January 2024 Forecasts and Discussions

[wetcoast91]

Temp went up to +1.3c at 10am, now it's come back down to +0.5c

Been yoyoing all morning.

Temp rises with heaver precip and then falls once precip lightens up. It will be a very slow thaw process today.

[Catnip]

Been yoyoing all morning.

Temp rises with heaver precip and then falls once precip lightens up. It will be a very slow thaw process today.

What a mess out there.

[VanCitySouth]

Been yoyoing all morning.

Temp rises with heaver precip and then falls once precip lightens up. It will be a very slow thaw process today.

First time I've heard of heavier precip dragging warmer air down from the upper levels

[SouthSardiswx]

Long-time lurker here from the sadlands, think it's very possible YVR got 5 cm last night. Didn't switch over here till about 7:30 and had over an inch of new accumulation by then.

Welcome Snowjoker, nice to see more members chime in.
Richmond was one of the few spots that saw afew more cm's most area's saw nothing or freezing rain.

[SouthSardiswx]

Here are a few photos taken yesterday that show how epic of a snowfall this was Imby. We ended up with over 50.5 cm in a 17 hour period.

Nice your elevated area 9km's east of the pond always does well East Whack man. I enjoy your winter photos the last 3 winters now. l'd have to check the last 2 winter's but you usually have at least 10cm's more than the valley floor during heavy events.

[AbbyJr]

Very messy outside here. Light rain with a temperature of 1.1C and a dew point of 0C. Still lots of snow but it's become very wet and slushy.

[Typeing3]

First time I've heard of heavier precip dragging warmer air down from the upper levels

I remember noticing that happen during the valley ice storm in Dec 2017.

[stuffradio]

Latest ENSO forecast has us going La Nina by Summer.

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[AbbyJr]

Latest ENSO forecast has us going La Nina by Summer.

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I have a good feeling next winter will be dominated by high latitude blocking. Solid chance we get a La Niña/+QBO state and those winters usually deliver cold snd snowy treats here. Assuming the Polar Vortex doesn't go super strong, next winter has a good chance of performing.

To clarify, these are just some preliminary thoughts I have and not at all a final winter forecast. It's impossible to predict next winter this far out.

[Catnip]

I have a good feeling next winter will be dominated by high latitude blocking. Solid chance we get a La Niña/+QBO state and those winters usually deliver cold snd snowy treats here. Assuming the Polar Vortex doesn't go super strong, next winter has a good chance of performing.

To clarify, these are just some preliminary thoughts I have and not at all a final winter forecast. It's impossible to predict next winter this far out.

I was going to say that Nito has already cancelled next winter but it appears that he is actually calling for a good winter (better chance of cold/snow) next year.

Not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing though.

[wetcoast91]

I was going to say that Nito has already cancelled next winter but it appears that he is actually calling for a good winter (better chance of cold/snow) next year.

Not sure if this is a good thing or bad thing though.

I'll happily cancel it if that makes you feel better? A winter dominated by pineapples!

[VanCitySouth]

I'll happily cancel it if that makes you feel better? A winter dominated by pineapples!

Wait I promised that I would lease my soul to team for one month if we got the pepto and we most definitely got the pepto, so let me cancel next winter!

LET IT NOT BE SAID THAT I DON'T KEEP MY END OF THE BARGAIN!

[moonshadow0825]

Long-time lurker here from the sadlands, think it's very possible YVR got 5 cm last night. Didn't switch over here till about 7:30 and had over an inch of new accumulation by then.

Glad you delurked!

[AbbyJr]

Wait I promised that I would lease my soul to team for one month if we got the pepto and we most definitely got the pepto, so let me cancel next winter!

LET IT NOT BE SAID THAT I DON'T KEEP MY END OF THE BARGAIN!

Would you consider changing your mind? How about we compromise and unleash the Pineapples for the rest of this winter? Snowman next winter.

[VanCitySouth]

Would you consider changing your mind? How about we compromise and unleash the Pineapples for the rest of this winter? Snowman next winter.

Gotta appease the pineapple gods by upholding my end of the deal or else there will be no at all

I am the sacrifice for the rest of you. It's just for one month, anyway.