Pacific Northwest Weather

[R-Dub]

Here are my stats as of 8:40PM

2/24/05 LK Goodwin WA
8:38:34 PM CURRENT
Clear
Temperature (ºF) 36.9
Humidity (%) 78.5
Wind (mph) NNW 0.0
Daily Rain (") 0.00
Pressure ("Hg) 30.10
Dew Point: 34.2 ºF

[andrewr]

I've got 38 here with a dew point of 30. I think it will be on the verge of frost in a few areas.

EDIT: In case no one noticed, Hoquiam set a record high yesterday at 63. Today they maxed at 51, really showing the push of marine air.

[R-Dub]

Currently at 9:10PM 35.1 degrees

Well have a great night everyone!!

[andrewr]

36 at my house and 31 in Ravensdale. It should be very close to freezing tonight if the clouds hold off a little while longer.

[snow_wizzard]

TT...You should add, in most places. The dew point here is still very low. There could be a very tight line between the cold spots and much milder readings tonight. We are currently at 35.

[W13]

37 F, with a Dew Point of 27 F as of 9:42 PM.

[W13]

On August 1 of last year (don't ask why I picked the date it was just random), Barrow's high was 36 after a low of 30. There was even some light snow. But I think that is still too warm for snow_wizzard:)

That would be awesome to have that type of summer.

[W13]

By the way, Ravensale is already down to 31.6 F as of 15 minutes ago. They should get down to at least 25 F at the current rate they are dropping at.

[W13]

By the way, Ravensale is already down to 31.6 F as of 15 minutes ago. They should get down to at least 25 F at the current rate they are dropping at.

[TT-SEA]

I thought I would have the lowest dewpoint tonight.

I have a temperature of 43 and dewpoint of 34.

It does not feel like frost tonight.

I see dewpoints in the mid-30's for most of the Puget Sound locations and I still have a dewpoint of 34 WAY out in North Bend.

[andycottle]

Randy...very nice pics you took!

Tim...my current temp as of 9:57pm is 40 with DP of 34 and humidity 76% with baro slightly rising and 29.88. -- Andy

[TT-SEA]

Rain is coming!!

Here is the forecasted precipitation for Monday morning (2/28) through Wednesday afternoon (3/2)...

[andycottle]

Hi folks. Viewing tonights run of the 00z...forecast is still generally the same from what I had said earlier. Mostly sunny through rest of this week and weekend with highs in the mid-upper 50`s, then showers with steady showers at times 28th through about the 5th. Very strong high pressure ridge taking firm hold for 6th - 13th. That high pressure still appearing to be at it`s peak for March 8th....as 500MB vorticity heights are now showing 582DM for the evening of the 8th. 850MB temps still showing pretty high values...+9C to near +12C and heights near 1600M. So with a 1029MB high almost right on top of us, good off shore flow and decent southerly winds...we could now very well see high temps in the low 80`s.
Will see if this holds out for later runs. -- Andy

[snow_wizzard]

TT...I am a bit mystified how the dp can be higher in North Bend than here. Just par for the course this year I guess.

Wow...that rain at day 6 looks really impressive. I had not looked that closely on this run.

As for the next ridge...the GFS still shows it wanting to retrogress after it sets up. It could start out warm and then get colder, if it's right. It shows the high could pinch off and leave us in a cool easterly flow (around the bottom of the high). That would result in some wild temp swings!

[andrewr]

Currently 34F now. Maybe by a "Wild March", TT meant temperatures in the 80's and sun.

EDIT: Down to 33F. Oh so close to freezing.

[snow_wizzard]

The one thing I am sure about is that March will be weird. There is just no way it could be normal after this month. It certainly looks very continental again in the 10 - 15 day period. The question is, will it be cold continental or warm. The latest GFS shows a scenario that could bring much above normal highs and record lows to some areas. Perhaps even more extreme than this week, in that respect.

People keep comparing the current weather to California, I think that Elko Nevada, or even Denver would be more accurate. The nights are just too cold for Cal. I guess it just makes me gag to be compared to Cal....

[AnthonyC]

andycottle,

Even with +12C 850 mb heights and 570 500 mb heights, you'll never get temperatures to approach 80F in the beginning of March. First, the sun duration and height does not support those kinds of temperatures. Second, there's not enough warm air coming from the south to produce such high temperatures. I would say mid, upper 60s with those above values.

If we could get two, three feet of fresh, new snow in the mountains I would be very happy. They desperately need snow and late next week and weekend look promising for the mountains. If we can get the snow level to fall below 3k, everything will be fine.

Alright, goodnite to all!

Anthony

[andrewr]

It's now freezing. Wonder how much lower it is going to go before the clouds move in? We were in the mid 60's today and are now down to 32, amazing.

[andycottle]

36 degrees here at 12:13am with clear skies. Good night you all! -- Andy

[snow_wizzard]

How about that...we made the big 32 in Covington yet again. That is now the 17th low of 32 or below this month tied with Feb 1996 for the most since Feb 1993. I just can't believe that some people are not impressed by that. We are talking about the most freezing lows in one month in YEARS!

To say the least, SE King County has taken the cold night award this month. Olympia has had some slightly colder lows, but we have been SO consistent.