Sunday April 3: Winds later today and Monday can gust up to around 25-30 mph at times. It will become breezy later this morning or afternoon with wind gusts up to 15-20 mph at times. Winds may further increase this evening through Monday afternoon with gusts up to 30 mph possible. Strongest winds will blow […]
Friday April 1: I took a little trip to Reno, so didn't post anything over the past week. Saw very little snow over our local passes. There'll be isolated to scattered light showers across the area between 6pm this evening and 3am Saturday, then dry the rest of Saturday through Sunday afternoon. Normal high/low temperature: […]
Wednesday March 23: The Spring Equinox occurred this past Sunday (Meteorological Spring began back on March 1). Could see some sprinkles or an isolated shower through this afternoon, otherwise it looks dry through Saturday morning. Rain is then expected to develop Sunday afternoon into Monday morning (around 1/4"). Thereafter, next rain chances look to be […]
Wednesday March 16: The observed peak wind gusts during Saturday evening's wind storm are accurate recordings of the wind speed. I know it seems like the winds were stronger, but keep this in mind: 1) The wind direction was more from the west instead of south when the strongest winds occurred; 2) Normally when we […]
Friday March 11: Two storm systems will bring periods of rain to the area Saturday afternoon through Tuesday. Windy on Saturday. Total combined rainfall 1.00-1.50". System #1, Saturday-Sunday: rain develops 1:00-4:00pm Saturday afternoon. Winds can gust up to about 25 mph at times, mainly noon to 7:00pm Saturday. Expect about 1/2" of rainfall through Sunday. […]
Sunday March 6: Quiet weather for us, but check out the video of yesterday's tornado in Iowa https://youtu.be/fiMKGnfoDN4. Fast forward to 3 minutes and then to 4 minutes. Clocks spring ahead NEXT Sunday (March 13). Our next chance of light rain will be Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning (less than 1/4") with just some breezes to 15 […]
Wednesday March 3: Lots of data for you today! The series of storm systems dropped 1.81" of rain from Saturday (Feb 26) through early this morning and was within the predicted range (1.13" just on March 2). Shower chances will continue through Friday, but don't expect much at all. High pressure moves in Saturday through Tuesday, […]
Monday Feb 28: Periods of rain with some breezes up to 15 mph can be expected for the rest of the week. Moisture extending down to just north of Hawaii is being pumped into parts of our region. That's why it's mild with a "tropical" feel (it was 61 degrees at 2:00am!). Total rainfall through Tuesday […]
Friday Feb 25: Clouds will be on the increase this evening and Saturday. Cold again tonight, 27-30, then well above freezing starting Saturday night. Morning lows this week: 27 Tuesday, 19 Wednesday, 18 Thursday, 21 this morning. Rain will develop later Saturday afternoon or evening. A series of 4-5 storm systems will bring periods of […]
Monday Feb 21: Check out the satellite image - those speckled clouds moving into Oregon are indicative of very cold air. Modified Arctic air will continue moving into the region through Tuesday night. High temps upper 30's-low 40's through Wednesday. Lows tonight 25, Tuesday night 15-18, Wednesday night 20, Thursday night 25. This is way […]
