January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Weather reports, analysis etc. pertaining to Southern BC.
Post Reply
User avatar
AbbyJr
Storm Chaser
Storm Chaser
Posts: 6606
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:14 pm
Location: Abbotsford
Elevation: 50m(164ft)
Has thanked: 12860 times
Been thanked: 12308 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by AbbyJr »

Hound wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 7:52 am Reviewing the last 8 hours on radar it looks like the intensity of the storm was just shredded to death once it hit Vancouver Island. So not much moisture even made it here. Well, this is ok since it will help us maintain our snow cover.
That was my point earlier. I had no idea why there were meteorologists who thought there was enough moisture for this to be a winter storm. Most if not every model was dry. Radar did end up promising but turns out the models were right here.
Central Abbotsford
50m (164ft)

2022/23 season snowfall: 76.8cm

:team: :snowwindow: :snowman:
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: 6241 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Canada Goose »

5.8 mm of rain here. No snow...

15 cm on the ground. Game over.

In YVR.

Image
Wintergirl
Weather Tracker
Weather Tracker
Posts: 209
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:32 pm
Location: Squamish
Has thanked: 231 times
Been thanked: 866 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Wintergirl »

Still snowing! I have not measured but will do after my coffee :D
User avatar
VanCitySouth
Weather Enthusiast
Weather Enthusiast
Posts: 3922
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 2:21 pm
Location: Vancouver (Langara)
Elevation: 72 m/236 ft
Has thanked: 4164 times
Been thanked: 8316 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by VanCitySouth »

Well that was underwhelming, even though I didn't stay up for it (knocked out because of consecutive late nights this week :lol: :lol: )

In other news, this was from the NL weather summary from EC this morning :wtf: :
A new all-time daily snowfall record was established yesterday at
St. John's International Airport.

New record: 76.2 cm (January 17, 2020).
2025-26 season stats:
Climo :cancel: ∞ to 0.5 :14clown: GFS

Season total: 0.5 cm and TWO traces!
Peak depth: 0.5 cm (01/07/2026)
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: 6241 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Canada Goose »

VanCitySouth wrote: Sat Jan 18, 2020 9:12 am Well that was underwhelming, even though I didn't stay up for it (knocked out because of consecutive late nights this week :lol: :lol: )

In other news, this was from the NL weather summary from EC this morning :wtf: :
Weather summary
for Newfoundland
issued by Environment Canada
at 1:00 p.m. NST Saturday 18 January 2020.

Discussion.

A powerful January storm brought intense winds and record-breaking
snowfall to parts of Newfoundland on Friday into Friday night.

A new all-time daily snowfall record was established at St. John's
International Airport.

New record: 76.2 cm (January 17, 2020).
Previous daily record: 68.4 cm (April 5, 1999).
Records began in 1942.

The above total is applicable for the January 17 climatological day,
which is a 24 hour period ending at 2:30 A.M. NST on January 18. An
additional centimetre was recorded after 2:30 A.M.

The following is a preliminary summary of information received by
Environment and Climate Change Canada as of 12:30 P.M. NST.

Total snowfall (in centimetres):

Mount Pearl: 93
Paradise: 91
St. John's East: 82
St. John's International Airport: 77
Lethbridge: 48
Gander West: 35
Gander International Airport: 34
St. Lawrence: 31

Maximum wind gusts (in kilometres per hour):

Green Island, Fortune Bay: 171
Bonavista: 164
Grates Cove: 156
Heart's Delight-Islington: 156
Cape Pine: 146
Green Island, Trinity Bay: 145
Twillingate: 140
St. John's - Doheney Place: 134
St. John's - East White Hills: 132
St-Pierre: 130
St. John's - Dockyard: 129
Pass Island: 126
Allan's Island: 116
Holyrood: 114
Bishop's Cove: 113
Ramea: 109
St. Lawrence: 106
Burgeo: 105
St. John's West: 105
Deer Park: 101
North Harbour: 101
Gander: 97

At St. John's International Airport the official wind sensor
malfunctioned during the storm. Reported winds were estimated to be
between 65 and 85 knots (120 to 157 km/h). However, it will likely
not be possible to provide a verified maximum gust.

