Just For The Record Books

This post is just a reminder of the month of April 28, 2011.

Steven’s Pass got snow last night and today AND the Town Climbing Wall had snow early A.M. at about the 7-800′ level.

Again, this is just to reflect back a year or two from now.

Humming Birds and Snow

Humming birds arrived here this past Tuesday. We put the feeders up and the pair are in their nest.

As of 6:20am TODAY, it is SNOWING!!!!!

Just For The Record Books – Snow

This is just for the record books in our Blog.

It is 7:30 am, Monday, March 4, 2011. Temperature outside is 35.1 and it’s snowing.

Heavy rain causing Western Washington flooding concerns | KING5.com | Seattle News and Video

NOTE FROM WEBMASTER: HWY 2 FROM MILEPOST 58 TO 64 IS CLOSED DUE TO AN AVALANCHE.  IT SHOULD OPEN BY 10 AM PST TODAY.

Heavy rain causing Western Washington flooding concerns

Credit: KING5.com

The Snoqualmie River runs high during a flood watch on Wednesday, March 30, 2011.

by KING 5 News and Associated Press

SEATTLE — Two days of heavy rains and warm temperatures in the Cascades have caused some Western Washington rivers to rise,  prompting flooding concerns.

The National Weather Service is warning of flooding Thursday on the Snohomish, Stillaguamish, Tolt, Snoqualmie, Green and Puyallup rivers in Snohomish, King and Pierce counties. Forecasters expect major flooding on the Snohomish and Snoqualmie.

Flood watches are in effect for rivers in all the counties around ………..

Info on Gold Bar included too if you read the whole article.

Read the full article via Heavy rain causing Western Washington flooding concerns | KING5.com | Seattle News and Video.

Flood Watch

You have all heard by now however:

For the next 2-3 days we need to be on the alert for flooding. Very heavy rains are expected and there will be run off from the pass as the snow level is 6,000 feet so they are going to have rain also.

Just a heads up!

Snowing Again

Well, we got about 12-14″ of snow a day or so ago. Freezing is an understatement right now…

Alas, it’s snowing again at this moment and has been for about 2 hours. Let us know what is happening in your part of the world or State.

Winter Storm Warning

From Bob Foster. Thanks Bob..
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Hi All,
Just in case you haven’t heard, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for most of Western Washington. If you are aware of this then disregard.
I am giving meterologists the benefit of the doubt on this one and we’ve planned accordingly.
The expected snow accumulations levels aren’t necessarily the biggest threat region wide, potential for high winds and a significant drop in temperatures today pose larger concerns. Be safe out there.
Bob
______________________________________________________________
**Winter Storm Warning for Western Washington**
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 – Seattle, WA

KOMONEWS.COM
SEATTLE – After a day of a little snow sprinkled around the region on Tuesday, Mother Nature is reloading for a widespread snowstorm on Wednesday that threatens to drop several inches in spots and snarl the days commute.

*A warning means conditions are imminent.*
A low pressure center moved in overnight and combined with arctic air blasting into the region from the north to make for a widespread snow event across the region, likely the largest snow in the area since the December 2008 storms.
Snow totals on average will range from 2-6 inches, except more along the northern Olympic Peninsula and there could be locally heavier amounts. In addition, strong, damaging winds will blow out of the Fraser River valley through Bellingham into the San Juan Islands that could reach speeds of 60 mph.

Let’s first break it down by time period:
~Tuesday night~
We’ll continue to see random snow showers roaming around the region before midnight. These are not expected to accumulate except for the foothills where you could see 1-3″ as a storm total through midnight.
Then snow showers will increase from the southwest as moisture rotates around an area of low pressure offshore and into the Puget Sound region toward dawn.

~Wednesday morning~
As those snow showers move in, we could see 1-2″ of snow during the morning commute around the greater Puget Sound region. This will still be a slushy snow as temperatures will remain just above freezing, but still has potential to cause traffic issues. Meanwhile, winds in Whatcom County will increase to 30-35 mph in gusts.
You should still be able to get around, especially the main roads, just not very quickly. However, as challenging as the morning might be, the evening is looking far more daunting.

