Currently snowing

In case you don't have any windows, it's currently snowing. 0.5 to 1 inch so far. Dry snow. Should snow for several more hours.

New forecasting models FTW

The new forecasting system accurately predicted this snow storm, but the old system didn't.

Definitely snowing tomorrow morning

Definitely going to snow early tomorrow morning, changing to rain the early afternoon. Snow will be caused by a warm/wet front hitting our current cold front, without the effects of solar warming (since it's going to happen overnight tonight).

More no snow...till Friday?

It's either cold and dry or warm and wet around here. Until Friday...? stay tuned.

Sounding like a broken record

Still no snow. None will fall tomorrow either.

No snow

It's cold enough for snow but there's no precipitation. Maybe a tiny bit overnight but don't hold your breath.

Snow?!

Light snow over SW Washington today. Maybe more widespread snow in the eve. Stay tuned.

EW!

The air quality in Shanghai can be twice as bad as an airport smoking lounge.

I was right

About not getting any snow. WA coast got 0.5 inches. Oregon got up to 9! The convergence zone is on the other side of the Olympics right now.

We're back...to disappoint you

Over the next 48 hours, our beflanneled brethren to the south get snow, but not us. Here it's gonna be dry, cold, and windy.

Naming Storms

Cliff names a storm. The same storm doesn't come in as strong as expected.

Birds are migrating northward through the area.

DC Snowstorm what?

Ensemble models showed large uncertainty. Forecasters missed this one. Better computers may help.

Smoke and Wine

Smoke from last summer's fires may have impacted wine crop. No confirmation.

Teacher Testing

Teachers should be tested, not students.

Eastern Washington dry but not overly so

Eastern Washington has been dry over the last two months, but in the long term is doing alright.

Numerical Weather Prediction

It could be so much better. Relying on the Europeans is not good enough.

Radar Issues

Radar sometimes hits the ocean and confuses things. Its true.

Boring you say?

Lots of rain (snow in mountains) coming Thursday & Friday. Sustained wind (30kts) at coast. Also, most people suck at probability.

2012 was Boring

SWEI gauges how boring the weather here was. 2012 tied with 1962 for most boring. Come on 2013, here's hoping...

Cloud formation

If air rises, it often becomes cooler and expands due to lower pressure, helping to form clouds.

MOAR Computers

Cliff wants more computers for weather forecasting.

Fog is hard to predict

Its hard to predict when fog will stick around or go away. WeatherWorldProblem.

High Pressure Block Moving In

Expect dry, slightly cold weather for a week or so.

Radar follows the laws of physics

The Earth is curved and radar beams are straight (essentially), so stuff at ground level is hard to see.

Warm Rain

Shallow clouds create drizzle if atmosphere is warm enough, making warm drizzle.

NWS Upgrades Possible

Bureaucracy is bad and removing it helps fix things.

Lowand snow not likely

Lowland snow not likely, 1' in mountains by Sunday 2/3.

Atlantic Storm

Big Atlantic storm coming up. Boring weather here.

Snoqualmie is Hot

Its still warmer at higher altitudes than cold.

Its still warm higher up

Learn to fly and you'll get warmer weather. Otherwise, not.

Warmer Up High

Extreme inversion in effect. Cliff points out its way warmer about 1000' up, and no clouds.

Stale Air

Cold, fog, stale air dangerous to sensitive populations. Change coming next Tuesday.

Lines in the Clouds

Ships exhaust makes lines in the atmosphere. Yeah that's it folks.

Global Warming Part 1

Global warming is happening. We've lost opportunities. Here's why it won't stop anytime soon. More on what to do in Part 2.

Cold - watch for ice

Its cold now, may warm up slightly Sat, then cold cold for a while. Careful on roadways if air temp is below 37F.

Light Temporary Snow Then Cold

Light but temporary snow in the convergence zone Thursday night. Very cold but dry for a bit after that.

Shell made a bad decision

Shell was listening to the Bad Idea Bears when they moved their drilling platform recently.

Its Cold

Historically, its cold today. In reality, its cold today. Its cold.

Darker Than Normal

It was darker than normal in December. Now its not.