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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#261 Postby gpsnowman » Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:01 pm

bubba hotep wrote:
Iceresistance wrote:
Yukon Cornelius wrote:Year after year? Yeah idk either.


Teleconnections are now showing to be a +AO/+NAO/+PNA in a week or so.

Torch disaster incoming...


Looks like 60's in DFW for Christmas :sun: :layout:

However, it could be worse, the Northern Plains will straight torching

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GBBX6QbWAAAqxB-?format=jpg&name=small

I'm dreaming of no snow for anyone.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#262 Postby bubba hotep » Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:01 pm

Stratton23 wrote:Yeah its about to get worse, those are not the teleconnections you want to see lining up, I could see highs in the 70’s maybe even near 80 with this kind of a pattern, christmas is going to suck this year weather wise, we arent getting cold anytime soon until the MJO moves out of phase 6 and that stubborn Aleutian low starts to weaken significantly


The Pacific Jet should relax, allowing for the pattern to break down before we get that warm (depending on where you are located in the Southern Plains). January looks cooler for the Southern Plains as the torch over Western Canada backs off to allow for nearly seasonal temps, which allow for colder air to slide south. Also, it should be wetter with an active subtropical jet. Winter wx chances should increase for January, but this is pretty typical Nino climo.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#263 Postby Stratton23 » Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:11 pm

I hope it does relax, what has been causing this pacific jet to be so persistent?
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#264 Postby bubba hotep » Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:30 pm

Stratton23 wrote:I hope it does relax, what has been causing this pacific jet to be so persistent?


The overall pattern? The fading +IOD, MJO, ENSO? There is a whole lot to unpack :D

This upcoming Pacific Jet streak is pretty classic strong Nino with the big high that has been sitting over Siberia dropping down on the Tibetan Plateau (-EAMT to +EAMT) with a massive PJ response.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#265 Postby ThunderSleetDreams » Sun Dec 10, 2023 6:36 pm

Some of you are focusing on one or two variables.

Afternoon runs have us in the low to mid 50s Christmas Day with lows in the 30s and 40s.

Yeah it’s still a bit out but y’all forget this pattern also brings cloudiness and it’s persistent with steady moisture for the next two weeks.

That doesn’t scream torch at all. It certainly doesn’t bring cold air but not really anything way above normal either. It’s a few below to few above type situation depending on the day.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#266 Postby bubba hotep » Sun Dec 10, 2023 7:16 pm

ThunderSleetDreams wrote:Some of you are focusing on one or two variables.

Afternoon runs have us in the low to mid 50s Christmas Day with lows in the 30s and 40s.

Yeah it’s still a bit out but y’all forget this pattern also brings cloudiness and it’s persistent with steady moisture for the next two weeks.

That doesn’t scream torch at all. It certainly doesn’t bring cold air but not really anything way above normal either. It’s a few below to few above type situation depending on the day.


Yeah, but most people view winter wx through the lens of "winter wx," and that certainly skews things. Of course, upper 50s - low 60s is pretty seasonal for Christmas; it's just not overly interesting. If the 12z Euro pans out, then that will generate a lot of chatter b/c it's a big rain event that will impact many posters on here. In the end, this isn't generating much traffic or positive posts in this thread for Christmas :grr: :grr:

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However, I do think things will change in January per a typical Nino winter or we will be left with another season that really didn't go to plan b/c of the overall background warmth in the Pacific.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#267 Postby ThunderSleetDreams » Sun Dec 10, 2023 7:24 pm

bubba hotep wrote:
ThunderSleetDreams wrote:Some of you are focusing on one or two variables.

Afternoon runs have us in the low to mid 50s Christmas Day with lows in the 30s and 40s.

Yeah it’s still a bit out but y’all forget this pattern also brings cloudiness and it’s persistent with steady moisture for the next two weeks.

That doesn’t scream torch at all. It certainly doesn’t bring cold air but not really anything way above normal either. It’s a few below to few above type situation depending on the day.


Yeah, but most people view winter wx through the lens of "winter wx," and that certainly skews things. Of course, upper 50s - low 60s is pretty seasonal for Christmas; it's just not overly interesting. If the 12z Euro pans out, then that will generate a lot of chatter b/c it's a big rain event that will impact many posters on here. In the end, this isn't generating much traffic or positive posts in this thread for Christmas :grr: :grr:

https://www.tropicaltidbits.com/analysis/models/gfs-ens/2023121012/gfs-ens_T850aMean_namer_12.png

However, I do think things will change in January per a typical Nino winter or we will be left with another season that really didn't go to plan b/c of the overall background warmth in the Pacific.



I agree with all you said. I just get bothered sometimes (I shouldn’t) when people used hyperbole to describe a pattern…:: like torch.

It is not a torch, not in the least.

It’s not very Ninoesque in the Rockies right now. I’ve gotten pelted with a couple big storms already and that’s not very indicative of a moderate-strong Nino.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#268 Postby gpsnowman » Sun Dec 10, 2023 8:16 pm

I see no torch for the next 10 days around here. Average to just above leading up to Christmas. Unfortunately the only rain chance is several days away and that could change being this far out. Christmas 2015 was low 80s and swampass humid. There have been a couple other warm and humid Christmas days recently but I can't remember the years. So it could be way worse. Okay we punt December and wait till the new year, it ain't over yet.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#269 Postby Cpv17 » Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:24 pm

It’s hard to get any significant cold during an El Niño. Just have to depend on a deep bowling bowl to pull down some cold air.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#270 Postby Brent » Sun Dec 10, 2023 10:54 pm

Cpv17 wrote:It’s hard to get any significant cold during an El Niño. Just have to depend on a deep bowling bowl to pull down some cold air.


