Meteorologists say there is no simple explanation for the robust winter season.
Portland, Oregon received nearly a foot of snow in a single day in what proved to be its second-snowiest day in history. Mountainous areas of California experienced nearly unprecedented snowfall accumulations - more than 40 feet since the start of the season. Even Phoenix suburbs woke up on Thursday to a dusting of snow that covered cactuses and lush golf courses.“This rain and snow bucked the trend and it’s highly unexpected,” said Ryan Maue, a meteorologist and former NOAA chief scientist.
Bianca Feldkircher, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service, said a persistent blocking pattern over the Pacific Ocean plus cold air migrating south from the Arctic have created the conditions for widespread snowfall along the West Coast. For example, the forecast on March 1 warned of snowfall for parts of Phoenix, Ariz. which Feldkircher said is “super unusual” for this time of year. And last week, Portland saw abnormally high snowfall rates and recorded nearly 11 inches — the second snowiest day in the city’s history.With respect to human-induced climate change, meteorologists say it's challenging to nail down what part it is playing in the West Coast's peculiar winter season.
Forecasting technology keeps getting better. So much better, it may even soon be able to forecast extreme events with higher accuracy). “In the near future, I do not think climate will cause issues with our weather forecasting capabilities,” said Maue.
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