February 2023 Forecasts And Discussions

[moonshadow0825]

temperature is dropping again, slowly, currently 0.3C dp -0.1C
flakes are smaller but still snowing steadily

[walthz]

That's a good idea. I was just wondering if that's an acceptable measurement because snow would be melting on a snow board but it has fallen so???

Still falling here but tiny flakes and much lighter.

Well consider my measurements to be anecdotal but accurate. However we live in a very transitional area - I'm not kidding to say that during super marginal events the snow line can be literally the street in front of our house. That being said, I take measurements in the front and backyard from the same two locations that are somewhat protected from wind, but far enough away from other things to avoid snow falling off of structures and trees. It sounds a little crazy maybe, but on the other side of our 20-foot hedge, by the road that is exposed to a lot of sunlight, there's a very noticeable difference in depth at times.

The snow has lightened for now and the temperature remains about half a degree above freezing so the cars aren't even maintaining everything that is fresh fallen at the moment.

[LadnerWeather]

temperature is dropping again, slowly, currently 0.3C dp -0.1C
flakes are smaller but still snowing steadily

Dumping snow in Tsawwassen now after lightening up for a bit

[Typeing3]

Well consider my measurements to be anecdotal but accurate. However we live in a very transitional area - I'm not kidding to say that during super marginal events the snow line can be literally the street in front of our house. That being said, I take measurements in the front and backyard from the same two locations that are somewhat protected from wind, but far enough away from other things to avoid snow falling off of structures and trees. It sounds a little crazy maybe, but on the other side of our 20-foot hedge, by the road that is exposed to a lot of sunlight, there's a very noticeable difference in depth at times.

The snow has lightened for now and the temperature remains about half a degree above freezing so the cars aren't even maintaining everything that is fresh fallen at the moment.

Plenty of transitional areas/snow lines in our region. I'd assume you're fairly well-acquainted with the one in South Vancouver. Seen it first-hand and heard about it plenty of times in the past -- rain/mixed precip down by Marine, changing to snow heading up the hill past 56th and a full whiteout by the time you hit 49th. Not out that way much these days but it's a classic during marginal setups.

[Bonovox]

Plenty of transitional areas/snow lines in our region. I'd assume you're fairly well-acquainted with the one in South Vancouver. Seen it first-hand and heard about it plenty of times in the past -- rain/mixed precip down by Marine, changing to snow heading up the hill past 56th and a full whiteout by the time you hit 49th. Not out that way much these days but it's a classic during marginal setups.

Seen that many times, I grew up down by 58th near Langara park. It was so frustrating at times.

[Rubus_Leucodermis]

Mixing with rain at YVR. Very light and slushy here, seems like it’s about to mix.

[walthz]

Seen that many times, I grew up down by 58th near Langara park. It was so frustrating at times.

My phone thinks it's going to keep snowing a little until tomorrow just after lunch so here's hoping

[Typeing3]

Mixing with rain at YVR. Very light and slushy here, seems like it’s about to mix.

Mixing here. Small flakes and drizzle.

[Weather101]

Wet snow here no mix

[Typeing3]

Seen that many times, I grew up down by 58th near Langara park. It was so frustrating at times.

Used to have some family who lived close to the bottom of the hill (south of Moberly Park) and others who were closer to the top (near Ross/49th). Many times was a stark difference in snow depth between both locations.

[Pomoman]

A strong snizzle up here.

[Hound]

Just got back home.
Snow was sticking to the roads in some areas, but the main roads are pretty clear.
Snow sticking to fence and recycle bins where i can measure 2cm.
Current temp is -0.2
DP: -2
Light Snow

[Roberts Creeker]

Still snowing here despite the earlier slow down. micro flakes coming down pretty steadily. sticking on the trees but the road is still clear.
+1.1c

[VanCitySouth]

Got back home to an insistent snizzle. Everything paved was bare of course but there was still some of the afternoon's snow left. Fresh snow was evident on some of our pine tree fence and in the footprints in deeper snow.

I think a fair estimate of the afternoon's snow is 2 cm.

[Roberts Creeker]

I think Rubus' measurements are acceptable, as it seems as though EC does this too. Check out February 22nd-24th, 2014 observations at YVR: https://climate.weather.gc.ca/climate_d ... 14&Month=2#

Records indicate 23.4cm fell at YVR during this three-day period, yet depth never was over 1cm due to an insane amount of melt and compaction.

Was one of the most extreme variation snow events I've ever witnessed around here. Snow depth as some places close to the water and/or near sea level never rose much above 5-10cm and barely even stuck to the pavement but at some inland locales and/or at higher elevations, depth was well over 30cm.

Upper westwood plateau picked up around 50-60cm during that event and many roads were completely impassable. In contrast, down the hill at the neighbourhoods near Coquitlam Centre and in my area of east Coquitlam, depth never topped ~15cm and the roads remained wet for the most part.

Awesome info! Thank you Typeing.