~Wednesday afternoon and evening~
As the low continues to spin moisture our way from offshore, winds will increase out of the Fraser River Valley to 50-60 mph in gusts. This will be akin to an icy blow dryer that will blast arctic air into the region from the north.
The cold north winds will then collide with the southwesterly winds over Western Washington and make for an enhanced area of convergence — think of it as a super convergence zone. Models right now indicate this battle will brew over Snohomish County making for very heavy bands of snow and likely limited visibilities.
That band of snow will gradually move south through Seattle late Wednesday afternoon and evening as the low pulls off to the south and the north wind pushes along. Thus even the metro area could see a burst of heavy snow during the afternoon and evening commutes. Outside this battle, there will be roaming heavy snow showers as the air becomes unstable and thus we could see some thundersnow-showers as well. And any kind of thundersnow would likely have very heavy snow and gusty winds — again making for poor visibility.
The convergence zone will continue to slide south and behind it will roll in the arctic air, dropping temperatures into the 20s. Thus, a flash freeze akin to what occurred on November 22 is possible and drivers really need to prepare for treacherous conditions. Meanwhile, moisture wrapping back around the low pressure center could roll over the top of this arctic air continuing the snow at times through Wednesday night on to icy roads.
Bottom line, travel around the Puget Sound lowlands will likely be treacherous from early afternoon Wednesday through the night.
Also, freezing spray is an issue up around the San Juans and Whatcom County.

~Wednesday night ~
Snow showers will linger over most of the area, save for the far north, with steady, heavy snows now shifting into southwestern Washington. Could see another 1-2″ on top of whatever already fell. Lows will be down into the 20s, especially north of that convergence zone, so beware of icy roads.

~Thursday~
Snow showers likely to continue into Thursday morning, especially south as the battle between the north and south winds moves south. We’ll clear from the north but stay quite chilly with highs only in the low 30s.

~Thursday night through Saturday~
The snow is done, and now it’s just cold. We’ll be mostly clear Thursday night with lows in the teens to low 20s. Highs Friday under sunshine will struggle to get to freezing. Lows Friday night again will be in the teens to low 20s.
Saturday we start to moderate a little to the mid 30s under partly sunny skies.
Long range models indicate we might be playing the snow guessing game again on Sunday, but we’ll have to see how cold we get after Wednesday’s events.

Snow breakdown by region:
Whatcom County/San Juan: 1-3″, mainly windy is the event there
Clallam: 5-12″
*Skagit/Snohomish: 4-8″
*King/Pierce/Kitsap: 2-6″
Thurston/Mason: 2-5″
Coast: 2-5″
Southwestern Washington: 2-5″

Quick Recap:
* Snow showers continue to roam in Tuesday night. Could see 1-3″ of slushy accumulations late Tuesday night from Seattle area south and west to coast.
* Snow showers increase Wednesday in heavy snow bands. Temps still in mid 30s. Morning commute could be affected.
* Heavy band of snow sets up in North Sound on Wednesday morning, slowly moving south through the afternoon and night.
* Wednesday evening commute could feature heavy snow and/or freezing temperatures with flash freeze on roads a la Nov. 22 possible.
* Snow on northern Olympic Peninsula could be greater than 6″ Wednesday.
* Strong winds blow out of Fraser River Valley gusting to 50-60 mph in Whatcom and San Juan counties.
* Freezing spray an issue to mariners around San Juans and waters off Whatcom County.
* Temperatures to drop below freezing late Wednesday into Wednesday night
* Very cold temperatures expected late Thursday night into Saturday.
* Heavy snow continues in mountain passes.

HeraldNet.com – Local news: Skykomish River claims another home

By Noah Haglund, Herald Writer

INDEX — Long before their next-door neighbor’s house crumbled into the North Fork Skykomish River on Monday, Arlene and Donald McDonald knew their own home was on similarly precarious footing.

The couple has been trying for the past few ….

Read the story via HeraldNet.com – Local news: Skykomish River claims another home.

Cabin swept away by Skykomish River | KING5.com | Seattle News and Video

INDEX, Wash. – A two-story riverside cabin disappeared into the rushing waters of the north fork of the Skykomish River Monday.

Read the complete story via Cabin swept away by Skykomish River | KING5.com | Seattle News and Video.

Flood Warning Ends

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS ENDED FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
WA.

TOLT RIVER NEAR CARNATION AFFECTING KING COUNTY.

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN
WA.

GREEN RIVER NEAR AUBURN AFFECTING KING COUNTY.
SKYKOMISH RIVER NEAR GOLD BAR AFFECTING SNOHOMISH COUNTY.
SNOHOMISH RIVER NEAR MONROE AFFECTING SNOHOMISH COUNTY.
SNOHOMISH RIVER AT SNOHOMISH AFFECTING SNOHOMISH COUNTY.
SNOQUALMIE RIVER NEAR THE FALLS AFFECTING KING COUNTY.
SNOQUALMIE RIVER NEAR CARNATION AFFECTING KING COUNTY.