The wind sensor at Gander International Airport also briefly
malfunctioned. The highest gust at the nearby Gander climate station
was measured as reaching 97 km/h.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
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: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by tyweather »

Looks fairly mild this week but for those wanting to go midweek skiing looks like Wednesday is the best

Rest Of TodayRain and snow. Snow level near 2000 feet increasing to 3000 feet in the afternoon. Snow may be heavy at times. New snow accumulation of 5 to 10 inches.
TonightRain and snow in the evening, then rain and snow likely after midnight. Snow level near 3500 feet. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Snow accumulation of 1 to 5 inches.
SundayRain and snow likely in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level near 4500 feet. Rainfall amounts a quarter to a half inch possible. Snow accumulation up to 3 inches. Total snow accumulation 6 to 18 inches.
Sunday NightMostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow level near 5000 feet decreasing to 4000 feet after midnight.
Martin Luther King Jr DayRain and snow likely in the morning, then cloudy with a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level near 4000 feet. Rainfall amounts a tenth to a quarter of an inch possible.
Monday NightCloudy with a chance of rain and snow. Snow level near 3500 feet.
TuesdayRain and snow likely in the morning, then rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level near 2500 feet.
Tuesday NightRain and snow. Snow level near 2500 feet.
WednesdayRain and snow likely in the morning, then a chance of rain and snow in the afternoon. Snow level near 2000 feet.
Wednesday NightRain and snow likely in the evening, then rain and snow after midnight. Snow level near 2500 feet. Snow may be heavy at times after midnight.

ThursdayRain and snow. Snow level near 3000 feet increasing to 4000 feet in the afternoon.
Thursday NightRain and snow. Snow level near 4000 feet.
FridayRain and snow in the morning, then rain and snow likely in the afternoon. Snow level near 3500 feet.
Why not try cycling to work, grocery store, anywhere!
User avatar
Catnip
Moderator
Moderator
Posts: 10709
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 4:01 pm
Location: Coquitlam (Mundy Park)
Elevation: 530ft
Has thanked: 12935 times
Been thanked: 24059 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Catnip »

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

:catnip: :alert:

#teamsnow #surprises #beginningofFEB #FEB

2025-2026 Snowfall - ZERO.OOcm

Wx Stn: https://tinyurl.com/yxervg27
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: 6241 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Canada Goose »

Capture d’écran 2020-01-18 à 09.53.40.jpg
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
User avatar
Rubus_Leucodermis
Storm Chaser
Storm Chaser
Posts: 6345
Joined: Thu Nov 21, 2019 5:48 pm
Location: Vancouver
Elevation: 70 m / 230 ft
Has thanked: 4874 times
Been thanked: 12962 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Rubus_Leucodermis »

7ËšC and gusty southeasterly winds here now. Really think the thaw is on this time.
It's called clown range for a reason.
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: 6241 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Canada Goose »

165 cm of snow on the ground in Callaghan Valley (884 m). :thumbup:
User avatar
wetcoast91
Storm Chaser
Storm Chaser
Posts: 7099
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:12 pm
Location: New Westminster
Elevation: 106m
Has thanked: 6962 times
Been thanked: 16341 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by wetcoast91 »

Break out the shorts :thumbup:
User avatar
Antares
Model Rider
Model Rider
Posts: 1329
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:10 pm
Location: Wellington, PEI
Elevation: 5m
Has thanked: 1655 times
Been thanked: 2345 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Antares »

Looking like a decent snow day for Fernie.
Image
It always snows in December in the Kootenays :clap:
Michael1
Weather Nut
Weather Nut
Posts: 798
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 6:49 pm
Location: Nanoose
Elevation: 120 ft.
Has thanked: 805 times
Been thanked: 1685 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by Michael1 »

Lost power again. 3 times in a week is a record lol
User avatar
wetcoast91
Storm Chaser
Storm Chaser
Posts: 7099
Joined: Sun Feb 17, 2019 3:12 pm
Location: New Westminster
Elevation: 106m
Has thanked: 6962 times
Been thanked: 16341 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by wetcoast91 »

Image

Like if you want upper 50's and 60's!
smartlikefox
Cloud Watcher
Cloud Watcher
Posts: 68
Joined: Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:29 am
Location: Nanaimo
Has thanked: 2 times
Been thanked: 285 times

Re: January 2020 Forecasts and Discussions

Post by smartlikefox »

Snow turned to rain around 6:30am.. Ended up with about 13 cm since last night.
Post Reply