We have had about 0.4" of precipitation for the last 24 hours. The heavy snowfall left a bit under two inches in two hours.
And then, there is this from Cliff Mass:
The Potential for a Major Cold Spell in the Northwest
Although temperatures have been relatively normal for the last few days, the last month has been decidedly colder than normal over the Northwest, as suggested by this map, which shows the deviation from normal for the past 30 days. Much of our region has been 2-4F colder than typical during the past month. Such cold temperatures have brought us a very healthy snowpack.
But the latest model runs are suggesting a much colder period next week, one that would be far colder than we have seen in many years.
Since we are looking forward in time for an extended period, we must think probabilistically and thus I will show you mainly ensemble (many forecast) output.
The fun never stops around here...
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