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El Niño to collapse by summer, La Niña forecast fall and winter 2024-25
Strong El Niño conditions were observed over the winter of 2023-24, leading to long lasting periods of split flow in the jet stream aimed at Western North America. This is a typical El Niño pattern, where the northern split persistently aims storms at southeast Alaska and the southern branch aims... read more ❯
Next train of storms approaches Pacific Northwest, rain and mountain snow this weekend
Much of the Northwest is enjoying a break in precipitation after persistent regional storms and post-frontal showers. A low pressure system heading for Alaska will bring that to an end from north to south with the first of several cold fronts moving in.
Rain and mountain snow from this begins during... read more ❯
Pacific Northwest snowpack improves at the start of March after week of snow
A prolonged pattern of upper level troughing and repeated regional storm systems have added quite a bit of snow to mountains of the Pacific Northwest over the past week. As of the end of the day on March 4, the snow-water equivalent (SWE) value for the Northwest was 88% of... read more ❯
Mountaintop wind gusts almost reach 200 mph (320 km/h) in California blizzard
The Sierra Nevada mountains of California and Nevada are experiencing a rare extreme blizzard this weekend with incredible amounts of snow and strong winds forecast through Sunday including major travel corridors like Interstate 80 over Donner Summit and the Lake Tahoe area. Storm total snowfall may approach 11 feet (3.4... read more ❯
Columbia Basin dry for the weekend but showers return Monday
Some drizzle was observed in the Tri-Cities area Thursday and Friday as a low pressure system worked its way through the region. That low is on its way east to bring some snow to the Plains and Canadian Prairies (with sharp temperature drops in places like Winnipeg).
The Columbia Basin will... read more ❯
NWS Portland updating how, where they issue weather alerts
On March 5, 2024, the National Weather Service office in Portland is issuing an update to the geography of their public forecast zones. These are the preset boundaries they use to issue a number of their weather alerts, including those for snow, freezing rain, wind, and fog. This update is... read more ❯
A Look at False Spring History
For more than a week, weather enthusiasts have fixated on the chilly upper-level trough that is currently entering the Pacific Northwest and will stick with us for the coming week. Snow levels will drop to 1000’ at times, and a few slushy flakes could be seen even at the lowest... read more ❯
Flow turning NW'ly for Pacific Northwest bringing cooler temps & mountain snow
Seasonally warm temperatures being observed in the Pacific Northwest Friday and Saturday will draw to a close on Sunday when an upper level trough is forecast to turn the upper level wind pattern more northwesterly over the region. As a result, cooler air sourced from the Gulf of Alaska will... read more ❯
February so Far (short!)
It's been a boring first half of February...at least until today, with a wet snowstorm expected in the Columbia River Gorge.
Yesterday was a classic "late inversion season" day, not unlike an early-season day in October or early November. Fog formed in early morning, then slowly burned off under the marginal... read more ❯
Two tornadoes confirmed in California on Wednesday, strongest in area since before 1950
A line of strong storms associated with a low pressure system crossing California and a cold front moving down the coast on Wednesday afternoon produced two tornadoes in San Luis Obispo County just before 16:00. This area is located on the coast about 160 miles (260 km) west of Los... read more ❯
Daily Weather Reports
Rain Expected . . . . .
Our morning has been cloudy, and rain is expected for this afternoon. We did receive a little overnight, but now it is dry and windy. One of the YouTube weather forecasters said that my area could get tornado weather late Friday. That's still a few days away and we'll see... read more ❯
Tuesday, April 23, 2024-SW Michigan-Small Risk For Severe Weather Today
Currently 59 with a 9 mph from the WSW. Feels like 59 degrees. Dew Point 38, Humidity 47%, Barometer 29.71, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:46 am, Sunset 8:35 pm.
70% chance of rain with a slight chance for a thunderstorm today. High in the lower 60s. SW winds 15-20 mph with... read more ❯
Sunny And Warmer . . .
Today will be much improved from the last two, with plenty of sun and warmer temps. Winds will still be a bit brisk, but with the warmer temperatures, it won't feel as cold. There is no rain in the forecast until late tomorrow. The lawn was mowed Saturday, so we're... read more ❯
Monday, April 22, 2024-SW Michigan-Get Used To Rain
Currently 50 with an average wind from the W of 5 mph. Feels like 50 degrees. Dew Point 34, Humidity 48%, Barometer 30.07, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:48 am, Sunset 6:48 pm.
Sunny today with in the lower 60s. SW winds 5-15 mph increasing to 15-20 with gusts to 30.
Partly cloudy... read more ❯
Sunday, April 21, 2024-SW Michigan-Still Pretty Chilly
Currently 46 with an average wind from the WNW of 8 mph. Feels like 45 degrees. Dew Point 27, Humidity 50%, Barometer 30.11, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:50 am, Sunset 8:32 pm.
Sunny with a high in the lower 50s. W winds 10-20 mph.
Mostly clear with widespread overnight frost. Low in... read more ❯
Looks Like Spring . . . . . .
Our Saturday was mostly cloudy and cold. Strong winds made it even feel colder. Today will still be windy but temps will rise higher, so should be more pleasant. There is no rain in the forecast until Tuesday, and temperatures will be on the rise all week.
Our 10:15 AM temperature... read more ❯
Cold And Mostly Cloudy . . . .
Yesterday turned out quite nice although much too windy. At least there was plenty of sun but temps didn't feel nearly as warm as they were. Highs made it to the mid 50s but the wind chill was in the 40s. Today is cold, and although we have seen a... read more ❯
Weekly Wrap Up: April 20, 2024 #ARWX
Welcome to another Weekly Wrap Up! This week saw both warm and cooler temperatures and some rain across the Natural State. Here's a look at the temperature highs and lows this past week from my Earth Networks weather station in Hot Springs, plus a look at rain totals from my... read more ❯
Saturday, April 20, 2024-SW Michigan-Another Ridiculously Cool Weekend
Currently 41 with an average wind from the W of 9 mph. Feels like 36 degrees. Dew Point 25, Humidity 57%, Barometer 30.11, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 6:51 am, Sunset 8:31 pm.
Partly sunny until midday then becoming mostly sunny. There is a chance of snow flurries during the morning hours.... read more ❯
Sun After The Rain . . . . .
After overnight showers, and a cloudy morning, we now have clear skies with a bit of wind. I think it's going to be a nice day. Unfortunately, temperatures will remain n the 50s, and with the wind, it will feel cooler. But we can't complain for mid April.
Our 12:45 PM... read more ❯