Weather reports, analysis etc. pertaining to Southern BC.
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by Catnip » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:39 am
hawk2 wrote: ↑ Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:30 am
Is everyone prepared for the last minute rug pull?
You need to go into this with low expectations... think cold rain!
So if it does manage to snow you will be pleasantly surprised.
If it cold Rainz, then expectations will have been met.
*Maps are posted for discussion/entertainment purposes only, and not because I necessarily believe them to be true.
#teamsnow #surprises #beginningofFEB #FEB
2022-2023 Snowfall - 114.5cm
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by hawk2 » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:42 am
Cmon Nito think positive! Think incoming Low strengthens on the approach
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by hawk2 » Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:43 am
As usual, the models are struggling even this close to the event.
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by PortKells » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:01 am
I really don't think this would classify as a rug pull. Getting a bunch of snow with no arctic air is a real challenge here.
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by PortKells » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:03 am
The early returns on January are about as ugly as it gets. There's a lot riding on this upcoming system here.
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by stuffradio » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:05 am
hawk2 wrote: ↑ Sun Dec 20, 2020 9:42 am
Cmon Nito think positive! Think incoming Low strengthens on the approach
THINK ROOF COLLAPSES AND CAR CRASHES! C'MON!!!
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by wetcoast91 » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:21 am
ECMWF. 150-300m snow levels for Vancouver Island. Mix down to 200m in the LM. Low pressure much weaker...more of an open wave.
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by Forrest Gump » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:21 am
Sounds like a marginal window splat event. Windshield accumulations likely if you crank up the AC.
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by Storm » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:24 am
Forrest Gump wrote: ↑ Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:21 am
Sounds like a marginal window splat event. Windshield accumulations likely if you crank up the AC.
Sounds about right.
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by Rubus_Leucodermis » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:26 am
12z ECMWF still lookin’ good. Gotta like this trend in the models.
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It's called clown range for a reason.
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by NoahG » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:28 am
wetcoast91 wrote: ↑ Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:21 am
ECMWF. 150-300m snow levels for Vancouver Island. Mix down to 200m in the LM. Low pressure much weaker...more of an open wave.
How is the snow map for the ecmwf represent a 150 meter snow level? Shows snow right down to sea level
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by Storm » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:31 am
NoahG wrote: ↑ Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:28 am
How is the snow map for the ecmwf represent a 150 meter snow level? Shows snow right down to sea level
Trust the guy not the map.
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by Forrest Gump » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:36 am
6:16 AM PST Sunday 20 December 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:
Metro Vancouver - central including the City of Vancouver Burnaby and New Westminster
Metro Vancouver - North Shore including West Vancouver and North Vancouver
Metro Vancouver - northeast including Coquitlam and Maple Ridge
Metro Vancouver - southeast including Surrey and Langley
Metro Vancouver - southwest including Richmond and Delta
Heavy wet snow possible over higher elevations of southern Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland on Monday.
A low pressure system crossing Washington state Monday will bring abundant moisture to southern sections of the south coast. Areas with the heaviest precipitation will see the heavy rain switch over to heavy wet snow above about 150 metres during the day. Mixed rain and snow is even possible at sea level.
Precipitation should not be as heavy for northern sections of Vancouver so the snow level will likely be above 200 metres. Snowfall accumulations are uncertain at this time.
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by Hawk » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:37 am
Nito's back in business..just wait till the models flip in our favour again>it's the flip flop game..well known if you track the models.
January 2025 incoming..looks like more Pineapples..Happy New Year!
#patternlock with #patternshift mid month
Willoughby Langley at ~320ft / Similkameeeens ~3400ft
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by wetcoast91 » Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:37 am
NoahG wrote: ↑ Sun Dec 20, 2020 10:28 am
How is the snow map for the ecmwf represent a 150 meter snow level? Shows snow right down to sea level
Look at upper level temps.
ECMWF snowfall maps always do snowfall amounts in marginal setups.
See from last month: