— by Lin McNulty —
Weather forecasters are saying it’s too early to tell for sure, but guess what might be coming again this weekend. Perhaps even before the last snow fall totally melts, we could be well be in line for another gift of snow from our Canadian Fraser River neighbors to the north.
National Weather Service/NOAA is issuing a Special Weather Statement at this time, which is not as severe as a Weather Watch, nor a Weather Warning. Orcas Issues is not attempting to be alarmist (even though I, personally, do love a good storm). But it just might be a good idea to stock up on food, candles, firewood, a good book or two, or warm friends before again getting stuck in your home for a few days.
Following is the Special Weather Statement as released by NOAA:
LOWLAND SNOW IS POSSIBLE IN WESTERN WASHINGTON THIS WEEKEND. ONCE AGAIN HIGH PRESSURE OVER SOUTHWEST CANADA WILL PUSH COLD AIR INTO WESTERN WASHINGTON THROUGH THE FRASER RIVER VALLEY. THE BEST CHANCE OF SNOW ACCUMULATION WILL ONCE AGAIN BE IN THE NORTH PART OF WESTERN WASHINGTON AND NEAR THE MOUNTAINS. THE FORECAST HAS A GREAT DEAL OF UNCERTAINTY SO STAY TUNED AS THE WEEKEND NEARS.
Stay warm and safe!
What is more interesting than the general prediction that it may snow on Orcas Island this weekend is whose turn it is on the island to get snow. Last Monday we drove from no snow on the ground in Deer Harbor to almost a foot in places in Eastsound. Where I was raised we used to say “If you don’t like our weather here, just drive to the next county”. deja vu allover again!