the 12z.It looks cold. And looks like the trend continues to back off on moisture and maybe further south. Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Really starting to look like January 2004 to me. A period of snow followed by icing. I don't see a good mechanism to scour out low level cold with this solution. Maybe at my elevation I'll be above the freezing rain, though I know in 2004 Silver Falls was devastated by the icing. Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Really starting to look like January 2004 to me. A period of snow followed by icing. I don't see a good mechanism to scour out low level cold with this solution. Maybe at my elevation I'll be above the freezing rain, though I know in 2004 Silver Falls was devastated by the icing.And this is only Monday. Might look way different come Friday. Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The other nice thing about the delay in the moisture arriving is now most areas will be able to have another morning with very cold temps (Saturday morning). PDX will smash their record of 25 for the day! Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 This has the potential to be a pretty serious icing event IMO. Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get a significant ice storm, generally the boundary layer is better at mixing out in February than it is in January and December. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 This has the potential to be a pretty serious icing event IMO. Gotta long way to go. If anything, I'd say a continuation of the trend to split/delay the system continues. 18z did move the timing up a bit, though... Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobBluth Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 This has the potential to be a pretty serious icing event IMO.The 850s are quickly warming before the moisture gets here, and models keep delaying the precip. Could be a losing race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The 850s are quickly warming before the moisture gets here. Could be a losing race.True, but the air mass will be so dry that it wont matter much. Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I think it's pretty unlikely that we'll get a significant ice storm, generally the boundary layer is better at mixing out in February than it is in January and December. Well said. I was just about to chime in with this nugget of negativity. Comparing this to 1-6-04 is a little broadbrushed. It's emotionally crippling, yes, but the sun angle will play a fairly significant role in this event. 1 Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GobBluth Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well said. I was just about to chime in with this nugget of negativity. Comparing this to 1-6-04 is a little broadbrushed. It's emotionally crippling, yes, but the sun angle will play a fairly significant role in this event. Shhh, don't be negative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FroYoBro Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 The 850s are quickly warming before the moisture gets here, and models keep delaying the precip. Could be a losing race.That would be evidence for an ice storm as long as the flow doesn't turn southerly at the surface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well said. I was just about to chime in with this nugget of negativity. Comparing this to 1-6-04 is a little broadbrushed. It's emotionally crippling, yes, but the sun angle will play a fairly significant role in this event. The sun might burn out by the time we get snow here again. 2 Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I will say there is not a lot of precedence for a major ice storm the 2nd week of February. Of course there isn't a lot of precedence for this type of airmass. Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 In the long range it looks like zonal flow takes over. Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 In the long range it looks like zonal flow takes over.Yea I'm actually more excited about this then the current ridge surface high. At least our winter might finally get its act together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverFallsAndrew Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Amazing how well the lower levels warm with a few sunbreaks in early February. Currently 46 at Salem. 34 at Silver Falls Quote 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiceast Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Well said. I was just about to chime in with this nugget of negativity. Comparing this to 1-6-04 is a little broadbrushed. It's emotionally crippling, yes, but the sun angle will play a fairly significant role in this event. The only thing that will be unusual about this setup is the snow loaded Oregon Columbia Basin, which could help keep the bottom 1000' pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Amazing how well the lower levels warm with a few sunbreaks in early February. Currently 46 at Salem. 34 at Silver Falls You are such a jerk. Facts have no place in this forum. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Amazing how well the lower levels warm with a few sunbreaks in early February. Currently 46 at Salem. 34 at Silver Falls -4 if it proves to be the high! Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deweydog Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 You are such a jerk. Facts have no place in this forum. Exactly. Because any time there are puffy clouds abound, it's springlike. That's a fact. Quote My preferences can beat up your preferences’ dad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 New 7 Day for PDX. Saturday High only 28 with snow arriving earlier now in the afternoon. http://ftpcontent.worldnow.com/kptv/wce_assets/ibs_web_7-day.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR.SNOWMIZER Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Only36 here at work in port orchard. Blazing sun as well. Going to get cold if it's already this cold. Quote We come from the land of the ice and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT-SEA Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Exactly. Because any time there are puffy clouds abound, it's springlike. That's a fact. The sky looks spring-like today here. Convective cumulus clouds and sun. I don't care if its -10 with a 90mph wind in Bellingham. The sky looks different than it has so far this year here. Ironic since its an arctic air mass moving in. Quote **REPORTED CONDITIONS AND ANOMALIES ARE NOT MEANT TO IMPLY ANYTHING ON A REGIONAL LEVEL UNLESS SPECIFICALLY STATED** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gradient Keeper Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 18z is a touch colderPortland 850mb -15c, 510 thickness. Pretty impressive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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