Are there enough records for the coldest mid-April? The problem has been resolved. The frost temperature mode has passed.
But there is a downside. BILLIONThe atmosphere is entering a new mode where the weather will be cloudy and wet over the Northwest and northern California.
A deep depression will form over the northeastern Pacific, as illustrated by a forecast 500 hPa (about 18,000 ft) above sea level current over the next ten days. The blue color indicates whether the altitude/pressure in the upper floors is lower than normal…something called the bottom.
A strong trench offshore means lots of clouds and rainfall over our region. This is not a particularly cold model.
Take a look at the predicted rainfall through Wednesday afternoon. Orange and red are the heavy ones, with lighter precipitation in green and blue.
Rain was everywhere, but the heaviest was in Oregon and northern CA, where they needed it. Good for water.
Total rainfall through Saturday was impressive with 3-5 inches in the mountains from northern CA to southern BC.
Rainfall will not stop this week.
Slugs and ducks will be fun.
Image courtesy of Julian Burgess
