tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post1455329027840376680..comments2024-03-18T22:50:29.792-07:00Comments on Cliff Mass Weather Blog: The Long-Term ForecastCliff Mass Weather Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13948649423540350788noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-19958772872943887682010-09-19T11:41:52.268-07:002010-09-19T11:41:52.268-07:00Unfortunately, salt is a fun-killer: it is the dea...Unfortunately, salt is a fun-killer: it is the death knell of street skiing. Farewell, citywide partying; hello, productivity.Matt Hinckleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01181045860453780864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-82845834676295906012010-09-13T06:01:55.385-07:002010-09-13T06:01:55.385-07:00What about the PDO? Would be interested to hear w...What about the PDO? Would be interested to hear what you expect from the really long-term forecast, i.e., next couple of decades. Have we figured out if we have entered a negative phase PDO and if so, should we expect more summers like this in the coming decades?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01963568147460579638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-5455568829440934162010-09-12T18:21:09.947-07:002010-09-12T18:21:09.947-07:00We should not make fun of our elected officials, M...We should not make fun of our elected officials, Mayor McMumbles will clear the snow this winter and if he cannot I have my Subaru in the garage.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-16063811024235162542010-09-11T22:27:12.611-07:002010-09-11T22:27:12.611-07:00Bring on the SNOW!!!Bring on the SNOW!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02195445555317132389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-13276474535714950172010-09-11T21:45:28.912-07:002010-09-11T21:45:28.912-07:00Well, it's just winter we're talking about...Well, it's just winter we're talking about, not "30 Days of Night" or "I Am Legend." We've got our warning. Now let's USE it and while we're at it, let's encourage everyone else we know to prepare as well. The more people who heed the call that winter (or November) could be bad, the better, and maybe some of them will act on the warning. I know I am, I'm preparing now. Let's face it, we could all brush up on our preparedness, considering the other risks out there for living in a subduction zone. Then after we're prepped, and the snow falls, let's go sledding!WanderChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13544385336966364466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-4832799818869914302010-09-11T17:26:37.578-07:002010-09-11T17:26:37.578-07:00So extra dark and drippy is the rule here, I see. ...So extra dark and drippy is the rule here, I see. Can you suggest the closest place to find warm saltwater come Jan/Feb and maybe a little sunshine? I can see my SAD self will need a few days there this winter. Baja? Hawaii? Florida?Urfahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05737966120258276492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-30037793684573367372010-09-11T15:06:53.888-07:002010-09-11T15:06:53.888-07:00Portland will be a near second to Seattle when the...Portland will be a near second to Seattle when the zombie plague spreads. iphones and the art of texting won't help both crowds when the #&*& hits the fan. If people are worried about not getting their latte because of a little snow on the roads we are in trouble.Joshhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645629430659310315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-91463049113975173022010-09-11T12:14:37.393-07:002010-09-11T12:14:37.393-07:00To get back on topic, I'm finding this to be g...To get back on topic, I'm finding this to be good news. I like my winters to actually be wintry, and I'm looking forward to more cross-country skiing this winter.Pizza Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450493879214833679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-44530210310314806012010-09-11T12:13:15.483-07:002010-09-11T12:13:15.483-07:00mainstreeter: Please let me know how that makes S...mainstreeter: Please let me know how that makes Seattle competent at anything other than building sports stadiums and sculpture parks. The World-Class City (TM) got schooled by pretty much all of its uncool plebeian neighbors during that snowstorm. I guess that's what happens when you put basic city services above impressing trendoids in Paris.<br /><br />And you still apparently don't know the difference between condemnation and a warning.Pizza Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07450493879214833679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-9626760312099910822010-09-10T22:38:51.870-07:002010-09-10T22:38:51.870-07:00Columbus Day Storm - weak Nina
Inaugural Day Stor...Columbus Day Storm - weak Nina<br /><br />Inaugural Day Storm - neutral<br /><br />Dec 12, 1995 Storm - weak Nina<br /><br />Hanukkah Eve Storm - weak NinoBham_Guyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01472239482436641063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-68440451654395517902010-09-10T21:44:56.653-07:002010-09-10T21:44:56.653-07:00Tim, spent time in Portland, the former director o...Tim, spent time in Portland, the former director of transportation who coined that phrase was busted on her Vespa for DUI. Her campaign for city council is toast. Portland didn't fare any better the last go round when thousands were stuck on the freeway.mainstreeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311958194036737432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-19672368586487026452010-09-10T16:28:48.695-07:002010-09-10T16:28:48.695-07:00So we may be cooler and wetter than normal....but ...So we may be cooler and wetter than normal....but what about wind? Do big windstorms usually happen in La Nina years? Wondering if the 3 biggest in my memory...the Columbus Day Storm, Inagural Day Storm, and the most recent Hannuka Eve Storm....were on nuetral or La Nina years? OK...so I love a good wind storm! Snow is good too, but wind is so much more exciting!windloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06944033579068806230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-34159864569671587872010-09-10T16:19:21.082-07:002010-09-10T16:19:21.082-07:00Do you have any information on the interplay betwe...Do you have any information on the interplay between La Nina and the Pacific Decadal Oscillation as it affects precipitation/temperature? In other words, is it known if the PDO results in an amplifying effect?