WEATHER INBOUND STORM FOR PACIFIC NORTHWEST
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One of the most fun times I ever had was the time we got a foot of snow here in the high desert. Watching my 4 cats seeing and trying to walk in it was hilarious.
We shall see.
subnet
Boot
Doesn't even have to be snow, some drive 40 in the fast lane there, just to be miserable dks...lolPortland is looking at NARROWLY AVOIDING A WHITE CHRISTMAS. However, after that we are looking at "extreme cold weather," as follows.
www.weather.com
The low Sunday night will be 28F, so we are good until then
Sunday 26th: 37/28F
Monday 27th: 33/25 F
Tuesday 28th: 30/20F
Wed 29th: 26/17F
Thursday 30th: 27/14 F
Friday 31st: 32/25F
Saturday 1st: 34/27 F
Sunday 2nd: 34/27 F
Monday 3rd: 35/28 F
Tuesday 4th: 35/27 F
WE WILL LIKELY HAVE SNOW INTHERE SOMEWHERE, AND WE ALL KNOW HOW BADLY OREGONIANS DRIVE IN THE SNOW?
bw
Fringe Ranger
They probably think they're fighting against global warming or some such.
It drives me insane how many people in the Portland metro area use the highways for deceleration lanes, even when their actual deceleration lane is 300 yards long. They definitely don't know how to drive on snow here. I tell folks drive slowly, don't do anything fast (don't accelerate fast, don't stop fast, and don't make fast turns), and if you can possibly avoid it never stop (even for a stop sign or a red traffic light). Everybody nods knowingly and then proceed to peel out of the parking lot like their vehicle is a big sled to play with and then come to a full stop on an uphill traffic light. Sigh ...
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This story focuses on the ferry system, but apparently quite a few of these are the workers who would salt and plow winter roads. I've heard that at least two Washington state roads were already closed by snow that normally would have been cleared and kept open (at least until later in the season). Now consider that in an extreme employee shortage (which I'd say this qualifies as) the state might well transfer state transportation workers from rural areas to the Seattle-Tacoma metro area in order to prioritize the highest population areas. It's not like the blue western part of the state cares all that much about the red eastern part to begin with, and if the state leaves rural areas floundering in snow and ice this winter why should state leaders care? After all, it's not like eastern Washington is going to suddenly vote Democrat next year, and even if they might swing blue (that's never gonna happen, but let's say it did) you have to recall the Democrats' penchant for sacrificing their own whenever their elite's lives are inconvenienced.
Anyway, just a thought for our Washington state members going into winter ...
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402 [Washington] state transportation workers leaving because of vaccine mandate
by Graham Johnson
October 19, 2021
KIRO 7 News
More than 400 state transportation workers are leaving their jobs because of Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, state officials announced Tuesday.
The Washington State Department of Transportation said 402 employees left state service because of the mandate.
The largest loss was within Washington State Ferries, which is losing 132 employees. WSDOT describes 121 of those as separations and eleven as retirements.
Facing a crew shortage even before the mandate, WSF began temporarily reducing scheduled sailings on Saturday, removing a boat from nearly every run.
The intent was to provide a more consistent level of service after weeks of unplanned sailing cancelations for the lack of crew.
In the days since the schedule reduction, WSF said it has returned boats to service when enough workers are available.
The three busiest routes, Seattle-Bainbridge Island, Edmonds-Kingston, and Mukilteo-Clinton all returned to two-boat service Tuesday afternoon.
WSF said it added back 35 sailings on Saturday, 61 on Sunday and 40 on Monday.
Earlier Tuesday, delays were particularly bad on the Mukilteo-Clinton run, where the smaller of two boats was running, also due in part to staffing problems.
Some passengers were expecting wait times of nearly three hours.
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www.kiro7.com
Anyway, just a thought for our Washington state members going into winter ...
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402 [Washington] state transportation workers leaving because of vaccine mandate
by Graham Johnson
October 19, 2021
KIRO 7 News
More than 400 state transportation workers are leaving their jobs because of Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, state officials announced Tuesday.
The Washington State Department of Transportation said 402 employees left state service because of the mandate.
The largest loss was within Washington State Ferries, which is losing 132 employees. WSDOT describes 121 of those as separations and eleven as retirements.
Facing a crew shortage even before the mandate, WSF began temporarily reducing scheduled sailings on Saturday, removing a boat from nearly every run.
The intent was to provide a more consistent level of service after weeks of unplanned sailing cancelations for the lack of crew.
In the days since the schedule reduction, WSF said it has returned boats to service when enough workers are available.
