Anyone else notice the amount of daylight each day is increasing? 
Wintertime...and the livin' is freezy
- Thread starter MarkBC
- Start date
oh yeah!!!
Winter Storm Warning
Code:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1222 PM PST Fri Jan 19 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
10 PM PST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. 8 to 16 inches between 6000 and 7000
feet, with 1 to 3 feet above 7000 feet. Winds could gust as high
as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Western Plumas County/Lassen Park and West Slope
Northern Sierra Nevada, including Interstate 80 over Donner
Pass, Highway 50 over Echo Summit, and Highway 88 over Carson
Pass.
* WHEN...Snow levels above 6000 feet Friday night through Sunday
morning, rising to above 7000 feet Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heavy, wet snow expected with this system.
Heaviest snowfall rates expected Saturday afternoon and evening,
then Sunday night through Monday morning.
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 for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
craig333
Riley's Human
.4 so far. I assume the cold storms followed by warm storms and vice versa makes avalanche control interesting ?
Thin, early season snowpacks with cold temps, can lead to development of weak layers in the snowpack. Warm storms bring wet heavy snow that can load weak layers. The historic avalanche at Alpine Meadows comes to mind. The folks doing control work are experts but we all need to be aware of these conditions if going into the backcountry.craig333 said:
OP
OP
SPEAKING OF WEATHER:
I'm enjoying the Ventusky app for forecasting weather -- all parameters -- over large regions. It's helped me decide where I can go to escape "winter" (the conditions, not the season).
It displays isotherms (aka, "heat maps") for temperature, wind, whatever... as well as scattered numerical values. Lots of parameters to choose from for display:
What originally caught my eye was the animated wind direction and speed indicators. That doesn't show in these still screenshots, but the arrows move in the app.
At the bottom of the app screen you can adjust the date and time sliders for the target time of the displayed forecast parameters.
And you can zoom way in (pinch to zoom) on an area for a more precise location forecast.
I'm enjoying the Ventusky app for forecasting weather -- all parameters -- over large regions. It's helped me decide where I can go to escape "winter" (the conditions, not the season).
It displays isotherms (aka, "heat maps") for temperature, wind, whatever... as well as scattered numerical values. Lots of parameters to choose from for display:
What originally caught my eye was the animated wind direction and speed indicators. That doesn't show in these still screenshots, but the arrows move in the app.
At the bottom of the app screen you can adjust the date and time sliders for the target time of the displayed forecast parameters.
And you can zoom way in (pinch to zoom) on an area for a more precise location forecast.
OP
OP
It's white and getting whiter at my place this afternoon:
Not a lot to come here in town, 1 - 3 inches off and on but with melting, too, but there is a Winter Storm Warning in effect, especially for the Cascades.
Still a sweepable amount on my front steps;
Not a lot to come here in town, 1 - 3 inches off and on but with melting, too, but there is a Winter Storm Warning in effect, especially for the Cascades.
Still a sweepable amount on my front steps;
CPT Davenport
Senior Member
Aren't apps like that the best! I will check that one out. I currently use a similar one called Windy.comMarkBC said:SPEAKING OF WEATHER:
I'm enjoying the Ventusky app for forecasting weather -- all parameters -- over large regions. It's helped me decide where I can go to escape "winter" (the conditions, not the season).
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It displays isotherms (aka, "heat maps") for temperature, wind, whatever... as well as scattered numerical values. Lots of parameters to choose from for display:
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What originally caught my eye was the animated wind direction and speed indicators. That doesn't show in these still screenshots, but the arrows move in the app.
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At the bottom of the app screen you can adjust the date and time sliders for the target time of the displayed forecast parameters.
And you can zoom way in (pinch to zoom) on an area for a more precise location forecast.
IMG_20240120_120104.jpg
https://www.windy.com/?37.031,-122.120,5
Windy has served as a reliable tool when forecasting the conditions out at sea. I also use it to check the wind and weather before (and during) camping adventures.
Lucky you! We all have to wait another 14 days.Taku said:
Real winter is returning the end of this week and through the weekend, just in time for Spring.
.EXTENDED DISCUSSION (Thursday THROUGH Sunday)...
A deep, cold upper level trough will begin to move closer to the
region. Widespread precipitation is expected to begin Thursday
afternoon/evening and persist through Sunday morning before
gradually tapering off. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall,
heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds are all likely impacts from
this storm system. Most of the heaviest precipitation is still
forecast to be in the mountains, but the Valley will likely
receive moderate rainfall impacts and gusty winds.
Current NBM probabilities for snowfall amounts exceeding 36"
inches in are 70-100% from Thursday morning to early Sunday
morning along I-80 from Blue Canyon to Donner Pass, with similar
probabilities along HWY-50 from Kyburz to Twin Bridges.
Accumulating snowfall is also expected along I-5 in Shasta County,
near Sims and areas northward. Snow levels are currently forecast
to be 4500-5500 feet Thursday morning and lower to around
2000-3000 feet Saturday. There is a possibility of snow levels
reaching lower than 2000 feet, as this system is much colder than
some of our previous events.
.EXTENDED DISCUSSION (Thursday THROUGH Sunday)...
