Fall into Autumn 2018

[Vic Harder]

Well, that would only rule out the summer months here... Maybe that's why they say we have 2 seasons- winter and the 4th of July, or maybe it's winter and road construction.

To clarify, "don't go above freezing all day... " So today wasn't "WINTER" because we hit +5* C today... yeah!

 

[takesiteasy]

To clarify, "don't go above freezing all day... " So today wasn't "WINTER" because we hit +5* C today... yeah!

Well we didn't hit -5°C today plus had 20 mph winds- yeah, cold, at least for this early in November. But I suspect your winters are pretty good for bragging rights in Calgary, even compared to ours in Minneapolis.

 

[MarkBC]

I just bought this new "weather" book: "18 Miles: The Epic Drama of Our Atmosphere and Its Weather", by Christopher Dewdney



I haven't read it, so I don't know yet if it qualifies for a post in the "Favorite Books" topic, but it's weather-related, so I figured it could be posted here.
The 'naturalist' author is also a poet, so... ... but reviews say it's science-y and fact-filled -- not a lot of nonsense, so I figured it was worth the price of the Kindle version, at least.
I'll give a book report later.

 

[pvstoy]

McAllen Texas this morning sitting in bird photo blind.... 26 degree F... come on warm up already! Even the birds did not want to move around.

 

[ski3pin]

Could it really be?


Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
445 AM PST Mon Nov 19 2018


...Change to Winter Weather Expected for the Holiday Weekend...

A major change in the weather pattern is coming to NorCal this
week which will impact holiday travel. A series of winter like
storms will plow through NorCal later this week bringing rain and
mountain snow to the region. The first system is set to arrive
late Tuesday into Wednesday. Roadways will likely be slick due to
previous stretches of drier weather, so motorists should be
mindful when traveling especially Wednesday into Thursday morning.
As rainfall accumulates over the holiday weekend, ponding water
will be possible where storm drains have been clogged by leaves
and other debris. Debris flows over any of the recent fires will
also become a major concern.

Up in the mountains, accumulating snow is forecast with travel
difficulties likely starting Wednesday afternoon and continuing
through Saturday. Gusty winds and accumulating snow will make for
treacherous conditions over the mountains with whiteout conditions
being possible at the passes Thursday into Friday.

 

[MarkBC]

Hmmm... So, maybe I should switch to the winter/snow tires on my car before I head to NorCal for T-Day.

 

[ski3pin]

Winter Storm Warning

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
344 AM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

...MOUNTAIN SNOW THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH 10 AM FRIDAY FOR THE
SIERRA CASCADE RANGE...

.The first of a series of storms will bring moderate to heavy
snow to the mountains of Western Plumas County and the Northern
Sierra Nevada this afternoon into late tonight. Snow levels will
initially start around 6000 feet then rise to around 6500 feet
this evening. After a brief lull, the next storm is expected late
Thursday into Friday, with snow levels expected to rise to above
7500 feet by Friday afternoon. These storms will disrupt
Thanksgiving holiday travel across Sierra passes.

CAZ068-069-220100-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.W.0009.181121T2000Z-181123T1800Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
344 AM PST Wed Nov 21 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO
10 AM PST FRIDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible, including during the evening commute. Damage to
  trees and power lines is possible. Snow accumulations of 4 to 8
  inches, locally up to 15 inches possible this afternoon through
  Thursday morning. Snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches, locally
  up to 15 inches possible Thursday afternoon through Friday
  morning. Total snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches, with
  localized amounts at around 30 inches, are expected.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
  Northern Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...Noon today to 10 AM Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
  visibility at times. Wind gusts to 60 mph over higher terrain
  causing white out conditions at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means there will be snow covered
roads and limited visibilities. Travel is not recommended while
the warning is in effect. If you must travel, keep an extra
flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an
emergency.The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

 

[ski3pin]

Hmmm... So, maybe I should switch to the winter/snow tires on my car before I head to NorCal for T-Day.

We just put our set of snow tires on the Lady's Subaru.

Ebbetts Pass - highway 4
Sonora Pass - highway 108
Tioga Pass - highway 120

are all now closed over the Sierra Nevada

Come on winter!

 

[ski3pin]

Rain pounding on the roof tonight, a very welcome sound.

 

[MarkBC]

Driving from Bend to Redding this afternoon there was occasional rain...that became heavy north of Lake Shasta - wipers on 'High' heavy. It's raining moderately here, east of Redding, now.

 

[Old Crow]

I had to use my snowblower in mid-November this year. That doesn't normally happen here.

And the snow happened so early in the year that I still had a motorcycle parked in the driveway. And of course I had an extension cord running to its battery maintainer.

So now I have more extension cords--- and in multiple lengths!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Did you get a light show as you added to the E cord collection?

 

[Old Crow]

Did you get a light show as you added to the E cord collection?

Not really a light show, no. But it was an odd feeling seeing the snow move strangely and a green snake rear up out of it and run into my snowblower.

 

[ski3pin]

Thanks or the reminder I need to fix the cute rotation on our spare snowblower.

 

[MarkBC]

I just got home from California, and I found some patches of snow in the shady areas of my yard. (Bend, OR)
First in-town snow of the season!

 

[ski3pin]

Lucky you!

 

[ski3pin]

Meteorological Winter has decided to come in with a little storminess -


Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 10pm, then snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.


Saturday
Snow showers before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 38. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.


Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

 

[MarkBC]

It's snowing here in Bend tonight -- the last night of fall. ❄

❄ Tomorrow I expect to wake up to a white winter morning! ❄
❄ ☃ ❄

 

[CougarCouple]

Hope you have an easy one Mark.

Russ

 

[Smokecreek1]

Hey-I woke up to snow ! Earlier this week we had our first rain for the first time in a long time up here in the high desert!!!

Smoke