Just checked Caltrans Hwy4 and108 closed.At the normal places.
Frank
Frank
Meteorological Autumn 2017
- Thread starter MarkBC
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The overnight low here was 20°F and at 3:30 p.m. it's only 40° -- feels like full-on winter when I step outside (e.g., maybe should have a warm hat on), even though it's sunny and calm.
I'm pleased that my new heated bird-waterer (aka, "bath") is working as advertised -- keeps the water from freezing in winter temperatures (25° at 9 a.m. when I took this photo):
Birds big and small, as well as the squirrely mammals, seem to appreciate the convenient liquid refreshment. Saves them a 200-yard flight/hike to the Deschutes River.
I'm pleased that my new heated bird-waterer (aka, "bath") is working as advertised -- keeps the water from freezing in winter temperatures (25° at 9 a.m. when I took this photo):
Birds big and small, as well as the squirrely mammals, seem to appreciate the convenient liquid refreshment. Saves them a 200-yard flight/hike to the Deschutes River.
OP
OP
First snow of the year (that stuck) at my house, this morning. 
(actually, it's the first snow that I've seen -- I think it snowed here in mid-October when I was out of town)
It's already melted...
(actually, it's the first snow that I've seen -- I think it snowed here in mid-October when I was out of town)
It's already melted...
Use your "rock skis" Mark!!!!
OP
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Or roller skis, now.ski3pin said:Use your "rock skis" Mark!!!!
Hmmm...is today the day to switch to snow tires on my car? Probably...
I concur with Ski,"rock skis"should do the trick.
Frank
PS stay warm.
Frank
PS stay warm.
OP
OP
Quite a wound-up storm in the Gulf of Alaska this afternoon:
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From this satellite page: GOES West 1-km Visible Weather Satellite Picture
(on the satellite page, click on a place in the image for the full "1-km" resolution view of that spot)
➡ From this satellite page: GOES West 1-km Visible Weather Satellite Picture
(on the satellite page, click on a place in the image for the full "1-km" resolution view of that spot)
That looks like a storm that might have some good rain/snow in it.
Frank
Frank
I love it when this happens!
MarkBC said:Quite a wound-up storm in the Gulf of Alaska this afternoon:
2017_VCG15-20302017310.jpg ➡
2017_GOES20302017310CUaBD9.jpg
From this satellite page: GOES West 1-km Visible Weather Satellite Picture
(on the satellite page, click on a place in the image for the full "1-km" resolution view of that spot)
Smokecreek1
Smokecreek1
Well, it sort of didn't happen here-some rain, some wind, cold, some corn snow here on the valley floor and snow in the high country. Had to go to Reno today and was ready for a 4wheel trek-nothing, but a little rain and surprise we even had sun in Reno. But the high country had a dusting at least, so that's good, but still is cold here. Not ready for a cold snowless winter-not yet-got to rake the rest of my leaves up!
Smoke
Smoke
OP
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Freezing rain!
[SIZE=18pt]
Winter Weather Advisory [/SIZE]
Weather Updated: Nov 09 5:42AM
[SIZE=10.5pt]Issued by the National Weather Service[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]For Central Oregon, Oregon[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 10AM PST THU ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...FREEZING RAIN OCCURRING. THE ICE WILL RESULT IN VERY SLIPPERY CONDITIONS ON SIDEWALKS, ROADS AND BRIDGES, INCLUDING DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE. ADDITIONAL ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF A LIGHT GLAZE ARE EXPECTED. * WHERE...DUFUR, MAUPIN, BEND, MADRAS, PRINEVILLE, AND REDMOND. * WHEN...UNTIL 10 AM TODAY. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...TEMPERATURES WILL RISE ABOVE FREEZING BY MID TO LATE MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS. SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1. [/SIZE]
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And the forecast for this morning was correct -- we got some freezing rain here in Bend...at my house, anyway.
Those aren't regular icicles hanging from the deck railings -- they're freezing-raincicles.
Looks like Bigfoot stopped to marvel at the raincicles, too.
Glad I don't need to drive anywhere this morning.
[SIZE=18pt]
Weather Updated: Nov 09 5:42AM
[SIZE=10.5pt]Issued by the National Weather Service[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]For Central Oregon, Oregon[/SIZE]
[SIZE=10.5pt]WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY UNTIL 10AM PST THU ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM PST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...FREEZING RAIN OCCURRING. THE ICE WILL RESULT IN VERY SLIPPERY CONDITIONS ON SIDEWALKS, ROADS AND BRIDGES, INCLUDING DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE. ADDITIONAL ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF A LIGHT GLAZE ARE EXPECTED. * WHERE...DUFUR, MAUPIN, BEND, MADRAS, PRINEVILLE, AND REDMOND. * WHEN...UNTIL 10 AM TODAY. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...TEMPERATURES WILL RISE ABOVE FREEZING BY MID TO LATE MORNING. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY MEANS THAT PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN WILL CAUSE TRAVEL DIFFICULTIES. BE PREPARED FOR SLIPPERY ROADS. SLOW DOWN AND USE CAUTION WHILE DRIVING. THE LATEST ROAD CONDITIONS FOR THE STATE YOU ARE CALLING FROM CAN BE OBTAINED BY CALLING 5 1 1. [/SIZE]
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And the forecast for this morning was correct -- we got some freezing rain here in Bend...at my house, anyway.
