December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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tyweather wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:36 pm Cypress is opening tomorrow. Beginner chair only
Good luck :lol: :lol:
Looking forward to our first 3 day stretch of sun and 20c++ 8-)
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:47 pm Borderline, temperature wise, but plausible. If it happens, it will be like Nito says: areas with a bit of elevation and away from the sea get wet snow, coastal areas get cold rain.

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It looks like Willoughby Hill is Ground Zero in the Triangle of 1's
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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:alert:
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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:alert:
Most ensemble members show lowland snow. Euro more bullish on it than GFS.
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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It’s marginal though. Could end up being a Burnaby Mountain special.
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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wetcoast91 wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 2:37 pm My bet is a couple major Nor'easters for Jan/Feb.
In toronto January 15 to 30th so 👁
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SouthSardiswx wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 12:49 pm Needs professional counseling it sounds like bro.
100 percent
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 1:09 pm So far this season, Jim has been far more realistic in his expectations than in past winters.
Maybe he found peace :thumbdown:
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:14 pm It’s marginal though. Could end up being a Burnaby Mountain special.
At least we'll have the sun angle in our favor this time round.

:shrug: :mrgreen:
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Catnip wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:27 pm At least we'll have the sun angle in our favor this time round.

:shrug: :mrgreen:
It seems like sun angles are an issue even at the best time Cats. :sick:
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Weather101 wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 7:10 pm Maybe he found peace :thumbdown:
In this climate bro it's called suicide by weather.
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:10 pm :alert:
Most ensemble members show lowland snow. Euro more bullish on it than GFS.

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Moisture moves out as cooler air moves in. :D right El Neeners.
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00z GFS
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Catnip wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 8:12 pm 00z GFS

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Climo :cancel: ∞ to 0.5 :14clown: GFS

Season total: 0.5 cm and TWO traces!
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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 6:14 pm It’s marginal though. Could end up being a Burnaby Mountain special.

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Will be cold rain here in the :dance: belt!
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