March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Weather reports, analysis etc. pertaining to Southern BC.
Post Reply
User avatar
PortKells
Storm Chaser
Storm Chaser
Posts: 7726
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 4:08 pm
Location: Port Kells
Elevation: 78m
Has thanked: 589 times
Been thanked: 13671 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by PortKells »

Hawk wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 7:13 am Looking forward to next winter, even if we get a fairly strong El nino, can it be any worse than this winter? Considering how the previous winter we ended up with a really nice snowfall? :think:
That could be a run of three really sad Winters in a row. Minus 7 Days of cold and somewhat snowy weather which is all we got for the last two Winters :thumbdown:
This wasn’t close to the worst especially in your backyard. First half of Feb was a very nice event. If it was earlier in the winter, obviously way more ideal.

There can and will be much worse.
User avatar
Typeing3
Weather Psycho
Weather Psycho
Posts: 14198
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:02 pm
Location: Coquitlam
Elevation: 25M./80Ft.
Has thanked: 26799 times
Been thanked: 28395 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Typeing3 »

Rubus_Leucodermis wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 12:46 pm LOL, when will people learn? It is March, it is below 300 m, and I am around. As I keep saying, given those conditions, it can’t snow. It simply can’t.

I knew with absolute certainty it would not snow last night, and it didn’t. Easiest forecast ever.
It snowed last March in the Banana Belt. March snow is NOT uncommon at all.
:typing: :type3:
East Coquitlam
Elevation 25M (80Ft)
#MrJanuary :geek: 8-)
User avatar
Weather101
Storm Chaser
Storm Chaser
Posts: 5647
Joined: Fri Feb 22, 2019 7:27 am
Location: Richmond
Elevation: 3 Ft
Has thanked: 5273 times
Been thanked: 7887 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Weather101 »

Typeing3 wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 6:07 pm It snowed last March in the Banana Belt. March snow is NOT uncommon at all.
This looks pretty uncommon to me :think:
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
All about them Cowboys !!! 🤠 🤠
User avatar
Typeing3
Weather Psycho
Weather Psycho
Posts: 14198
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:02 pm
Location: Coquitlam
Elevation: 25M./80Ft.
Has thanked: 26799 times
Been thanked: 28395 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Typeing3 »

Weather101 wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 7:06 pm This looks pretty uncommon to me :think:
Low snowfall average does not equate snowfall is uncommon. Case in point, many locales in the far north have low snowfall averages but many snowy days. It just doesn't amount to much.

Look back at past YVR data and see how many March's have had snowfall.
:typing: :type3:
East Coquitlam
Elevation 25M (80Ft)
#MrJanuary :geek: 8-)
User avatar
HarrisonSasquatchWx
Donator
Donator
Posts: 22657
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:37 pm
Location: Harrison Hot Springs B.C.
Has thanked: 60005 times
Been thanked: 19784 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by HarrisonSasquatchWx »

Typeing3 wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:55 pm Low snowfall average does not equate snowfall is uncommon. Case in point, many locales in the far north have low snowfall averages but many snowy days. It just doesn't amount to much.

Look back at past YVR data and see how many March's have had snowfall.
l found growing up in Vancouver either we had the occasional winter where the cold/snow came easy but often it was difficult to get the right ingredients. Unlike east of the Rockies where cold/snow has no problem sliding south from the Arctic.
Current conditions in Harrison Hot Springs:
https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/ ... wx_pwsdash
User avatar
Canada Goose
Weather Enthusiast
Weather Enthusiast
Posts: 2770
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:41 pm
Location: Port Coquitlam (Downtown) - Banana Belt
Elevation: 11 m
Has thanked: 917 times
Been thanked: 6236 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Canada Goose »

Typeing3 wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 8:55 pm Look back at past YVR data and see how many March's have had snowfall.
Capture d’écran 2025-03-11 à 23.21.07.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
User avatar
Hawk
Total Weather Geek
Total Weather Geek
Posts: 8630
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:45 pm
Location: Langley-Willoughby/The Similkameeeens
Elevation: 100m/950m
Has thanked: 17152 times
Been thanked: 8328 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Hawk »

Canada Goose wrote: Tue Mar 11, 2025 11:21 pm Capture d’écran 2025-03-11 à 23.21.07.jpg
wow..impressive run in the 2000's, but then blanked many years since 2010. I was going to say i think i remember a snowy March around 15 years ago..and there it is. (must have been 2002).Thx Gooseman!
But this is YVR, the warmest place in the LM. Other snowzones prolly scored much better given the marginal temps in most cases :thumbup: :thumbup:

edit: oops, i meant around 25 years ago :roll:
Last edited by Hawk on Wed Mar 12, 2025 10:11 am, edited 1 time in total.
Looking forward to our first 3 day stretch of sun and 20c++ 8-)
Willoughby Langley at ~320ft / Similkameeeens ~3400ft
User avatar
Typeing3
Weather Psycho
Weather Psycho
Posts: 14198
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:02 pm
Location: Coquitlam
Elevation: 25M./80Ft.
Has thanked: 26799 times
Been thanked: 28395 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Typeing3 »

