Here's something I've noticed: every year when April hits Oregon and Washington most of us are shocked it's still rainy and gray. And we really do a double take when anyone mentions the chance for snowflakes.  Even more surprising is what the records say in my graphic here. Latest Snow … [Read more...]
Magic 8 Ball: More Late Winter Snow For Portland And Southwest Washington
For the last two evenings, I've been talking about the chance for low elevation snow this weekend in the Willamette Valley and Southwest Washington. But this morning, I needed a definite answer to this question: Will it snow soon in the I-5 Corridor of Oregon and SW Washington? Sometimes I … [Read more...]
It’s Snowing In Portland – And Along The Oregon Coast
Of course, by the time you read this post, maybe the headline should say, "It was snowing in Portland and the Oregon Coast." Or, maybe it should say, "It's going to snow in Portland and at the Oregon Coast." All three headlines would be correct. And I think that's part of what's driving so … [Read more...]
Why Forecasting Willamette Valley Snow Is So Difficult
If I listed all the reasons, this post would be in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the longest ever. So, how about the short version? And it starts like this. Do you remember December 2008? AÂ 50 year cold snap helped produce a 40 year snow event in the … [Read more...]
Get Ready To See More Snow In Portland – But Will It Stick?
For most of us, the answer to the headline appears to be...not for long! But lots of us get to at least see snow flakes this week like we did this morning. That's exciting, isn't it? Or is it just a cruel tease? This chart shows where I expect the sticking snow level to be each morning … [Read more...]
Northwest Rainy Season Returns, Falling Snow Levels Ahead
It's been fun, hasn't it? A walk in the afternoon sun. The Oregon Zoo without any rain gear. And practically planning on dry Northwest weather because that's just the way it is. Or, at least, that's the way it was! I asked those of you on the Bruce Sussman Facebook Weather Page … [Read more...]