We're behind by over 10"! We've recorded 20.25" of precipitation since the start of the water year on Oct 1, normal to date is 31.24". 78% of Oregon is in a drought. The good news is that snowpack across all of Oregon is over 100% of average (our region's at 111%). Five to six storm […]
Tuesday 3:45pm Update: Tomorrow morning (Wednesday) looks to be the last chance this week for a light dusting of snow here in Cottage Grove. The chance is small, but a chance nonetheless. A friend who apparently has nothing better to so sent me the below picture of the "stool bus." Thought I'd share it to […]
Snow showers this morning (Sunday) will change over to rain or a rain/snow mix at times once the temperature warms by around 9am or 10am. Not expecting more than an inch or two. Another chance of a dusting or so is possible tonight / Monday morning. Can't rule out late night/early morning dustings through Wednesday […]
11:30am Friday: As what's been the case with the past two snow events, a main cold low pressure system will sit off the Oregon coast and spin waves of energy through the region. All ingredients need to come together just right for snow to fall in Cottage Grove, so we may end up with nothing. […]
11:00am Monday: See for yourself: In the two satellite images below, look for the counter-clockwise rotation of the low pressure centers just off the Oregon coast around the WA/OR border. The image that is more crisp and clear is the current low pressure system. The one that's smeary white is last week's system. Note that […]
Sunday noon update: Snow potential undoubtedly exists.
Saturday update (next update noon Sunday): Lots to talk about and a complex pattern setting up. Snow is possible in Cottage Grove at times through Wednesday morning (best chances Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning). By the way, we've recorded 18.19" of precipitation here in Cottage Grove; normal to date is 29.36". So, yes, we're running […]
Updated 3:00pm Friday, next update noon Saturday System #1: Saturday night / Sunday morning (snow levels may dip to near 700-900' at times). Range of possible snow in Cottage Grove is zero to a dusting (chances are very low). System #2: Sunday night through Tuesday night. Deja vu: this system is expected to stall near […]
UPDATE ON STORM DISAPPOINT: Yes, my forecast was a bust. For those of you who wanted more snow than the dusting to 1" we got, let's be disappointed together. Here's what happened (nerd hat on): COLD TEMPERATURES: Much below normal! Highs today/Friday around 40, lows tonight/Friday night 15-20. Lows of 28-32 are expected Saturday night through […]
