December 2021 Forecasts And Discussions

[LadnerWeather]

GEM has the trough closer to the coast after New years with the ridge further east and looking a bit healthier than the GFS. Still lots to decide later this week but I don’t see us warming up significantly anytime soon

[Hawk]

Looks like a juicy cell east of Nanaimo. Always Nanaimo!

[SouthSardiswx]

GEM has the trough closer to the coast after New years with the ridge further east and looking a bit healthier than the GFS. Still lots to decide later this week but I don’t see us warming up significantly anytime soon

What does El Nito think never mind l don't want to know.

[Catnip]

Looks like some moisture is pushing in from the west.

Not sure how far it will make it though.

[Hawk]

-26c clear and gusty winds. Wind chill estimated at ~ -30c, colder during gusts

[SouthSardiswx]

Holy smoked Sardines Hope is -15c, -13.4 @ the pond in south Sardis, and very gusty outflow winds.

[Glacier]

The temperature has not been -50C in December in Canada in 23 years, but currently...

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[Roberts Creeker]

Still snowing here, tiny flakes right now steadily falling and the trees are white. So beautiful and peaceful out.

[Nimbus2]

Typical island micro climates in this set up Nimbus2?

Yes, I would agree with that. I was watching the radar all day yesterday and it was evident that the South Island was in the centre of the upper trough line. The moist, southerly flow was persistent to the east over the Fraser Valley while we had variable cloudiness and the odd flurry. I suspect there was some rain (snow) shadow effect as well.

[Hawk]

All "hail" WP!! Lol. Hail...close to snow
He called for the blizzard and the blizzard it was! The great Christmas day blizzard of 2021

[SouthSardiswx]

Oh great l knew it Knucks/ Kraken game cancelled tomorrow.

[SouthSardiswx]

There's no way we reach our predicted high of -8c in the central valley.
This is the coldest temperature l've experienced in a number of years.

[Monty]

Yes, I would agree with that. I was watching the radar all day yesterday and it was evident that the South Island was in the centre of the upper trough line. The moist, southerly flow was persistent to the east over the Fraser Valley while we had variable cloudiness and the odd flurry. I suspect there was some rain (snow) shadow effect as well.

Been a bit dissatisfying so far here. It looked really promising when the winds shifted around 4pm yesterday and those dark low clouds advanced from the east but nothing major came from it.

We have had just about 7cm since last night and I have a feeling it’ll snow lightly most of the day, so not too bad.

[Bonovox]

Looks like some moisture is pushing in from the west.

Not sure how far it will make it though.

I see it.

There is snow all around the Lower Mainland right now, but I guess we can't be too greedy.

[Bonovox]

We really need a region wide snowfall right now. Up and down the coast. Just snow everywhere.