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03196825057499140782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-68255161288074696072010-09-10T15:29:33.079-07:002010-09-10T15:29:33.079-07:00Sweet. Cliff, how do you think this La Nina will c...Sweet. Cliff, how do you think this La Nina will compare to that of 2007-2008? Cause that was a great year for skiing. I have a feeling this could be a real strong one, because the last MAJOR La Nina (1998-1999) occured right after one of the strongest El Ninos ever recorded. <br />I think even an average snowfall in the mountains would make all skiers happy compared to last year.Charlie Phillipshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00714553915658896340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-67133292438599997482010-09-10T14:46:18.779-07:002010-09-10T14:46:18.779-07:00LorbeerTLC, that probably happens more frequently ...LorbeerTLC, that probably happens more frequently than many people think. For example, the winter of 1999/2000 was very unremarkable for a La Nina winter. Temperatures were above average and there were next to no storms the entire winter. On the flipside, the winter of 2006/07 was a relatively cool and stormy El Nino. I don't think it was colder than normal, but it wasn't mild like a typical El Nino.<br /><br />Maybe Cliff can elaborate on this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864850951303580894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-87735685431293061732010-09-10T12:02:45.881-07:002010-09-10T12:02:45.881-07:00Hi Cliff,
I'm just curious. To you knowledge, ...Hi Cliff,<br />I'm just curious. To you knowledge, have we ever been in a "La Nina" year to where the PNW turned out to be drier & warmer than normal or an "El Nino" year where we were cooler & wetter than normal?<br />Thanks.LorbeerTLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04745856465096927679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-54692229540764403582010-09-10T11:40:44.651-07:002010-09-10T11:40:44.651-07:00mainstreeter: You've obviously confused conde...mainstreeter: You've obviously confused condemnation with a warning.<br /><br />If you go down to Portland, the motto emblazoned on their city vehicles is: "The City That Works." As a former Seattleite, I know exactly where that dig is aimed. And it's justified.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08882435358173829560noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-36159010004947254492010-09-10T08:03:55.616-07:002010-09-10T08:03:55.616-07:00More snow is just want the doctor ordered! Bring ...More snow is just want the doctor ordered! Bring it ON!michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766914470655924524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-32807475212493058012010-09-10T07:32:33.215-07:002010-09-10T07:32:33.215-07:00I'm adding snowshoes and a sled to my wish lis...I'm adding snowshoes and a sled to my wish list.WanderChowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13544385336966364466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-66450572150990344632010-09-09T22:44:20.762-07:002010-09-09T22:44:20.762-07:00I PLAN on preparing. I PLAN on having my food stor...I PLAN on preparing. I PLAN on having my food storage filled out and my pantry built before we have to go through I-5 being flooded, AGAIN. In fact anyone can go to the LDS ( Mormon) cannery in Kent and buy flour, sugar, wheat, rice and other dry goods using a form found on lds.org under the heading family preparadness.Diary of a cat householdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03740567152994415008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-72571664468266528422010-09-09T22:42:15.858-07:002010-09-09T22:42:15.858-07:00Thanks for letting us know.
It looks like a stron...Thanks for letting us know.<br /><br />It looks like a strong la nina event too. Maybe sometime down the road let us know why it brings cooler and wetter than normal conditions.smokejumperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05358322512081660205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-49174671754715575392010-09-09T22:04:04.476-07:002010-09-09T22:04:04.476-07:00I haven't heard much about the Howard Hanson d...I haven't heard much about the Howard Hanson dam lately, but this forecast seems to suggest that sandbags might be a good investment. Cliff, can you comment?Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04468977325422224832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-54975261278241268042010-09-09T21:30:38.050-07:002010-09-09T21:30:38.050-07:00Wondering about the Portland/Vancouver area... Sa...Wondering about the Portland/Vancouver area... Same as Seattle, or less snowy? Do the winds from the gorge play a part?snapdragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10052978249380402838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-24436384660177101372010-09-09T20:38:47.487-07:002010-09-09T20:38:47.487-07:00Anything would be better than last winters perpetu...Anything would be better than last winters perpetual boring fall like drival. It never got very cold, very wet or very warm it was just about as dull as dull can get for winters around here in the PNW. Looking at some of the things happening in our oceans and in our atmosphere this year it looks like thing could be interesting.Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03836049218472044548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-33744023619177097482010-09-09T18:19:32.947-07:002010-09-09T18:19:32.947-07:00sounds like you've already condemned the mayor...sounds like you've already condemned the mayor before the snow flies.mainstreeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06311958194036737432noreply@blogger.com