9:30pm Update: except along the coast and a few places northwest of Portland, the storm under-delivered in the snow department. In western Washington, especially north of Clark County, it snowed for hours many places. We may have an hour or two of snow overnight for most of the Portland area, … [Read more...]
Really Last Minute Thursday Snow Forecast – updated
Morning update: storm warning downgraded to Winter Weather Advisory for metro area. So, we know now that the old ‘wintry mix’ won out and kids of all ages lost out on a day to play in the snow! Even though most kids are out of school, the issues today will now center around areas of sleet … [Read more...]
Fun Pics, Snow Totals From Snowiest February In 21 Years
It was the Ducks vs. the Beavers in what we might call the 'snow bowl' of Feburary 2014. And this time, it looks like the Beavers win! (I think I'm hearing a 'boo' of a 'yay' depending on your feelings...) Eugene measured 9.5" of snow from back to back storms and Corvallis measured an amazing 18" … [Read more...]
The Weekend: A Taste Of Winter & Increasing Wind
There are two things to watch for this weekend in the Portland metro area and other parts of the I-5 Corridor. #1 - I expect the lowest snow levels this season on Saturday morning. In the neighborhood of 1,200'. The tip top of the West Hills is around 1,100' and the Sylvan summit on Highway 26 is … [Read more...]
Sunday Snow Showers On 3-D Doppler Shows What Is Ahead
Probably the best thing about having to work a 'bonus' Saturday night was the chance to use one of my favorite weather tools: our exclusive 3-D PinPoint Doppler. I love it because of how it looks (cool, right?) and because of what it does. This single image is from 10:13pm on Saturday night … [Read more...]