Tri-Cities weather 2021 (Seattle, Prosser: house, places to live, stats)

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by Frihed89

I lived and worked there for 13 years. Summer starts in April and ends in late October. By mid-august, 105 deg day time temperatures were the norm. Is it even hotter, now? In the 13 years I spent there it only rained once during that period, in April. I forget the year.

Tri-cities averages about 7 inches of rain per year, compared with 38 in Seattle. Most occurs between October and April.
The number of 100-plus days vary from year to year. In 2015 there were more than twenty, but other years only a few may occur.

[Botev1912]

Major snowfall up to 20 inches by Monday in the Puget Sound region. Tri-Cities might be spared.

https://cliffmass.blogspot.com/2021/...r-western.html

[pnwguy2]

Yep, the forecast has changed a bit. Now seeing possible snow Thursday through Saturday. However no watches or warnings have been issued for the Tri-Cities. I am still expecting this to be a minor event here, but of course things can change.
And yes, Seattle and Portland could get hit hard.

[M3 Mitch]

Well, stand by. We will see what tomorrow brings, in terms of snow and cold. Fortunately I can do most of my job from home here, and the wood shed is well stocked, the wood stove is well stoked.

[pnwguy2]

Looks like Saturday may be biggest snow day but I seriously doubt these predictions of 8 inches will play out. I could be wrong and will admit it if I am. Even if they come to fruition looks like a warmup will come by mid next week.

[Botev1912]

Forecasts is almost completely flipped, now showing less than 1" for Seattle on Saturday... All the snow is going south to Olympia and Portland.

[pnwguy2]

Originally Posted by Botev1912

Forecasts is almost completely flipped, now showing less than 1" for Seattle on Saturday... All the snow is going south to Olympia and Portland.

I think there are changes in our climate (without using the GW term). Winter storms that come in from the west? Well, I guess that has always been possible, but as the jet stream changes precipitation meeting cold air can indeed create a snowstorm/freezing rain event in Portland, and avoiding Seattle. In my life I have not witnessed too many of these. Not saying they have not occurred in the past, but these anomalies seem to be occurring more frequently. The jury is still out if this is indeed notable climate change, but I see changes in my lifetime. On the other hand, my lifetime is short in the big scheme of things, so I will humbly concede I have no frickin' idea. In the meantime, I will live locally and watch how these storms effect my home area, Tri-Cities. At this point, this whole thing looks to be a mountain out of a molehill. But, yes Saturday looks to be the snowiest day here. I would say the prediction of 8 inches is high, but then again who knows. Anything is possible. Fortunately, this is a short-term event from all indications.

PS: Can't speak for everyone, but discussing weather is far more interesting, and less stressful, than discussing today's politics!

[pnwguy2]

1-2" today (Friday the 12th), with another 2-4" expected into Saturday. Maybe some more on Monday, but not expected to be more than about 2". What is notable is the entire northern tier of the US is under this cold spell, even dropping down into the central plains and Texas. This is not just a local event by any means!

[TheTimidBlueBars]

Even the coast is getting hammered. Currently 29 in Aberdeen, 31 in Forks, 28 in Port Angeles, all with snow

[pnwguy2]

This is a continental storm, such as we don’t often see. Here in Tri cities we are certainly getting a piece of it, but this is not local, this is widespread across North America. Global warming has a funny way of displaying to us.