Patrick Timm is a neighborhood climate specialist. His column seems Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Attain him at ptimmwriter@gmail.com.
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It was a wild trip there for some time as climate situations made journey dicey at instances. The primary spherical arrived early Thursday, with a dry powder snow blowing sideways in lots of areas amid that sturdy east wind. We managed to get some respite later Thursday earlier than the subsequent band of moisture moved northward.
By then, heat air aloft had moved in and freezing rain and ice pellets fell for some time, making a glaze in all places. Then because the low-pressure system lastly moved inland to our south, colder air aloft allowed snow to fall all the way in which right down to the lowlands. By midnight, it was snowing severely and coated the ice layer.
Reviews assorted, however I’d say 2 to 4 inches lastly fell countywide. I feel forecast fashions dealt with the storm fairly effectively as we bought nearer to the occasion Wednesday night.
These easterly winds out of the Gorge have been insane, with speeds at Portland airport reported at 52 mph and even a bit of greater on the Glen Jackson Bridge.
It was enjoyable watching the snow early Thursday blowing off rooftops, which is uncommon for us right here within the lowlands. Often, we’ve got a wetter number of snow. It was troublesome initially to make a snowman, however because it warmed up, the snow softened, and plenty of yards have been dotted with the cheery creatures.
By midday Friday, the roads have been clearing: The snow melted as air temperatures climbed above freezing. Colleges have been closed, and a few deliveries have been delayed.
My field of Valentine’s Day sweets for my spouse have been scheduled for supply Friday, however UPS despatched me a discover that because of opposed climate situations, the field wouldn’t be delivered till Monday. Climate has its ups and downs; that was a downer. No less than I had good intentions, proper?
The chilly climate shall be behind us as we slowly heat, and moisture within the liquid type will descend upon us later this weekend and all subsequent week. It would heat into the 50s, which I’m positive will really feel way more snug. I’ll commerce my heavy winter jacket for my raincoat.
The rest of February must be hotter and wetter than common. Snow will retreat to the mountains, water droplets off the gutters will change icicles, and we’ll have reminiscences of a white Valentine’s Day 2025 to cherish.
Take excellent care.
