- Oct 22, 2014
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It has been an interesting winter so far. This week will be almost balmy, with temperatures reaching the low 50s a couple of days. However, this is only the prelude to what appears to be our coming Big Freeze, which will test your preparations.
Here is the forecast, according to Rufus.
Seriously, model runs suggest that the cold front on Friday Jan 17 will usher in SNOW at the surface across the PNW.
Here is the forecast, according to Rufus.
Monday January 6
Say what? Well, it is a couple of weeks out, but long-range model runs are coming around to a major winter event in the PNW. Ponder time now, planning time coming soon, should the model’s verify. Let’s Mug-start the discussion now.
The incessant rainy period of late has ended. Yes, we will get a shot or two of precipitation over the next several days, but durations will be limited. That said, expect a quick-shot of showers overnight this Tue, only if you live NW WA / Vancouver area. The next threat for rain will be more widespread and arrive overnight this Thu into early Fri Jan 9. This system will be organized, presenting rain west side, freezing rain and snow east side; several inches of snow in the Cascades.
Other than the shots of precip mentioned above, we are on track to remain DRY through roughly Thu night Jan 16th. Overall temperatures will be fairly moderate until just before the Jan 16-17 storm arrives. Then, LOOK OUT for SNOW!!
Seriously, model runs suggest that the cold front on Friday Jan 17 will usher in SNOW at the surface across the PNW.
Much colder air is charting to infiltrate the region - via the typical Fraser & Columbia Gaps - during the weekend of Jan 18,19. Concurrently, moisture will ride up from the south, setting up a notable SNOW EVENT late Sunday Jan 19 into early Inauguration Day, Mon Jan 20. The heaviest snowfall is currently targeting western OR. (We’ll deal with how much snow, should all of this continue to verify.)
Around Tue Jan 21, a VERY cold Arctic Blast is looking possible for the PNW — the coldest temps in quite some time. We will need to monitor THIS possible outcome closely. As of now, temps in the single digits are pegged for mid-week, Jan 22. Furthermore, another push of moisture from the SW may arrive late week, Jan 22-23, for a real messy snow storm — putting more snow on top of what will already be ‘placed’. Oh my.
Again, PONDER all of this mid-Jan winter stuff for now, but should we see continued verification of such a series of winter events, planning for travel, school closures, etc will be prudent. Keep that Mug handy, Patron!
“What you don’t owe won’t hurt you."
-Rufus
