Weather Eye: Showers to continue, snow possible above 1,000 feet

The weather was still on the wild side Wednesday although not as crazy as Monday and Tuesday. But still we had showers and hail, some that turned the ground white for a while and also a clap or two of thunder was reported.

Some of the showers brought wet snowflakes down to sea level once again but only as they say, “conversational” snow. The heavy snow that closed schools and much of the county’s commerce on Monday was still on the ground Tuesday, quite unusual for mid-April. In fact, our weather so far this week would be more typical of early March.

So, what does April have in store for us the rest of the week? Showers will continue with low snow levels but I believe snow stays sticking on the ground above 1,000 feet. In between the showers Wednesday, I could see plenty of snow on the foothills right down to the deck. With that snow, late frosts are still possible.

Easter Sunday looks dry right now and highs close to the average of 60 degrees. Rain showers most likely on Saturday for those egg hunts, but scattered instead of steady rain. Snow depths in our foothills reported by our local weather observers were between 7 and 13 inches.

Next week unsettled weather conditions are on tap but snow levels will be higher, in the 2,000- to 3,000-foot range for a continued buildup of necessary water supplies for summer. The remainder of the month will continue on the cool side with above-average precipitation. The April showers will have a firm grip on us for sure.

It was interesting to note that snow and hail covered the ground white even along the coast from Tillamook, Ore., up to the Long Beach Peninsula. I was at the coast and I observed some incredible hail storms that were pea size in diameter and covered the ground solid white.

If we get some clearing during nighttime hours be aware of frost and icy conditions. I am so ready for summer weather, perhaps May will be kind and gentle for us. Take good care and we’ll chat on Sunday.

Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. ptimmwriter@gmail.com