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

[ski3pin]

Cooler oceans would probably work better along with returning ice cover to the arctic.

 

[ski3pin]

Thin layer of wet slop this morning. 2.5 inches on the deck. We just scraped everything clear on the driveways and road by hand this morning. We've got French Onion soup in the crock pot and sourdough bread in the oven.

What should we do with the rest of our day?

 

[ski3pin]

only a few days left before the start of Spring

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

only a few days left before the start of Spring

I’m curious about spring snow levels in the Baker Valley.

 

[ski3pin]

I’m curious about spring snow levels in the Baker Valley.

You'll find out.

 

[Taku]

RE: Climate normal post. In the northern Rockies, the last time they did this, the "new normal" for snow pack was reduced around 5 - 10% for the new normal from the previous normal. Also, we have been using shorter time periods for running our fire danger and fire behavior models since the longer time periods do skew the weather and wind downward and do not reflect the last few years. One problem is that in many areas the number of fires has declined - but getting larger - so the statistics that the models need for # of fires is not good. Looking at some of the maps for where over the last thirty years or so for areas in the west that have gotten warmer and drier and warmer and wetter match up reasonably well with a climate model that Steve Running developed back in the 90's.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Winter Storm Warning
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boise ID
402 AM MST Thu Feb 25 2021

IDZ033-ORZ062-252200-
/O.CON.KBOI.WS.W.0007.210226T1200Z-210227T1200Z/
Upper Weiser River-Baker County-
402 AM MST Thu Feb 25 2021 /302 AM PST Thu Feb 25 2021/

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM MST /4 AM
PST/ FRIDAY TO 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
of 2 to 4 inches, except 4 to 12 inches over the mountains.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In Oregon, Baker County zone. In Idaho, Upper Weiser
River zone.

* WHEN...From 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/ Friday to 5 AM MST /4 AM PST/
Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas
of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas where the snow is drifting across the
roads could make it difficult to keep the roads clear.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

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

 

[ski3pin]

Lucky, lucky you, Mr. Sage. We are getting an awful streak of warm clear weather down here. Diesel up!

 

[craig333]

This is the time of year when I feel guilty for enjoying the sunshine

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Massive sun here. Temps very nice.
Went out for an ocean walk yesterday at our Pt. Lobos SP.
The Monterey Bay was full of large white caps.Very strong winds.

Spring is right around the corner.
Frank