Time to move on......First day of winter

[ski3pin]

Opossums don't get the recognition they deserve.

 

[MarkBC]

There is nothing like ice. This reminds me of our morning walk about a week ago.

You'd think that delivery folks in freezing areas would be outfitted with Yak Tracks or similar shoe cleats. Heck, the company I worked for bought each employee a pair just to navigate our company parking lot without slipping. (Yeah, I'm sure it was done on the advice of our attorney - to avoid lawsuits by slippers)

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Revenge is a dish best served cold... icy cold.

That is too funny.
Frank

 

[craig333]

You'd think that delivery folks in freezing areas would be outfitted with Yak Tracks or similar shoe cleats. Heck, the company I worked for bought each employee a pair just to navigate our company parking lot without slipping. (Yeah, I'm sure it was done on the advice of our attorney - to avoid lawsuits by slippers)

I live in Sacramento and even I have cleats and lightweight crampons.

 

[ski3pin]

Julie shoveled the deck this morning. She is a happy girl.

 

[MarkBC]

Things are different down here:

(I'm at the blue dot)

Crazy forecast! What's remarkable, to a weather nerd like me, is the extreme difference in temperature depending on the wind direction! (note the arrows in the forecast) From the south: tropical hot. From the north...well, can't call it 'arctic cold', but a lot cooler.

Last night I had my front door open until I went to bed, and I kept the windows open overnight... listening to a family/pack of coyotes yelping wildly in the moonlight.

 

[ski3pin]

Mr. BC, that looks so gosh darn comfortable, and ready for all kinds of weather.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Slippery out there today.



Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
230 AM MST Wed Dec 30 2020

IDZ011-033-ORZ062-301900-
/O.NEW.KBOI.WW.Y.0017.201230T1500Z-201231T0900Z/
West Central Mountains-Upper Weiser River-Baker County-
230 AM MST Wed Dec 30 2020 /130 AM PST Wed Dec 30 2020/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/
THIS MORNING TO 2 AM MST /1 AM PST/ THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
in the valleys, and 3 to 6 inches in the mountains.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Baker County zone. In Idaho, West Central
Mountains and Upper Weiser River zones.

* WHEN...From 8 AM MST /7 AM PST/ this morning to 2 AM MST /1 AM
PST/ Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

 

[MarkBC]

Mr. BC, that looks so gosh darn comfortable, and ready for all kinds of weather.

The weather I have to be prepared for in advance is a hard, deep freeze. It's not designed to be a real 4-season rig -- plumbing-wise. I need to drain, clear the lines for that. But in that respect it's no different than my FWC.

Ya know, Mr 3pin, if you and the Lady ever get to be as old as me... you may want to consider such a rig for yourselves!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Did a bit of blade work yesterday, and just now heard the snow plow go by, so I’ll need to go clear the driveway.

 

[ski3pin]

....................................... and just now heard the snow plow go by, so I’ll need to go clear the driveway.

You are getting the hang of it Mr. Sage.

 

[ski3pin]

There is nothing like ice. This reminds me of our morning walk about a week ago.

That video is exactly how it is here today. Yup, micro spikes were required on our walk. Lots of surprised looks on driver's faces when suddenly they discovered they were sliding and could not stop.

 

[craig333]

Hope I don't get stuck. Time to get Riley outta Sacramento before the fireworks start.

 

[ski3pin]

Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...Winter Storm Expected Monday Through Monday Night...

.A winter storm will bring periods of heavy snow and strong wind
across the mountains of western Plumas County and the western
Sierra Nevada Monday through Monday night. The heaviest snow is
expected Monday afternoon and night for elevations above 5500 feet
with light accumulation possible down to 4000 to 4500 feet.
Hazardous mountain travel conditions are anticipated. If traveling
in the mountains, carry chains, extra warm clothing and food, and
be prepared for significant travel delays. Another winter storm
is possible mid-week which could also impact mountain travel.

CAZ068-069-030000-
/O.EXT.KSTO.WS.A.0009.210104T1200Z-210105T1200Z/
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
300 AM PST Sat Jan 2 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT ABOVE 5500 FEET...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and strong wind possible. Total snow
  accumulations of 6 to 15 inches, with localized amounts up to 2
  feet are possible. Plan on difficult travel conditions. Damage
  to trees and power lines may occur as well.

* WHERE...Western Plumas County including Lassen National Park and
  the west slopes of the Northern Sierra Nevada. This includes
  Interstate 80 over Donner Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit, and
  Highway 88 over Carson Pass.

* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Monday night. Heaviest
  snow expected Monday afternoon and evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong wind combined with heavy snow will
  make for possible white out conditions at times.

 

[MarkBC]

WEATHER CHANNEL SAYS:

"Model Flip-Flopping Is Proof You Shouldn’t Trust Long-Range Snow Forecast Maps"

 

[ski3pin]

A week ago from today we had thunder, lightning, and driving rain.........................felt like a summer thunderstorm going over. We have highs in the 60's forecast coming the end of this week. Is winter gone?

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

It’s still winter here. The Bride and I walked a portion of the Oregon Trail ruts, near the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City. It was below freezing, with 10-15 MPH breeze from the NE. Brrrrrrrr.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
315 AM MST Tue Jan 12 2021

IDZ011-ORZ062-122215-
/O.CON.KBOI.WW.Y.0002.210112T1200Z-210113T0600Z/
West Central Mountains-Baker County-
315 AM MST Tue Jan 12 2021 /215 AM PST Tue Jan 12 2021/

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /4 AM
PST/ EARLY THIS MORNING TO 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow expected. In the West Central Mountains zone, total
snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches below 5500 ft, and 6 to 12
inches in the mountains. In the Baker County zone, total snow
accumulations of 1 to 3 inches below 4000 ft, and 3 to 6 inches
below 5000 ft with locally higher amounts up to 18 inches in
the mountains.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Baker County. In Idaho, the West Central
Mountains.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ to 11 PM MST /10 PM PST/
Tuesday. Heaviest snowfall for the West Central Mountains is
expected to occur after 11 AM MST.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will change over to rain
below 6000-7000 ft by Tuesday evening, then change back to snow
above 4000 ft Wednesday afternoon with additional light
precipitation continuing over the West Central Mountains through
Wednesday evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

 

[ski3pin]

66° here currently, an unheard of high temperature for winter................................

 

[Lighthawk]

Transplanted some lettuce starts on a warm January day today. We've been harvesting arugula from under a hoop and visqueen covered garden bed for six weeks now. We NEED rain in Northern California.