Those aren't regular icicles hanging from the deck railings -- they're freezing-raincicles.
Looks like Bigfoot stopped to marvel at the raincicles, too.
Glad I don't need to drive anywhere this morning.
takesiteasy
Senior Member
Freezing rain is the worst. We have sun and 14°F here this morning. But 15-25 mph winds made it seem quite a bit colder. Looks like the first deep freeze of the year is here for the weekend. Might hit single digits tonight. Short-lived though- should see 40°s again next week. Looks like a good week to get the camper off and stored away for the winter.
Looks like a good week to get the camper off and stored away for the winter.
Another one coming....................................
Winter Storm Warning
Winter Storm Warning
Code:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
223 PM PST Tue Nov 14 2017
...HEAVY MOUNTAIN SNOW WEDNESDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT...
.A Pacific storm will tap into subtropical moisture and bring
periods of moderate to heavy snow above 6000 feet along with
strong gusty winds. The heaviest snow is expected Wednesday
evening through Thursday afternoon. Motorists planning travel into
the mountains of Western Plumas county and the Sierra Nevada
during this time frame should be prepared for hazardous winter
driving conditions.
CAZ069-151400-
/O.UPG.KSTO.WS.A.0002.171115T1200Z-171117T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KSTO.WS.W.0002.171115T1800Z-171117T1200Z/
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
223 PM PST Tue Nov 14 2017
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 AM
PST FRIDAY ABOVE 6000 FEET...
* WHAT...Periods of heavy rain and snow and near zero visibility
at times. Snow levels generally above the Sierra passes
Wednesday and Wednesday night, but lowering below pass level on
Thursday. Plan on difficult travel conditions over the Sierra
passes Thursday and Thursday night. Possible damage to trees and
power lines, and local rock or debris flows. Total snow
accumulations of 6 to 12 inches, with localized amounts two feet
or more.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.
* WHEN...10 AM Wednesday to 4 AM Friday.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Be prepared for significant reductions in
visibility at times. Southwest wind gusts over 60 mph over the
higher peaks.All that would be a great start.
Frank
Frank
OP
OP
Local ski area, Mt. Bachelor, opens Nov 18th -- which is early by recent standards.
Mt. Bachelor set to open Saturday
Ski area has earliest opening in 11 years
Bend Bulletin, November 14, 2017 at 10:12PM
Not my thing -- downhill skiing -- anymore, but still significant for the area...a good thing.
Mt. Bachelor set to open Saturday
Ski area has earliest opening in 11 years
Bend Bulletin, November 14, 2017 at 10:12PM
Not my thing -- downhill skiing -- anymore, but still significant for the area...a good thing.
OP
OP
It's been very windy in Bend since last night and started raining in the wee hours this morning. Quite wet when I woke up.
Now it's still very windy, some rain, but some sun, too -- pretty wild... The temperature is in the mid-40s, so no chance of snow down here.
And it's due to the monster coming on shore:
Now it's still very windy, some rain, but some sun, too -- pretty wild... The temperature is in the mid-40s, so no chance of snow down here.
And it's due to the monster coming on shore:
OP
OP
...and unfortunately, this warm wet from the southwest brought rain to the mountains, currently 38°F at the 6,300-foot base of Mt. Bachelor ski area. And with more warm-wet on the way they're going to be closed through Thanksgiving -- after opening early, this past Saturday.MarkBC said:It's been very windy in Bend since last night and started raining in the wee hours this morning. Quite wet when I woke up.
Now it's still very windy, some rain, but some sun, too -- pretty wild... The temperature is in the mid-40s, so no chance of snow down here.
And it's due to the monster coming on shore:
Weather_20171120VCG15-17302017324.jpg
Rain to 10,000 feet here, warm!
sunvalleylaw
Advanced Member
Still snowing off and on here last night, and mid 20's this morning but warming up over the next couple days here in the Sun Valley, Idaho area. Thankfully, it has been cold, and the mountain is ready for its annual opening on Turkey Day. The race kids have been out training all week, and the public gets to start skiing Thursday. The nordic ski trails up at Galena are in great shape and people are enjoying skiing there too. Hopefully the warm snap will be just for a few days.
We are supposed to get another good snow year. Hoping that proves to be correct! We had a great one last year, though it came off the mountains too quickly in the spring and created a lot of flooding problems.
We are supposed to get another good snow year. Hoping that proves to be correct! We had a great one last year, though it came off the mountains too quickly in the spring and created a lot of flooding problems.
OP
OP
Hey, it's winter now -- over here.
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