PDX had 40% less rain that month compared to 2026 as well! Yes, this is the never-ending issue with analogs. There is no such thing as a perfect one. In general, analogs are mostly worthless except on the largest scales.

I am of the opinion that nature is cruel and indifferent to our survival. But I find the pearl clutching over heat and heat related deaths to be ironic coming from people who are obsessed with cold weather. Its a logical inconsistency.

Saying 2025-26 wasn't a dud because of the March miracle snow event is like saying 1980-81 wasn't a dud because of the Fraser River blast in early December. If anything, that 1980 event was more impressive.

Sounds like you're mixing your politics with the weather.

Good point. Jared only ever has focused on analogs where the weather was literally 100% identical every day for the entire year. It also appears that the South Sound (aka the Mecca of the Weather Universe) was actually 1.F warmer in April 2026 than April 2015. Bad sign for June!!!!