OK, let’s review some rainfall from February: Murphy Dennis, near Clark County Rifles, 7.95 inches; Claudia Chiasson, Carson, 6.82 inches; Tyler Mode, Battle Ground, 4.81 inches; Bob Starr, Cougar, 12.66 inches; Phil Delany, Dole Valley, 9.70 inches; Robin Ruzek, Lake Shore, 4.21 inches; Pete Conrad near Tukes Mountain, 4.89 inches; Merle Moore, 2 miles west of Yacolt, 8.88 inches; Dave Campbell, 1 mile west of Heisson, 4.76 inches; Jim Knoll, Five Corners, 4.86 inches; Dan Hein, Camas, 4.87 inches; Bill Sobolewski, Livingston Mountain, 5.07 inches; Judy Darke, Felida, 4.36 inches; Larry Lebsack, Barberton,4.97 inches; Bob Mode, Minnehaha, 3.33 inches; Ellen Smart, Ridgefield, 5.10 inches; Gary Collins, Brush Prairie, 5.41 inches; and Roland Dersken from the Vancouver up north with 5.00 inches. I had 3.99 inches here in Salmon Creek.
The first significant rain in several weeks fell Saturday under continuously gray overcast skies. Quite a change from those warm sunny days — a little like back to winter, I would say. Technically, it is still winter at least until Friday.
Rainfall as of 5 p.m. was generally between three-quarters of an inch in the metro area to more than 2 inches in the foothills of Clark County. Several inches fell along the coastal mountains. Rain was falling at the ski areas, which most likely will finally torch the general ski season.
Gusty winds ushered in this nearly stationary front with winds of more than 50 mph at the coast and 30-40 inland. Today will see more rain and blustery winds, with a stormy day at the coast. St. Patrick’s Day looks dry, with highs in the 60s. A slight chance of showers early in the week, and again later in the week.
Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Reach him at http://patricktimm.com.