Hawk wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 7:09 am wow..impressive run in the 2000's, but then blanked many years since 2010. I was going to say i think i remember a snowy March around 15 years ago..and there it is. (must have been 2002).Thx Gooseman!
But this is YVR, the warmest place in the LM. Other snowzones prolly scored much better given the marginal temps in most cases :thumbup: :thumbup:
March 2002 was pretty cold and very snowy. Had snow on the ground for an extended period of time. I believe 850mb temps dropped below -10c.
:typing: :type3:
East Coquitlam
Elevation 25M (80Ft)
#MrJanuary :geek: 8-)
User avatar
stuffradio
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 3127
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:07 pm
Location: Maple Ridge
Has thanked: 5010 times
Been thanked: 7526 times
Contact:

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by stuffradio »

The 00Z EPSGram has a whisker almost barely touches 20C on the 26th.
User avatar
tyweather
Model Rider
Model Rider
Posts: 1869
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:39 pm
Location: Newton, Surrey, EL. 70m
Has thanked: 84 times
Been thanked: 4244 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by tyweather »

Ski conditions were epic at Cypress the last 2 evenings. The snow is a bit heavy at the bottom but I was still going through up to knee deep snow in places and the snow was coming down pretty hard all evening. Cypress should be able to open the Raven chair for spring break.
Why not try cycling to work, grocery store, anywhere!
User avatar
HarrisonSasquatchWx
Donator
Donator
Posts: 22657
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:37 pm
Location: Harrison Hot Springs B.C.
Has thanked: 60005 times
Been thanked: 19784 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by HarrisonSasquatchWx »

stuffradio wrote: Wed Mar 12, 2025 12:16 pm The 00Z EPSGram has a whisker almost barely touches 20C on the 26th.
It'll probably get shaved off :lol: we reached a high of 9.0c and a low of 4.5c @ the pond in south Sardis today.
Current conditions in Harrison Hot Springs:
https://www.wunderground.com/dashboard/ ... wx_pwsdash
User avatar
Glacier
Weather Enthusiast
Weather Enthusiast
Posts: 2096
Joined: Tue Aug 06, 2019 2:21 pm
Location: Vernon
Elevation: 545m/1788 ft
Has thanked: 562 times
Been thanked: 4838 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Glacier »

ABSOLUTELY INSANE SNOWFALL TODAY! I think today will go down in history as the wettest March day on record in Vernon. Previous record from 1907 was 20.3 mm. May stations in the Vernon area are above that now. Wundermap shows precip in cm. Lots of cars in the ditch from the snow. eg: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BRMhPuBfQ/

Vernonprecip2.png
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
User avatar
wetcoast91
Storm Chaser
Storm Chaser
Posts: 7098
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:12 pm
Location: New Westminster
Elevation: 106m
Has thanked: 6962 times
Been thanked: 16338 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by wetcoast91 »

Hail and +5C. Shocked there's been no thunder.

Tonight could get interesting if we see clear breaks between these heavy cells.
User avatar
Hawk
Total Weather Geek
Total Weather Geek
Posts: 8630
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:45 pm
Location: Langley-Willoughby/The Similkameeeens
Elevation: 100m/950m
Has thanked: 17152 times
Been thanked: 8328 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Hawk »

You could tell today was looking great. Chilly upper levels and many, many troffy clouds. Now the radar is blowing up. Mtns receiving a serious pumbling of snow this week with the lower snow levels and instability...amazing spring conditions with heavy snow, followed by sun breaks and warmer temps, possibly popping above 0c.

Radar looks very juicy with the daytime heating. Tell em Nito!!
https://weather.gc.ca/?layers=,radar&ce ... 21&zoom=-1

Nice score Nito :clap: :clap:
Looking forward to our first 3 day stretch of sun and 20c++ 8-)
Willoughby Langley at ~320ft / Similkameeeens ~3400ft
User avatar
Hawk
Total Weather Geek
Total Weather Geek
Posts: 8630
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2019 6:45 pm
Location: Langley-Willoughby/The Similkameeeens
Elevation: 100m/950m
Has thanked: 17152 times
Been thanked: 8328 times

Re: March 2025 Forecasts And Discussions

Post by Hawk »

incoming donut in effect :roll:
Looking forward to our first 3 day stretch of sun and 20c++ 8-)
Willoughby Langley at ~320ft / Similkameeeens ~3400ft
Post Reply