Winter Wanderland

[MarkBC]

Yep, today is the day when meteorologists around Earth's Northern Hemisphere celebrate (reservedly -- they're scientists) the first day of winter.

I'm winter wandering where it's warmer.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Happy winter.
Frank

 

[craig333]

I have all the windows open enjoying the 72 degree "winter".

 

[MarkBC]

I have all the windows open enjoying the 72 degree "winter".

I spent the afternoon in my kayak in T-shirt and shorts...but that's to be expected here in southern Georgia.
So what the hey is going on with that crazy West Coast weather?!...including the flood-making "atmospheric river" in the PNW..?
That ain't right!

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Here at Bay side it's been in the mid/high 70's
since T day.
Ahh winter you gotta love it.

Break out the suntan oils.
Frank

 

[AWG_Pics]

It was 62 degrees F on the south side of Mt Adams today. Very balmy to say the least. But the clouds were fun:

 

[fish more]

Mid 70's in the sierra's last week end. 73 in foothills today. Let it rain, let it rain !!

 

[MarkBC]

Here in northern Florida -- Suwannee River State Park -- it's December and raining... But the locals are out in shorts and short sleeves. So am I.
I see why the cold-intolerant live here.

 

[ski3pin]

It is winter here. The air is filled with the scent of smoldering pine needles. Many of our neighbors engage in recreational yard waste burning and have no idea how to make a hot fire.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Here in northern Florida -- Suwannee River State Park -- it's December and raining... But the locals are out in shorts and short sleeves. So am I.
I see why the cold-intolerant live here.

Having twice lived in Florida, I’ll paraphrase Edward Abbey. I’d rather starve in the west than fatten and flourish in the east.

 

[Smokecreek1]

Bah humbug-winter!!! Snow is expected here tonight. With age I have become one of those cold-intolerant ones mentioned by Mark! But alas, fortune has settled me here in the interface between the mountains and deserts of N E Calif/NW Nevada and SE Oregon where barring a surprise Indian Summer, my shorts and cut-offs most remain unused and lonely until the arrival of Spring and heat oh wonderful heat !!!
Smoke

 

[ski3pin]

We will do the annual switch to snow tires on the Lady's Subaru tomorrow.



Winter Storm Watch

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
300 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...Winter Storm to Bring Heavy Snow to the Mountains...

.A strong winter storm will bring heavy snow to the mountains of
northern California. Snow will first arrive to northwestern
Shasta County Saturday afternoon, spreading southeast into the
southern Cascades and northern Sierra Saturday night or Sunday
morning. Snow levels will gradually lower over time through late
Monday and Tuesday. Expect major snowfall above 4000 feet with
several feet or more of snow. Anticipate significant travel delays
with extremely difficult to impossible travel over the mountains.
Strong winds will further reduce visibilities during this event
with white-out conditions.

CAZ014-068-069-110000-
/O.CON.KSTO.WS.A.0010.211212T0600Z-211215T0600Z/
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Burney
300 AM PST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Travel will be very difficult to
  impossible. Damage to trees and power lines is possible. Total
  snow accumulations of 2 to 4 feet above 4000 feet, with local
  accumulations over 6 feet at the higher elevations, are
  possible.

* WHERE...Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County, Western Plumas
  County/Lassen Park and West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada.

* WHEN...From Saturday evening through Tuesday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant reductions in visibility are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

 

[pvstoy]

BRING IT ON!

Today will install snow poles to guide the plow driver, hoping to get some snow or some kind of water out of the next storm.

 

[MarkBC]

Snow -- wet snow...or rain with structure, at least, is forecast for my home, too.



I'll be missing that event, but glad for the much-needed moisture at home.

 

[MarkBC]

They've upped it from 'Watch' to 'Warning' -- yeah!

 

[craig333]

Plus the guys in Canada get a break while we get much needed rain. I'm hopeful, my rubber boots are at the ready!

 

[Mighty Dodge Ram]

Local SoCal Mtns looking to get a foot or more. It’s time to start working on the interior of my cabin project.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

A bit of winter here…

 

[AWG_Pics]

From our home weather station readings:

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Oh, sugarfoot…

”A major atmospheric storm is headed toward Northern California, promising to drop up to 10 feet of snow on Sierra Nevada mountain peaks and much-needed rain throughout the region… If you live in the Sierra, today is the final day to prepare for a multi-day winter storm that will likely be remembered for years to come, the National Weather Service warned in a forecast issued Saturday.” Associated Press