January 2024 Forecasts and Discussions

[AbbyJr]

Peaked at 42.0c in east Coquitlam. Just crazy.

That June 2021 heatwave was absolutely insane. Abbotsford hit 42.9C with a humidex of 50C. Never thought I'd see those numbers here.

[walthz]

No way this forecast for whistler verifies...right guys??

RIGHT???

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I'm not saying it's wrong. but I feel like the models all rebound to a slight extreme regardless of whether it's coming from warm to cold or vice versa. Here in Squamish has been colder than the daily forecast for the last 3 days. I saw an article in the Seattle Times today about the polar vortex possibly returning in a couple weeks, which makes some sense as the SSW hasn't fully played out yet, but we shall see.

[Typeing3]

I'd love to experience a January 1935 style winter event. That would be an epic model ride.

100-200mm of freezing rain in the valley!



On top of 50-100cm of snow...

[Canada Goose]

It's been raining or drizzling non-stop since Saturday.

Yes sir! That said, it's perfect for filing reservoirs.

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[HarrisonSasquatchWx]

1935 was the big one. Extreme cold, snow, freezing rain, and rain all in a two week period.

Too bad none of us (except John of course ) were around for that event.

John's pretty mum on that event l wonder why.

[HarrisonSasquatchWx]

I'd love to experience a January 1935 style winter event. That would be an epic model ride.

Maybe that event took a toll on John there weren't any models to track just whatever the animals were displaying l don't know.
Where there even weather forecasts produced back then.

[AbbyJr]

Who wants Pineapples and a flood?


Total rainfall as of Wednesday January 31st at 7:00 AM:

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Surface temperature for Monday January 29th at 1:00 PM:

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[HarrisonSasquatchWx]

Who wants Pineapples and a flood?


Total rainfall as of Wednesday January 31st at 7:00 AM:
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Surface temperature for Monday January 29th at 1:00 PM:
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That's would be insane Jr. Man.

[AbbyJr]

That's would be insane Jr. Man.

Thankfully precipitation totals in the Fraser Valley would be spread out over three days. But still looks extremely wet with around 175mm.

The Sea to Sky corridor and parts of Vancouver Island could experience major flooding if that solution verified.

[Typeing3]

Thankfully precipitation totals in the Fraser Valley would be spread out over three days. But still looks extremely wet with around 175mm.

The Sea to Sky corridor and parts of Vancouver Island could experience major flooding if that solution verified.

Coquitlam rain gauge would be working overtime with those totals!

[Bonovox]

It's been raining or drizzling non-stop since Saturday.

Yeah, it has been awesome.

[Typeing3]

Yeah, it has been awesome.

Rain on the mountains though...

[Weather101]

Yes, I know pretty much the entire Pacific Northwest set all-time records that week, just pointing out how the wind direction screwed Richmond/Delta out of all-time highs. Easterlies would had put YVR up to 35+ for sure. Personally, the warmest I've experienced in Metro Van is still July 2009, but that's because I spent that entire heat wave up in Mission instead of in Richmond lol

It was still disgusting hot in Richmond I couldn't do anything.. lol

[Weather101]

That June 2021 heatwave was absolutely insane. Abbotsford hit 42.9C with a humidex of 50C. Never thought I'd see those numbers here.

Oh, It will happen again with how this climate keeps warming.

[Weather101]

100-200mm of freezing rain in the valley!



On top of 50-100cm of snow...

Yeah we don't need that.. People would die and it wouldn't just be the homeless.