Forcasting Winter 2011/2012

We have a “weakening” La Niña which if it remains true, we should have a wetter and warmer winter with an “average” amount of snow in the Seattle – Tacoma – Everett area. However if it “moderates”, the experts say it could surprise us with above average snowfall.

"La Niña is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon located over the tropical Pacific Ocean and results from interactions between the ocean surface and the atmosphere. During La Niña, cooler-than-average Pacific Ocean temperatures influence global weather patterns. La Niña typically occurs every three-to-five years, and back-to-back episodes occur about 50 percent of the time. Current conditions reflect a re-development of the June 2010-May 2011 La Niña episode."  (NOAA, 9/8/2011)

Currently no forecasts suggest a replay of 2008. In general, this means snow sometime just before or just after Christmas, lasting into late February, early March.

Be sure to setup Storm & Emergency Services for your property now so no mater what this winter turns out to be, your business will be prepared. TILCO Vanguard provides sanding, deicing, snow removal,  and much more. Call 425-483-5700 for a quote today.