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28 Wednesday, December 21, 2016 The Nugget Newspaper, Sisters, Oregon WINTER STORM: More than a foot-and-a-half of snow fell Continued from page 3 By Monday evening, December 12, forecasters decided that enough of the various computer models were showing a more north- erly trajectory for the storm. So, at 6:57 p.m. they issued a winter storm watch. A watch means that there is a potential for heavy snow or significant ice accumulations. Part of the forecast that was issued dur- ing this time read, “…a strong and wet Pacific system is still on track to spread precipita- tion south to north across the region (Pendleton forecast- ing region) Wednesday and Wednesday night. Thus sig- nificant snow accumulations look to be possible over a good portion of the area.” As more of the mod- els converged on the same PHOTO BY PAUL LIPSCOMB The aftermath of a major winter storm: unparalleled beauty. solution, the watch was upgraded to a warning at 2:50 p.m. on December 13. A por- tion of the forecast issued at this time stated, “Precipitation amounts will be highest over Central Oregon where north- east to east low-level flow will result in upslope affects that will enhance precipitation development. Thus this area should see significant snows between 10 and 20 inches before precipitation decreases late Wednesday evening.” When residents awoke Thursday morning (December 15), they discovered that the NWS had pretty much deliv- ered on its promise of copious amounts of snow. While offi- cial snowfall depths in many communities remain unavail- able at this writing, several unofficial measurements were truly impressive. Some parts of Bend reg- istered up to 17 inches of snow, shattering a one-day record in December of 13 inches set in 1924. Redmond picked up at least a foot of the white stuff which, if it holds up, would break their pre- vious one-day total of nine inches set on New Year’s Eve 1992. Here in Sisters residents in the Crossroad and Tollgate developments reported depths of about two feet. It’s likely, however, that measurement included approximately four to five inches of snow that was on the ground previous to the December 14 storm. Reports of 17 inches were common in town. Sisters’ one-day snowfall record of 16.5 inches occurred in December 1983. The Climate Prediction Center is calling for an equal chance of above-normal and below-normal values for both temperature and precipitation during the month of January 2017 for Central Oregon. Out West Realty — Serving all of Central Oregon — Wishing everyone a blessed holiday season. Principal Broker ABR, CDPE,CIAS, GRI, SRES D ESIGNERS & B UILDERS of D ISTINCTION PHOTO BY GARY MILLER 541-480-0183 541-549-1575 Road crews had to work furiously to stay ahead of the heavy snowfall. LaredoConstruction.com CCB#194489 | Since 1994 www.sandygoodsell.com Licensed Broker in the State of Oregon Jeff Jones Principal Broker 541-480-7201 jeffjoneslcl@ gmail.com THIS WEEK’S FEATURED PROPERTY w! Perfect Vie Doug Roberts Principal Broker 541-280-6199 dougrobertsMPS @gmail.com 3 isters and Cook Contracting LLC “All About Detail” Ed Cook Carpentry & Painting Sisters-owned • 46 years experience Licensed & Insured 540-454-2040 CCB#212871 Lana Labuda Principal Broker 541-408-4144 lana@sisters properties.com Ross Kennedy Principal Broker 541-408-1343 ross@myrk solutions.com 1 17147 7 1 4 7 C Caddis ad dd i s C Court, o rt Sisters S i sters ~ $999,000 $ 9 9 9 0 0 0 Live your dreams on Aspen Lakes Golf Course with an 18th hole and water view. This Northwest-style single-level home is custom-built with exquisite detail. Expansive greatroom with a stone fi replace, hardwood fl oors, designer kitchen. Beautiful patio with views. Master suite and 2 guest suites. 3,543 sq. ft. Stop by or call to learn more about this property and all our other listings. Suzanne Carvlin Broker We have what you’re looking for! Scan to visit our website! 541-595-8707 Suzanne@Home Metolius Property Sales InSisters.com Linda Brooksby Broker 541-977-4488 lindabrooksbylcl @gmail.com Kimberly Gorayeb Principal Broker 541-639-5551 kiminsisters @gmail.com 290 E. Cascade Ave. 541-588-6614 metoliuspropertysales.com Ellen Wood Broker 541-588-0033 woode51@ msn.com Katie Cam Broker 971-409-0177 katiercam@ gmail.com Dechen Dawkins Broker 541-241-6619 soldonsisters @gmail.com