Devastating trendz today. Too bad, that was probably our last realistic shot of ever seen snow in the lowlands again in this rapidly deteriorating climate. Oh well, at least it was fun to have hope for a little bit.

The last half of January has bene off limits this century. Historically you have had snow on that day many times.

18z GEFS I think looks slightly better so far.

And now it's totally cleared up here again... snow covered Cascades shining in the sunlight to the east. Offshore flow must be starting up.

I think it's interesting the 12z AI and the 18z GFS had opposite problems. One too top heavy and one too little amplitude. That means there is no one way things are moving.