The three busiest routes, Seattle-Bainbridge Island, Edmonds-Kingston, and Mukilteo-Clinton all returned to two-boat service Tuesday afternoon.
WSF said it added back 35 sailings on Saturday, 61 on Sunday and 40 on Monday.
Earlier Tuesday, delays were particularly bad on the Mukilteo-Clinton run, where the smaller of two boats was running, also due in part to staffing problems.
Some passengers were expecting wait times of nearly three hours.
402 state transportation workers leaving because of vaccine mandate
More than 400 state transportation workers are leaving their jobs because of Governor Jay Inslee’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, state officials announced Tuesday.
www.kiro7.com
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Weather: State of Emergency declared in Oregon
Governor Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency lasting through January 3 due to projected severe winter weather across the state.
Weather: State of Emergency declared in Oregon
Governor Kate Brown has declared a state of emergency lasting through January 3 due to projected severe winter weather across the state.
This weather is expected to bring heavy snow and sustained temperatures below freezing, resulting in critical transportation failures and disruptions to power and communications infrastructure.
"Our state has experienced a number of climate-related emergencies this year, and with another coming, I urge all Oregonians to make a plan with your family now and be prepared,” Brown said. “I am directing state agencies to work proactively with local emergency management partners to coordinate on communications for emergency services, such as warming centers. Winter storms mean increased risk for those traveling as well as those staying home for the holidays. Check on your neighbors and loved ones when you can do so safely. If road conditions worsen, please help our first responders by staying home when possible.”
Pursuant to ORS 401.165, Brown determined a potential threat to life, safety, property, and significant damage to infrastructure exists due to severe winter weather across Oregon.
The National Weather Service has issued multiple winter storm watches, warnings, and winter weather advisories throughout our state. The Governor's declaration authorizes the Oregon Office of Emergency Management (OEM) to activate state resources, and to utilize personnel, equipment, and facilities from other state agencies in order to respond to or mitigate the effects of the weather emergency.
In addition, the Oregon National Guard, Oregon State Police, Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon Department of Human Services, and the Oregon Public Utility Commission and other state agencies are directed to provide any assistance as requested by OEM that is deemed necessary to assist in the response.
Doomer Doug
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Yep. It isn't a snow storm any more it is a "climate related emergency" just so she could throw the first half of climate change in there.
What an ignorant =<>> brown is.
What an ignorant =<>> brown is.
It gives credence, in her mind and in the minds of her adoring fans, for the climate EO she signed in the last week or so. FKB!
Doomer Doug
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She has no adoring fans. At best she is tolerated even by her supporters. The normals and conservatives DESPISE HER.
Doomer Doug
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Antifa and blm destroy portland and she won't mobilize the NG, but she will for a snow storm? Like I said, a real liberal bitch!
marsh
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I know you have been experiencing warmer weather in GA. I have raspberries on order from a nursery there and they haven't been able to pull and ship because they still aren't dormant.
Doomer Doug
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Bump
Doomer Doug
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Four hours till the "official" winter storm warning starts.
4 pm Saturday to 0400 Sunday am.
We then are expected to get 2 to 8 inches on the valley floor, including downtown at 50 feet elevation.
It will stick also as the highs will be around 30 to 32 35ish F.
Today's low will be 28F.
Sunday's high will be 34 with a low of 23F.
The lows for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Weds, will ALL BE 23F with highs around 30 to 36F
Snow is likely to stay till 2022.
8 inches of snow on all roads will unleash total chaos. Moi is staying inside my apartment with all the prepping supplies.
To paraphrase Caplock, you say well armed hoarder like it is a bad thing.
I will keep reporting on Portland's Snowmageddeon till the chaos overwhelms me.
4 pm Saturday to 0400 Sunday am.
We then are expected to get 2 to 8 inches on the valley floor, including downtown at 50 feet elevation.
It will stick also as the highs will be around 30 to 32 35ish F.
Today's low will be 28F.
Sunday's high will be 34 with a low of 23F.
The lows for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Weds, will ALL BE 23F with highs around 30 to 36F
Snow is likely to stay till 2022.
8 inches of snow on all roads will unleash total chaos. Moi is staying inside my apartment with all the prepping supplies.
To paraphrase Caplock, you say well armed hoarder like it is a bad thing.
I will keep reporting on Portland's Snowmageddeon till the chaos overwhelms me.
vessie
Has No Life - Lives on TB
It's snowing quite nicely here just east of North Bend! (Wa.). *Yay!* V
Yup. Boom or bust. The big snow in 08 caught us off guard, yet other times we get nothing.