Yeah I mean look at Kansas a couple weeks ago. It wasnt remotely cold there either and some places had more snow than the entire winter last year lol. We've still got a lot of winter to go for sure

Tbh other than last year I haven't seen any snow in December in a long time anyway
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#271 Postby Itryatgolf » Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:52 pm

Brent wrote:
Cpv17 wrote:It’s hard to get any significant cold during an El Niño. Just have to depend on a deep bowling bowl to pull down some cold air.


Yeah I mean look at Kansas a couple weeks ago. It wasnt remotely cold there either and some places had more snow than the entire winter last year lol. We've still got a lot of winter to go for sure
Brent, typically niños are backloaded so I guess we got that going for us. I know most of us need rain, but I would like to get my avg snow this winter, which isn't much anyways. Would like the forum to see a decent winter storm so we can have someone talk sbout
Tbh other than last year I haven't seen any snow in December in a long time anyway

Brent, typically niños are backloaded so I guess we got that going for us. I know most of us need rain, but I would like to get my avg snow this winter, which isn't much anyways. Would like the forum to see a decent winter storm so we can have someone talk about :grrr:
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#272 Postby Brent » Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:12 am

Itryatgolf wrote:
Brent wrote:
Cpv17 wrote:It’s hard to get any significant cold during an El Niño. Just have to depend on a deep bowling bowl to pull down some cold air.


Yeah I mean look at Kansas a couple weeks ago. It wasnt remotely cold there either and some places had more snow than the entire winter last year lol. We've still got a lot of winter to go for sure
Brent, typically niños are backloaded so I guess we got that going for us. I know most of us need rain, but I would like to get my avg snow this winter, which isn't much anyways. Would like the forum to see a decent winter storm so we can have someone talk sbout
Tbh other than last year I haven't seen any snow in December in a long time anyway

Brent, typically niños are backloaded so I guess we got that going for us. I know most of us need rain, but I would like to get my avg snow this winter, which isn't much anyways. Would like the forum to see a decent winter storm so we can have someone talk about :grrr:


Heck even 21-22 which was La Nina I didn't see real snow here til February and then we had 11 inches that winter so who knows. We've got time on our side that's for sure it just sucks to wait especially after how bad the summer was

I do hope at least the rain starts up sooner than the winter flip though if it is gonna take awhile. The 10 day has exactly one day with a rain chance :spam:
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#273 Postby jasons2k » Mon Dec 11, 2023 7:42 am

Who issues a freeze warning at 11:05pm the night of? The NWS Houston, that’s who!!

What a pathetic failure/sick joke. Glad I was prepared for the worst:

Freeze Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1105 PM CST Sun Dec 10 2023

TXZ197-199-210>212-111315-
/O.NEW.KHGX.FZ.W.0004.231211T0505Z-231211T1500Z/
Washington-Montgomery-Colorado-Austin-Waller-
Including the cities of Brenham, Conroe, The Woodlands, Columbus,
Eagle Lake, Weimar, Sealy, Bellville, Hempstead, Prairie View,
Brookshire, and Waller
1105 PM CST Sun Dec 10 2023

...FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30.

* WHERE...Washington, Montgomery, Colorado, Austin and Waller
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent
freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should
be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have
in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-
ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

&&
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#274 Postby bubba hotep » Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:19 am

06z GFS continues to trend towards the Euro. Rainy week on tap for Texas :rain:

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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#275 Postby orangeblood » Mon Dec 11, 2023 8:43 am

bubba hotep wrote:
Stratton23 wrote:Yeah its about to get worse, those are not the teleconnections you want to see lining up, I could see highs in the 70’s maybe even near 80 with this kind of a pattern, christmas is going to suck this year weather wise, we arent getting cold anytime soon until the MJO moves out of phase 6 and that stubborn Aleutian low starts to weaken significantly


The Pacific Jet should relax, allowing for the pattern to break down before we get that warm (depending on where you are located in the Southern Plains). January looks cooler for the Southern Plains as the torch over Western Canada backs off to allow for nearly seasonal temps, which allow for colder air to slide south. Also, it should be wetter with an active subtropical jet. Winter wx chances should increase for January, but this is pretty typical Nino climo.


Agreed, this appears to be the most promising January Winter Weather period we've had in quite some time. The Ridge will retrogress into NW Canada as the winter matures, and with an active southern jet it's a great recipe for the southern plains!!
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#276 Postby cstrunk » Mon Dec 11, 2023 9:02 am

Looks like a good part of the state will get some decent rain this week. :flag:
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#277 Postby bubba hotep » Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:47 am

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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#278 Postby Stratton23 » Mon Dec 11, 2023 12:00 pm

12z runs are trending weaker and further north with the storm system, here we go again, dont get youre hopes up folks, we have seen this funny little game with the models too many times now
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#279 Postby rwfromkansas » Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:24 pm

Larry Cosgrove says some pattern change will happen around or after Christmas eve, with more moisture and cold. But, it won't really be big winter until after the January thaw, so it sounds like he is going for a bigger Jan. 20-February cold and snowy period.
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Re: Texas Winter 2023-2024

#280 Postby Itryatgolf » Mon Dec 11, 2023 1:30 pm

rwfromkansas wrote:Larry Cosgrove says some pattern change will happen around or after Christmas eve, with more moisture and cold. But, it won't really be big winter until after the January thaw, so it sounds like he is going for a bigger Jan. 20-February cold and snowy period.

Don't know how you can have a January thaw when we haven't been that cold yet lol. We definitely have some time before this upcoming warm period weakens
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