FLOOD BULLETIN NO. 32

CNTL WEST REGION

HEAVY RAIN ENDED TODAY OVER THE SNOHOMISH DRAINAGE. THE SNOQUALMIE
RIVER SYSTEM REMAINS ABOVE FLOOD STAGE & LWR REACHES OF THE
RIVER HAVE NOT YET CRESTED. THE SKYKOMISH AT GOLD BAR HAS CRESTED
AND IS FALLING. THE TOLT RIVER HAS FALLEN BELOW FLOOD STAGE AND
WILL CONTINUE TO FALL. THE GREEN RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO HAVE MINOR
FLOODING ABOVE AUBURN FOR SEVERAL DAYS.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.

DO NOT DRIVE CARS.VANS.OR TRUCKS THROUGH FLOODED AREAS.THIS IS
THE CAUSE OF MOST FLOOD RELATED DEATHS IN WA. BE ALERT FOR
RAPID CHANGES & MONITOR DEVELOPMENTS BY LISTENING TO NOAA WEATHER
RADIO OR OTHER LOCAL MEDIA.

&&

WAC061-171114-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0010.000000T0000Z-110118T1048Z/
/GLBW1.2.ER.110116T1552Z.110117T0100Z.110118T0148Z.NO/
714 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SKYKOMISH RIVER NEAR GOLD BAR
* UNTIL LATE MON NIGHT.
* AT 6:00 PM SUN THE STAGE WAS 17.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING & MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST.THE RIVER CRESTED AT 17.8 FEET AT 5 PM SUN & WILL
CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW FLOOD STAGE MON EVENING.
* IMPACT.AT 17.0 FEET.THE SKYKOMISH RIVER WILL CAUSE FLOODING FROM
NEAR INDEX DOWNSTREAM THROUGH SULTAN TO THE SNOQUALMIE. FLOOD
WATERS WILL COVER NUMEROUS ROADS.INCLUDING BEN HOWARD RD.
INDEX-GALENA RD & TUALCO LOOP RD. FLOODING IN THE TOWN OF SULTAN
WILL BEGIN. A STAGE OF 17 FEET ON THE SKYKOMISH RIVER CORRESPONDS
TO A PHASE 3 IN THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY FLOOD PROGRAM.

$$

WAC061-171114-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0017.000000T0000Z-110119T0738Z/
/MROW1.3.ER.110117T0046Z.110117T1200Z.110118T2238Z.NO/
714 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SNOHOMISH RIVER NEAR MONROE
* UNTIL TUES EVENING.
* AT 6:30 PM SUN THE STAGE WAS 15.5 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 15.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING & MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST.THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE & CREST NEAR 18.0 FEET
AROUND 6 AM MONDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE EARLY
TUES AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT.AT 17.0 FEET.THE SNOHOMISH RIVER WILL CAUSE MAJOR
FLOODING.INUNDATING FARM LAND.ROADS.& SOME RESIDENTIAL
AREAS. LEVEES WILL LIKELY SUFFER DAMAGE. FLOODING WILL OCCUR ALL
ALONG THE RIVER INCLUDING HEADWATERS.TRIBUTARIES.& OTHER
STREAMS WITHIN & NEAR THE SNOHOMISH RIVER BASIN. A STAGE OF 17
FEET AT THIS LOCATION CORRESPONDS TO PHASE 2 IN THE SNOHOMISH
COUNTY FLOOD WARNING SYSTEM.

$$

WAC061-171114-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0018.000000T0000Z-110119T2323Z/
/SNAW1.3.ER.110116T2306Z.110117T1200Z.110119T1423Z.NO/
714 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SNOHOMISH RIVER AT SNOHOMISH
* UNTIL WED AFTERNOON.
* AT 6:30 PM SUN THE STAGE WAS 25.8 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 25.0 FEET.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING & MAJOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST.THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE & CREST NEAR 29.8 FEET
AROUND 6 AM MONDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE WEDNESDAY
MORNING.
* IMPACT.AT 29.0 FEET.THE SNOHOMISH RIVER WILL FLOOD LOW FARM
LANDS & SEVERAL ROADS.INCLUDING RIVERVIEW RD & THE
SNOHOMISH-MONROE HIGHWAY. HIDE TIDAL LEVELS COULD WORSEN FLOODING
ON THE LWR DELTA & EBEY ISLAND. FLOODING WILL OCCUR ALL ALONG
THE RIVER INCLUDING HEADWATERS.TRIBUTARIES.& OTHER STREAMS
WITHIN & NEAR THE SNOHOMISH RIVER BASIN. A STAGE OF 29 FEET ON
THE SNOHOMISH RIVER CORRESPONDS TO A PHASE 3 IN THE SNOHOMISH
COUNTY FLOOD PROGRAM.