A deep, cold upper level trough will begin to move closer to the
region. Widespread precipitation is expected to begin Thursday
afternoon/evening and persist through Sunday morning before
gradually tapering off. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall,
heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds are all likely impacts from
this storm system. Most of the heaviest precipitation is still
forecast to be in the mountains, but the Valley will likely
receive moderate rainfall impacts and gusty winds.
Current NBM probabilities for snowfall amounts exceeding 36"
inches in are 70-100% from Thursday morning to early Sunday
morning along I-80 from Blue Canyon to Donner Pass, with similar
probabilities along HWY-50 from Kyburz to Twin Bridges.
Accumulating snowfall is also expected along I-5 in Shasta County,
near Sims and areas northward. Snow levels are currently forecast
to be 4500-5500 feet Thursday morning and lower to around
2000-3000 feet Saturday. There is a possibility of snow levels
reaching lower than 2000 feet, as this system is much colder than
some of our previous events.
As the predicted storm gets closer, it is looking to be quite significant -
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
232 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2024
.Synopsis...
Active pattern returns late week into next weekend
bringing widespread precipitation, extremely heavy mountain snow,
strong winds, and low elevation (1500-3000) snow accumulations.
Following this system, expect near freezing Valley temps and AM
frost. &&
.Discussion...today through Friday.
Key points of late week storm:
* Extremely heavy snow is expected late this week, heaviest Friday
and Friday night. Storm total snowfall from Thursday into early
Sunday is currently projected at 5 to 9+ feet for elevations
above 5,000 feet.
* Significant snow accumulations are expected above 3,000 feet
* Cold air will drop snow levels down to 2,000 by the weekend,
with light accumulations possible at those levels.
* Wind gusts to 50 to 60 mph are expected over the mountains. Snow
rates of 2-3+" per hour are possible. These will combine to
bring whiteout conditions at times.
* Mountain travel will be nearly impossible, especially Friday.
* Strong winds are in the forecast Thursday through Friday in the
Valley, gusting from 35 to 55 mph from Marysville northward.
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
232 AM PST Tue Feb 27 2024
.Synopsis...
Active pattern returns late week into next weekend
bringing widespread precipitation, extremely heavy mountain snow,
strong winds, and low elevation (1500-3000) snow accumulations.
Following this system, expect near freezing Valley temps and AM
frost. &&
.Discussion...today through Friday.
Key points of late week storm:
* Extremely heavy snow is expected late this week, heaviest Friday
and Friday night. Storm total snowfall from Thursday into early
Sunday is currently projected at 5 to 9+ feet for elevations
above 5,000 feet.
* Significant snow accumulations are expected above 3,000 feet
* Cold air will drop snow levels down to 2,000 by the weekend,
with light accumulations possible at those levels.
* Wind gusts to 50 to 60 mph are expected over the mountains. Snow
rates of 2-3+" per hour are possible. These will combine to
bring whiteout conditions at times.
* Mountain travel will be nearly impossible, especially Friday.
* Strong winds are in the forecast Thursday through Friday in the
Valley, gusting from 35 to 55 mph from Marysville northward.
pvstoy
Senior Member
Maybe it will be melted before I return home.
Southern Minnesota needs snow (actually water in any form).
We are on a temperature roller coaster: 63º yesterday (February!), 7º tomorrow, in the 50's on Thursday, then high below freezing next Tuesday. No moisture til next week, and not much then.
We are on a temperature roller coaster: 63º yesterday (February!), 7º tomorrow, in the 50's on Thursday, then high below freezing next Tuesday. No moisture til next week, and not much then.
craig333
Riley's Human
Yep, get the snow blower ready. I need to get a new battery for the Jeep.
It has now been updated to a Blizzard Warning........................................ski3pin said:
yes, we are ready but will stock up a bit more on groceries tomorrow.
Blizzard Warning
Code:
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1206 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2024
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-Motherlode-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the cities of Paradise, Grass Valley, Jackson, Chester,
Quincy, and Blue Canyon
1206 PM PST Tue Feb 27 2024
...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM PST THURSDAY TO 10 AM PST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Extremely dangerous to impossible travel from blizzard
conditions Friday into Saturday morning. Total snow
accumulations of 5 to 10 feet above 5000 feet, with 1 to 4 feet
above 3000 feet from Thursday through Sunday morning. Minor
accumulations down to around 2000 feet. Winds gusting as high as
65 mph.
* WHERE...West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada, Northeast Foothills,
Motherlode, and Western Plumas County/Lassen Park above 2000 feet.
Including Interstate 80 and US Highway 50.
* WHEN...From 4 AM PST Thursday to 10 AM PST Sunday. Blizzard
conditions Friday through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...Extremely dangerous to impossible travel conditions
with extended road closures likely. Widespread blowing snow will
create blizzard conditions with white-out conditions and near
zero visibility. Very strong winds, combined with heavy snow
could cause extensive tree damage and extended power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow levels initially around 5000 to 6000
feet, lowering to 4000 to 5000 feet Friday, and down to around
2000 feet by Saturday. Snow rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour at
times. Blizzard conditions expected Friday into Saturday morning
when snowfall is heaviest.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must
travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded,
stay with your vehicle.
OP
OP
There's a Winter Storm Warning for Bend and Central Oregon.
But I ain't in Central Oregon:
But I ain't in Central Oregon:
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