August 2021 Forecasts And Discussions

[Monty]

OT. But that’s an ugly track for New Orleans. Big surge to the east of the eye.

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[PortKells]

OT. But that’s an ugly track for New Orleans. Big surge to the east of the eye.

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[Bonovox]

OT. But that’s an ugly track for New Orleans. Big surge to the east of the eye.

Euro makes landfall west of New Orleans as well.

[Typeing3]

12z GFS ensembles:

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[PortKells]

Getting hit pretty hard here, radar looks full over the region. Hrrr has the interior getting a bunch too.

[PortKells]

Thunderstorms over maple ridge?

[Rubus_Leucodermis]

In personal news, it’s really looking like I will be moving north soon. Now to find out which siren song is louder: being in a close-in neighborhood (job is in Gastown), or being someplace that tends to score well in the snow department like Burnaby Mountain.

[PortKells]

In personal news, it’s really looking like I will be moving north soon. Now to find out which siren song is louder: being in a close-in neighborhood (job is in Gastown), or being someplace that tends to score well in the snow department like Burnaby Mountain.

Gastown is insane. Like New York prices. There's a guy here who lives on Burnaby mountain, he went looking for scores last winter but it didn't quite turn out...yet. Honestly there are pockets of East Vancouver that do quite well for snow, on north facing slopes.
This city is unbelievably expensive though, I hope you find a good spot!

[Typeing3]

In personal news, it’s really looking like I will be moving north soon. Now to find out which siren song is louder: being in a close-in neighborhood (job is in Gastown), or being someplace that tends to score well in the snow department like Burnaby Mountain.

Outside of Burnaby Mountain, some of East Van does decently well in the snow department, like PK said.

Metrotown-Edmonds corridor in Burnaby definitely outperforms similar locales to the north and south as well.

[Roberts Creeker]

True but usually it's degrees of cold rain.

Don't like cold rain...had that reinforced today. My neighbour offered me a downed tree for firewood so of course the day that worked for both of us was the 2nd rainy day in 2 months...but we cut and moved just short of a cord so I will be warm this winter. Just have to split and stack it now.

ps. I like your new seasonal tag line.

[Roberts Creeker]

12z GFS ensembles:
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Looks like winter...rain, rain, rain. Good bye summer

[PortKells]

Outside of Burnaby Mountain, some of East Van does decently well in the snow department, like PK said.

Metrotown-Edmonds corridor in Burnaby definitely outperforms similar locales to the north and south as well.

Yes. Metrotown is incredible for snow. And not much else...
Upper sections of New West are good too. Really the differences aren't enough to overcome any other advantages in neighbourhoods. But if all else is equal you definitely can choose for snow and realistically get some wins.

[Pomoman]

In personal news, it’s really looking like I will be moving north soon. Now to find out which siren song is louder: being in a close-in neighborhood (job is in Gastown), or being someplace that tends to score well in the snow department like Burnaby Mountain.

Living on Bby Mtn has its pros and cons for sure. There are some restaurants but hours during COVID are bizarre. Starbucks closes at 230. Lots of places close at 7 for food. But Steve’s Poke Bar, Biercraft, Pho99 are all good. There is a grocery store. But for most things you do have to venture down the mountain. But it’s a quick springboard to Burnaby and Vancouver and to the east. Snow wise I was a bit disappointed BUT we did have scores that others did not, including a good 4 or 5 inches of additional snow than down the hill during our one good snowfall last winter. The views are amazing if you find the right place. The quality of construction is Sh*t though. Do. Not. Buy. If you move up here.
Anyway it is peaceful mostly and lots of hiking trails outside your door. So pros and cons.

[SouthSardiswx]

OT. But that’s an ugly track for New Orleans. Big surge to the east of the eye.

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Didn't they improve the levee's after Katrina but still scary if that track verifies.

[SouthSardiswx]

Yes. Metrotown is incredible for snow. And not much else...
Upper sections of New West are good too. Really the differences aren't enough to overcome any other advantages in neighbourhoods. But if all else is equal you definitely can choose for snow and realistically get some wins.

Austin heights Coquitlam rocks as well especially Catnippers area.