$$

WAC033-170344-
/O.CAN.KSEW.FL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-110117T1053Z/
/TOLW1.1.ER.110116T1827Z.110116T2115Z.110116T2336Z.NO/
714 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING HAS ENDED FOR
THE TOLT RIVER NEAR CARNATION
* AT 6:15 PM SUN THE FLOW WAS 3771 CFS.
* FLOOD FLOW IS 4500 CFS.
* FELL BELOW FLOOD FLOW LATE THIS AFTERNOON.
* FORECAST.THE RIVER FELL BELOW FLOOD STAGE 3:36 PM SUN AND
WILL CONTINUE TO FALL.
* IMPACT.AT 2500 CFS.THE TOLT RIVER WILL SPILL OVER ITS BANKS WITH
WATER OVER TOLT RIVER RD & SOME DRIVEWAYS IN THE SAN SOUCI AREA.
THIS RIVER LEVEL ON THE TOLT CORRESPONDS TO A PHASE 2 FLOOD IN THE
KING COUNTY FLOOD SYSTEM.

$$

WAC033-171113-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0012.000000T0000Z-110118T1525Z/
/SQUW1.2.ER.110116T1308Z.110117T0230Z.110118T0625Z.NO/
714 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SNOQUALMIE RIVER NEAR THE FALLS
* UNTIL TUES MORNING.
* AT 6:30 PM SUN THE FLOW WAS 37650 CFS.
* FLOOD FLOW IS 20000 CFS.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING & MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST.THE RIVER HAS CRESTED & WILL CONTINUE TO FALL TO BELOW
FLOOD FLOW MON NIGHT.
* IMPACT.AT 30000 CFS.THE SNOQUALMIE RIVER WILL CAUSE WIDESPREAD
FLOODING OF PASTURE LANDS & ROADS ALONG THE RIVER FROM THE TOWN
OF SNOQUALMIE DOWNSTREAM THROUGH FALL CITY. ROADS THAT MAY BECOME
FLOODED INCLUDE FALL CITY-CARNATION.TOLT HILL.& NOVELTY FLATS
ROADS. THIS RIVER LEVEL ON THE SNOQUALMIE CORRESPONDS ROUGHLY TO A
PHASE 3 FLOOD IN THE KING COUNTY FLOOD SYSTEM.

$$

WAC033-171113-
/O.CON.KSEW.FL.W.0002.000000T0000Z-110119T0813Z/
/CRNW1.2.ER.110115T0238Z.110117T1800Z.110118T2313Z.NO/
714 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE SNOQUALMIE RIVER NEAR CARNATION
* UNTIL LATE TUES NIGHT.
* AT 6:30 PM SUN THE STAGE WAS 56.6 FEET.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 54.0 FEET.
* MODERATE FLOODING IS OCCURRING & MODERATE FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST.THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE & CREST NEAR 57.8 FEET
AROUND 10 AM MONDAY. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE TUESDAY
AFTERNOON.
* IMPACT.AT 56.0 FEET.THE SNOQUALMIE RIVER WILL CAUSE WIDESPREAD
FLOODING FROM FALL CITY DOWNSTREAM THROUGH CARNATION & DUVALL.
INUNDATING MUCH OF THE FARM LAND & NUMEROUS ROADS.

$$

WAC033-171113-
/O.EXT.KSEW.FL.W.0013.000000T0000Z-000000T0000Z/
/AUBW1.1.ER.110117T0000Z.110117T1800Z.000000T0000Z.NO/
714 PM PST SUN JAN 16 2011

THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR
THE MIDDLE GREEN RIVER UPSTREAM OF AUBURN
* UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
* AT 6:45 PM SUN THE STAGE WAS 61.8 FEET OR 9295 CFS.
* FLOOD STAGE IS 61.7 FEET OR 9000 CFS.
* MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING & MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST.
* FORECAST.THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE TO RISE & CREST NEAR 62.2 FEET
AROUND 10 AM MONDAY.
* IMPACT.AT 61.7 FEET.THE GREEN RIVER WILL FLOOD LOW AREAS OF THE
MIDDLE GREEN RIVER VALLEY WITH WATER OVER SE GREEN VALLEY RD. SOME
BACKWATER INUNDATION IS POSSIBLE IN LWR MILL CREEK BASIN BETWEEN
AUBURN & KENT. A STAGE OF 61.7 FEET ON THE GREEN RIVER
CORRESPONDS ROUGHLY TO A PHASE 3 FLOOD IN THE KING COUNTY FLOOD
SYSTEM.

$$
BURKE
WEATHER.GOV/SEATTLE