Whatâs happening with Sistersâ weather?
By Ron Thorkildson Black Butte is startlingly bare of snow in the middle of January.
photo by Ron Thorkildson Except for a couple of light dustings of snow that quickly came and went, Sisters Country has been remarkably free of winter-like conditions even as we advance deeper into the heart of the cold season.
Last fall weather prognosticators advertised a La Niña was on the way that would likely result in a colder and wetter than normal winter. Not only was her arrival right on time, but she’s been gaining strength and is now classified as a strong La Niña. As mid-winter approaches, let’s see if we can sort out what has gone right, and wrong, with those outlooks.