January 2021 Forecasts and Discussions

[OilerNut]

Not gonna snow is it.

EC issued a snowfall warning, so that is usually the killer.

[PortKells]

Ok those mesoscale updates put a damper on my enthusiasm but this is still fun. The anticipation of a potential snow event on the west coast is never not fun on these boards.

[Catnip]

Sandspit at +4C with a strong onshore wind. Tofino still +4C and seeing a dropping temp.

Good reflection of the colder MT polar airmass. The biggest achilles heel in these scenarios is the warm onshore component. Probably won't see an drastic warmup tomorrow or Monday.

THINK COLD N SNOW!

C’MON!

[SouthSardiswx]

Thanks! It'll be 12 pots of tea and a long night of anticipation for me.

In that case you'll probably pee more than it snows.

[VanCitySouth]

In that case you'll probably pee more than it snows.

Even 0.5 cm of accumulating snow is more liquid volume than my bladder can produce surely

[Forrest Gump]

I think it's better to just let it go, Abby. There is snow to track.

How about some karaoke to cheer everybody up. Here's a classic from the 70's

Snow will keep us Together by

Catnip and Tennille(Bono)


Snow
Snow will keep us together
Think of snow, whenever
Some sweet snow storm comes along, singing her song
Don't mess around, you've just got to be strong, just snow
'Cause we really love you, snow
We'll be thinking of you
Look to the skies and let snow keep us together

[wetcoast91]

Look at that popcorn like development due west. Some atmospheric instability?



Some potential convective activity has been modeled behind the initial front.

[SouthSardiswx]

How about some karaoke to cheer everybody up. Here's a classic from the 70's

Snow will keep us Together by

Catnip and Tennille(Bono)


Snow
Snow will keep us together
Think of snow, whenever
Some sweet snow storm comes along, singing her song
Don't mess around, you've just got to be strong, just snow
'Cause we really love you, snow
We'll be thinking of you
Look to the skies and let snow keep us together

Fantastic Gumpster.

[Hawk]

Look at that popcorn like development due west. Some atmospheric instability?



Some potential convective activity has been modeled behind the initial front.

Omg..thundersnow is coming

[Leighbugs]

It smells like snow outside. Sometimes people wonder what the heck I'm talking about when I say that. Maybe it's because I'm so in tune with the weather but I can smell seasons, if that makes sense. I know most people know what summer rain smells like, etc, but I can smell the most subtle changes in the air. Like, even a cloudy day has a smell but it differs depending on the time of year. Anyway, maybe it's weird? When I say I can smell February, or drizzle or even sunshine in November, people look at me like I'm nuts, including my own family. But it definitely smells like snow outside.

[SouthSardiswx]

It smells like snow outside. Sometimes people wonder what the heck I'm talking about when I say that. Maybe it's because I'm so in tune with the weather but I can smell seasons, if that makes sense. I know most people know what summer rain smells like, etc, but I can smell the most subtle changes in the air. Like, even a cloudy day has a smell but it differs depending on the time of year. Anyway, maybe it's weird? When I say I can smell February, or drizzle or even sunshine in November, people look at me like I'm nuts, including my own family. But it definitely smells like snow outside.

l agree.

[wetcoast91]

Omg..thundersnow is coming

Convective snow/rain/haul/graupel Monday.

This explains why snow maps are all over the place. Models are just useless in these setups.

[VanCitySouth]

It smells like snow outside. Sometimes people wonder what the heck I'm talking about when I say that. Maybe it's because I'm so in tune with the weather but I can smell seasons, if that makes sense. I know most people know what summer rain smells like, etc, but I can smell the most subtle changes in the air. Like, even a cloudy day has a smell but it differs depending on the time of year. Anyway, maybe it's weird? When I say I can smell February, or drizzle or even sunshine in November, people look at me like I'm nuts, including my own family. But it definitely smells like snow outside.

Welcome home!

[Pomoman]

I think before most snow events the temp ALWAYS warms up and freaks people (who want it) out. Inevitably once precip arrives it will cool things down again and snow will be had by all. Though I don’t feel those south of the Fraser will be writing home about this. And certainly not Tswwassen.
Convectivity is a great sign of possible surprises. All good.

[Catnip]

Convective snow/rain/haul/graupel Monday.

This explains why snow maps are all over the place. Models are just useless in these setups.

I tried to tell them Nito!

#nowcast