December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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AbbyJr wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:28 pm My guess is that areas below 300m elevation will be mostly rain. This will not be a widespread accumulating snow event. Sorry to say. :wave:
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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tyweather wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 12:50 pm Ladner special??
When the models first started hinting at snow, there was a bullseye on Ladner, usually this is a distinct sign it won't happen :lol:
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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moonshadow0825 wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:55 pm When the models first started hinting at snow, there was a bullseye on Ladner, usually this is a distinct sign it won't happen :lol:
In my opinion, the snow maps are useless in marginal situations.
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Monty wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 11:50 am Signs of spring I caught on Wednesday!
Yes, something very odd going on. I have sprouts coming up as well. This should not happen until Feb or March!!!
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Couple of cool shots from this morning from one of the condo towers my friend lives in, in Burquitlam.
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Hound wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:21 pm Yes, something very odd going on. I have sprouts coming up as well. This should not happen until Feb or March!!!
Ah nice Houndy l've got a spring in my jump and it feels like mating season. :wtf: :shifty: it's currently plus 1c @ the pond in south Sardis.
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Hound wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:24 pm Couple of cool shots from this morning from one of the condo towers my friend lives in, in Burquitlam.

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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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AbbyJr wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:17 pm In my opinion, the snow maps are useless in marginal situations.
But we fall for it time and time again hoping the 80cm will be correct Jr. Man. :D
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Nothing about the central valley oh well thinking Chilliwack perhaps 2cm maybe 3cm.
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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SouthSardiswx wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:42 pm Nothing about the central valley oh well thinking Chilliwack perhaps 2cm maybe 3cm.
For what it’s worth, the 18Z Euro Kurchera map I posted earlier shows Chilliwack getting 9 cm.
It's called clown range for a reason.
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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00Z snow maps (Euro still running):
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:48 pm For what it’s worth, the 18Z Euro Kurchera map I posted earlier shows Chilliwack getting 9 cm.
Can't see that seems a stretch in the new climate, 😳 l'll guesstimate 3cm.
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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AbbyJr wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:17 pm In my opinion, the snow maps are useless in marginal situations.
Which is 90% of the time around these parts.

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*Maps are posted for discussion/entertainment purposes only, and not because I necessarily believe them to be true.

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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 7:53 pm 00Z snow maps (Euro still running):

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hrrr-vancouverski-snow_24hr_kuchera_cm-2209600.png
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In HRDPS we trust. Flakes flying but not necessarily accumulating.
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Re: December 2023 Forecasts and Discussions

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VanCitySouth wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2023 6:37 pm Honestly the only reason I haven't blocked him is because I need to make fun of him on this forum.
Dude has to be trolling… just has to be…

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