Today I have a foot of snow on the ground with more coming at 6.00 tonight and continuing thru the night. NE WA
Hermantribe
Veteran Member
Snowing lightly right now in Boise.
I'm about 10 miles north of you .... snowing pretty good here now. About 1.5 in. on the ground. 32 degrees.
Great Northwet
Veteran Member
About 4 inches of white stuff so far. 27 degrees-North Seattle. It was 108 degrees here on June 28th.
ainitfunny
Saved, to glorify God.
Here on Gig Harbor WA we had a dusting of snow late in the Christmas afternoon then it melted away. I thought that was the end of it but i got an email from the Church that Sunday service was canceled because they had a1/4 to 3/8" ice covering the road and parking lots and area near the church.
Doomer Doug
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We got a dusting here in downtown maybe one half inch.
The usual pattern is it takes 48 hours to freeze the ground so the snow will stick. This should happen Tuesday night and any snow will stick on the now frozen ground. Next, ice will form and all the ice storms, slick roads etc will happen.
I just took my daily walk, with some ice/slush failing and forming. It will be 28 F tonight and stay at freezing or down to 20F the next few days. When it thaws the OTHER JOYOUS EVENT is every pipe breaks if not prepped correctly.
The usual pattern is it takes 48 hours to freeze the ground so the snow will stick. This should happen Tuesday night and any snow will stick on the now frozen ground. Next, ice will form and all the ice storms, slick roads etc will happen.
I just took my daily walk, with some ice/slush failing and forming. It will be 28 F tonight and stay at freezing or down to 20F the next few days. When it thaws the OTHER JOYOUS EVENT is every pipe breaks if not prepped correctly.
Doomer Doug
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Here are the lows this week.
Sunday 12-26-21 /25 F
Monday 12-27-21 / 27 F
Tuesday night 12-28 / 23 F
Weds night 12-29 / 19 F
Thursday 12-30 / 32 F
Friday 12-31 / 28 F
Saturday 1-1-2022 / 34 F
Sunday 12-26-21 /25 F
Monday 12-27-21 / 27 F
Tuesday night 12-28 / 23 F
Weds night 12-29 / 19 F
Thursday 12-30 / 32 F
Friday 12-31 / 28 F
Saturday 1-1-2022 / 34 F
medic38572
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We are getting stacked on....Listening on the ham radio this morning guys were talking not far from me they have been plowing non stop between them and the neighbors have had 88 inches already this year in an area called the upper pack river of course the elevation is above 3500 feet there and while they got snow we have had rain.
This lady is a talented she braved the snow on Christmas day and got out and took pictures beautiful.
https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.s...RhahMaAq9gsYqqjK6tvS9exP1sHr40FkXA&__tn__=<*F
Jennifer Sells
Here is a link to her page with about 9 pics on it
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This lady is a talented she braved the snow on Christmas day and got out and took pictures beautiful.
https://www.facebook.com/jennifer.s...RhahMaAq9gsYqqjK6tvS9exP1sHr40FkXA&__tn__=<*F
Jennifer Sells
Here is a link to her page with about 9 pics on it
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Doomer Doug
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The highs this week will be as follows.
Sunday: 36/ 25 F
Monday: 30/28
Tuesday: 36/23
Weds: 30/19
Thursday: 37/32
Friday:37/28
Saturday: 36/34
5 of the next 7 days will have highs ABOVE freezing and then lows that will freeze solid every night. In other words a total mess of slush/black ice and frozen everything.
Oh yeah a total c=_<>f<<$&*.
J, F & P we are doomed!!!!
Everything around you will be frozen solid by morning: frreze:thaw:freeze:thaw every day till next Saturday.
The ABSOLUTE WORST Scenario.
uber alles.
Sunday: 36/ 25 F
Monday: 30/28
Tuesday: 36/23
Weds: 30/19
Thursday: 37/32
Friday:37/28
Saturday: 36/34
5 of the next 7 days will have highs ABOVE freezing and then lows that will freeze solid every night. In other words a total mess of slush/black ice and frozen everything.
Oh yeah a total c=_<>f<<$&*.
J, F & P we are doomed!!!!
Everything around you will be frozen solid by morning: frreze:thaw:freeze:thaw every day till next Saturday.
The ABSOLUTE WORST Scenario.
uber alles.
Sid Vicious
Veteran Member
They are deicing my plane. About to escape the people's republic of Washington state and head back to Texas.
vessie
Has No Life - Lives on TB
I hope she’s ‘liberal’ with the portions. Lol! V
Doomer Doug
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Check for toxins? 
medic38572
TB Fanatic
Got your Trump mask on?