Freezing Rain on the Roads!

Thursday, January 19th, 2012 8:07am PST

Well, I woke up this morning and checked outside and had about 1/4 inch of ice on our van and a little bit on the ground I cleared of snow yesterday.  It is slick out there today.  Right now it is 31 degrees outside, which is actually good.  If it was any colder, the ice would be a lot worse.  The rain as able to run off somewhat.

I don’t have any way to tell you how much rain we are having right now.  My rain gauge is plugged with snow and ice.  It will probably melt later on today when it warms up and then the gauge will will register the rain.

I have heard reports of downed trees on Seminary Hill falling onto power lines.  The city is going to close the street down.  There is a power line down off of Hawkins road in Winlock causing fire. 

If you don’t have to go anywhere this morning, STAY HOME.  It is slick out there.

Be Safe out there!

James

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Napavine and Winlock Schools Closed

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 6:10pm PST

Napavine and Winlock schools are closed for Thursday, due to the weather and snow.

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Record snow for Napavine?

Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 8:27am PST
Heavy Snow

Wow...Lots of Snow this morning.

 Well, I have measured 16 inches of snow this morning since 10:00PM last night.  We have a total of 21 inches accumulated on the ground and a total snowfall or 25.5 inches since the snow started.

It has been amusing watching people trying to drive up our hill.  Slipping and sliding and plowing the snow with their vehicles.  Unless you have a lifted truck with 4 wheel drive and chains, don’t drive in this stuff.

If you have a lot of snow on your roof and it starts to rain later today, it is going to get extremely heavy.  You might want to try to get rid of some of the snow.  You can open your attic access and put a fan to blow heat into the attic.  This will help melt the snow.  It is worth paying a little extra to heat the house and melt the snow on the roof rather than the possibly collapsing your roof.

A nice way to spend ones birthday!  :)

James

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3.5 Inches Last Night

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012 9:11am PST

Well, I measured 3.5 Inches of snow from last night to this morning.  It was enough to close Napavine and Winlock Schools.

It looks like we are going to have even more snow tonight after Midnight. Possibly up to 14 inches.  Be careful in the roads today.

James

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Snowy Week….

Monday, January 16th, 2012 3:24pm PST

Well, looks like we have a snowy start to the week.  So far we have had about 4.5 inches of snow and about 2.5 to 3 inches on the ground.  Watch out for the slick roads.

So far it looks like we will be having more snow tonight through Wednesday.  You can keep an eye on the website for updates and alerts.

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Napavine has an EF0 Tornado

Monday, May 30th, 2011 8:57am PST

Well, it’s official, the NWS has determined that Napavine had an EF0 tornado touch down for about 2 minutes.  It had 75 mph winds and left a path of damage about 100 yards long and 30 yards wide. 

At the station, all I could see was HEAVY 1/4 inch hail.  We had a brief increase in wind with a 22 mph gust and the temperature dropped about 5 degrees in about 2 minutes.  I couldn’t see the funnel cloud.  My view was blocked in the direction of the event.

“Welcome to Tornado Alley Napavine.”

James

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Funnel Cloud

Friday, May 27th, 2011 10:32pm PST

Looks like we has a funnel cloud near Napavine today around 2:00PM. It reportedly took a shed roof off.

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Spring…. or Fall????

Friday, May 27th, 2011 6:19pm PST

This spring sure has seemed a lot like fall.  Heh.  I sure am ready for the sun.  I can’t even keep up with the grass.  By the time I have a moment to mow the lawn, it is raining.

I want to wish everyone a Good Memorial day Weekend.  It looks like we will have at least one nice day.  Get out on Sunday and BBQ and have fun in what little sun we will have.

It is looking like we will even have snow in White Pass this weekend.  So if you are heading over the pass this weekend, be prepared.

Summer will get here some day, I know it!  :)

James

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Snow Blast…

Thursday, February 24th, 2011 11:21am PST

Well, the snow has come and hopefully gone.  We had probably 3 inches of snow last night and about 2 the day before.  Hopefully the snow on the roads will melt and evaporate before the freeze comes. 

No work for me today and the school and daycare are closed.  Not much to do but shovel the snow and watch the tube.

The temperature is supposed to get down to 17 degrees tonight.  Could cause some problems tomorrow morning.  Be careful and keep up to date at www.Napavineweather.com.

James

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“Widespread Heavy Snow Event”.

Saturday, January 8th, 2011 9:08am PST

“STARTING WEDNESDAY THROUGH THE END OF NEXT WEEK THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A WIDESPREAD HEAVY SNOW EVENT SOMEWHERE IN WESTERN WASHINGTON.” – NWS

Looks like we could be snowed it next week.  We will see.

Happy New Year!

James

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