Update - Low Elevation Snow This Weekend?
There has been a lot of talk recently about the chances for low elevation snow from Seattle south to Eugene beginning this coming weekend. Models have been all over the place for the past week, swinging widely from a full on arctic blast to nothing more than showers on the ...
For The Love Of Weather & Van Halen
I write a lot about the weather. It is something that I am very passionate about. I have spent more than 25 years studying Pacific NW weather and now I get to share my passion with all of you. But let's forget about weather for just a moment. Instead, I ...
Dissapointing Winters Lately? I Say No!
I keep hearing people (mostly weather friends who have high standards for snow) talking about how "winter after winter is simply horrible" when it comes to snow in Seattle and Portland as of late. So, I thought I would toss out a quick retort. Let's remove any climate change / ...
Great Ams Meeting Lineup Announced
After coming off of the single largest Oregon AMS meeting in its 65 year history in January, the Oregon AMS is proud to announce that its February, March and April meetings have been set! There is also an exciting (yet still tentative) meeting planned for May that could end up ...
Early Spring Or Big Tease?
Hope everyone is having a great Friday! Just a short post here as the weather looks really boring for winter. But some of you may love it! Looking at the latest forecast models I would say that we are in for one of the best weekends since last fall. Looks ...
Video Of Global Warming Meeting Now Posted
The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) hosted an all-time record of 500 attendees at last week's AMS meeting in Portland. The much-talked-about and often very polarized topic of anthropogenic (human-caused) global warming was the focus of the meeting on January 25th at the Portland Airport Shilo Inn. ...
Capacity Crowd Of 500+ Attends Global Warming Meeting In Portland
The much-talked-about Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) meeting on human caused global warming drew a capacity crowd of just over 500 attendees last night in Portland and spilled over to nearly three hours. Last night's meeting was the single largest gathering in the history of our AMS ...
La Nina Slams Pacific Northwest
After a six week break, La Nina is back with a vengeance across the Pacific Northwest and she is bringing plenty of fury with her! Several cities and counties in both Washington and Oregon have declared states of emergency. In just the past four days alone, Oregon and Washington have ...
Global Warming Meeting Next Week In Portland
The much-talked-about Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) meeting on human caused global warming is next week in Portland. Please pass this reminder along. We are expecting a large audience, so please arrive early. We also hope to see you all for the no-host social hour in the ...
Mega Snowstorm Headed For Pac Nw?
Updated Tuesday Afternoon Like many of you, I woke up this morning to the national, regional and local headlines reading something like this --- Seattle and Portland bracing for mega snowstorm with up to 18" in Seattle and up to 12" in Portland. I even noticed that "Storm Tracker" Jim ...
Big Snow Event Possible, But Only If One Particular Model Verifies
Updated: Saturday Night 10:00pm Exciting times are coming, if you like active weather! First off, let me make a quick note that if the snow is flying on Monday, the Columbian Newspaper and I will be hosting a live web chat most of the day. All are welcome to join ...
Coldest Weather Of Winter Poised To Invade Pacific Northwest W/ Snow Likely
Coldest Weather of Winter Poised to Invade Pacific Northwest w/ Snow Likely After six weeks of mundane weather, the coldest air mass so far this winter is scheduled to arrive Saturday night across much of the Pacific Northwest, just in time time for the holiday weekend. The system in question ...
Global Warming Meeting Rescheduled In Portland
The much talked about Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) meeting on anthropogenic (human caused) global warming that was cancelled at OMSI has been rescheduled to Wednesday, January 25th 2012 from 7-9 PM.
Driest Start To December On Record & Nearing Record Cold
It appears as though the "wet" half of our wet and cold La Nina is taking a vacation and she shows no sign of returning anytime soon. Several cities across the Pacific Northwest are currently experiencing their all-time driest start to December on record. In Portland, this is the driest ...
Weather Calendars & Snow Tonight?
A quick post this afternoon. First up, several people have asked about snow today and tonight in the Portland / Vancouver area. The answer is pretty easy, no. The column of air above us is simply to warm. Looks like any flakes will stay above 1,500ft and/or the Columbia River ...
Wind Storm Anniversary Today
Today is the 16th anniversary of the last major wind storm to strike the Pacific Northwest on December 12th 1995. Similar to the November 13th 1981 "Friday the 13th" windstorm, the storm deepened to approximately 954mb along a powerful jet stream as it raced north and east off the Oregon ...
Gone With The "Crown Point" Wind - Part 2
No, this is not your local "wanted" bank robber! It is actually me dressed in what is needed when we make the annual migration to experience extreme wind! Local weather lovers from all around the Portland area flock to Vista House at Crown Point, just east of Portland each winter. ...
All-Time Weather Record To Be Broken
All-Time Weather Record To Be Broken Vancouver, Washington (December 7th 2011) - "Did it feel chilly this year in the Pacific Northwest? If you answered yes, you would be correct. With less than 25 days remaining in 2011 and no significantly warmer weather on the way, the Portland International Airport ...
Record Setting Barometric Pressure
Record Setting Barometric Pressure Are you feeling the pressure today, literally? If so, you are not alone. The Portland International Airport recorded a maximum barometric pressure reading Thursday (rounded to the nearest hundredth of an inch) of 30.76" (4:53am observation) which is tied for the second highest reading since records ...
Weather Record Falls
Portland Sets Weather Record Was it wet enough for you yesterday? Well check this one out. The Portland International Airport recorded 2.35" of precipitation yesterday (Tuesday) which smashes the previous daily record for November 22nd of 1.07" set in 1979. Yesterday's rainfall at the Portland International Airport was also the ...
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