tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post4616108367654833910..comments2024-03-28T10:16:44.231-07:00Comments on Cliff Mass Weather Blog: Wild WindsCliff Mass Weather Bloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13948649423540350788noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-10511819406218937672011-02-14T11:25:40.314-08:002011-02-14T11:25:40.314-08:00Lowland snow I can take or leave. It's the sn...Lowland snow I can take or leave. It's the snow in the mountains that has me excited. We skied on 6 inches of new at Crystal on Sunday and there was nothing but sun! Nowhere in the forecast was the word sun ever mentioned. What a treat! And there's nothing but snow in the forecast up there.TVNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13009390667773034005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-91713551710229615392011-02-14T03:49:00.742-08:002011-02-14T03:49:00.742-08:00I was pretty disappointed with King5's forecas...I was pretty disappointed with King5's forecast Saturday morning for Saturday... let alone prior ones for the same target. I check NWS pretty frequently and didn't get the warning I expected from them either. Seemed like all were saying Bellingham (north WA) was going to gust to 50 mph while seattle only 25-35 mph. <br /><br />I've been doing lots of work outside, and at least by the morning of an event, it seems the "almost-nowcast" should be communicated clearly so people have at least a couple of hours to batten down.<br /><br />Looking at your surface map from ~0400 (Local) it's hard for me to see the model had it right either (10 knots in Seattle was way off). Maybe not enough info without a loop or series of maps showing the front transiting the region. <br /><br />Love your blog but I'm a bit down on our local forecasts of late b/c it seems like the tube is saying "washout" for the weekend then we have dry weather for both days (and rain pretty much just at night). Definitely drives your point about the need for more frequent updates and tailored interpretation. Also makes me think one should spend a lot less time paying attention to the talking heads, more time with their ear to the ground on your site/NWS (and their discussion)/looking at models), and just put the tube-ing out energy into making sure resources are protected. End of the day though we need experts to share insight into the forecast details and uncertainty and that's why I love your blog... even if it's usually looking back. Many thanks!<br /><br />Let it snow!M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17784147686877802436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-45096515121332613782011-02-14T01:04:28.894-08:002011-02-14T01:04:28.894-08:00It is pretty neat that the GFS has indicated this ...It is pretty neat that the GFS has indicated this pattern change since as early as mid to late January! It kept delaying it, but it was very consistent on indicating it!Wx Enthusiasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11676337731061824294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-63814453457522187242011-02-13T14:35:36.905-08:002011-02-13T14:35:36.905-08:00But the day temps for next weekend and forward are...But the day temps for next weekend and forward are forecast 'warm' (nights are cold) so the snow won't stay around, or will it?Scrapycandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134006928274020506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-56498590639728901452011-02-13T13:01:02.829-08:002011-02-13T13:01:02.829-08:00For once the Weather Service had it fairly close f...For once the Weather Service had it fairly close for the San Juan Islands. I'm trying to convince them that there shouldn't be a discrepancy between wind speeds for the islands and for the Northern Inland Waters. Typically they'll cut wind speeds by half in their island forecast. This is nonsensical and leads to very erroneous forecasts. Hopefully, I'm getting through to them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-53121306362558122902011-02-13T11:49:04.480-08:002011-02-13T11:49:04.480-08:00Saw just a tiny little spelling error. The photogr...Saw just a tiny little spelling error. The photographer's last name for the fallen tree in Kirkland is Hurst, not Hirst.<br /><br />Great blog! Been reading it regularly, and I always recommend your blog to people who are new to Seattle, and a few FEMA guys.Dejenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13071231659413727724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-20879804785692996522011-02-13T11:46:56.084-08:002011-02-13T11:46:56.084-08:00The road crews can do all they need to prepare. I...The road crews can do all they need to prepare. It usually doesn't help. As for the prospect of snow. I'll wait until a day or two before the event. I can't handle another epic fail like we had a January only to see it pound the East Coast. Time to do the snow dance!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540605116316750541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-59416210296264281272011-02-13T10:30:31.820-08:002011-02-13T10:30:31.820-08:00Part of the weather excitement is this great littl...Part of the weather excitement is this great little story, but for the sailing community here in Seattle, it was a biggie! <br />Thanks for all you write, do, and teach us that 'use' the weather information regularly! <br /><br />http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?1110-The-Dash-is-Re-Born!<br /><br />...And back story: <br /><br />http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?1098-The-Port-Townsend-Dash<br /><br />And Finally, a bit more carnage: <br /><br />http://www.pressure-drop.us/forums/content.php?1111-Gale-Warning!-Race-Day!<br /><br />Thanks again! <br />GarryGetting therehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14343805600082743026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7478606652950905956.post-9912132794082787072011-02-13T08:22:04.881-08:002011-02-13T08:22:04.881-08:00Fascinating as always. Do you think that this wee...Fascinating as always. Do you think that this week's cold snap will be a Fraser Gap/arctic outflow type event? They can be wicked here in the San Juans... thanks.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08025104657750030030noreply@blogger.com