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But First… Breaking Weather News!

The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents: 20 th Annual “Winter Weather Forecast Conference” Saturday, November 17 th 2012 OMSI – Portland, Oregon. But First… Breaking Weather News!. Do you like it snowy?. Do you like it cold?. Do you like it snowy and cold?.

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But First… Breaking Weather News!

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  1. The Oregon Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (AMS) Presents:20th Annual “Winter Weather Forecast Conference”Saturday, November 17th 2012OMSI – Portland, Oregon

  2. But First…Breaking Weather News!

  3. Do you like it snowy?

  4. Do you like it cold?

  5. Do you like it snowy and cold?

  6. Would you like another“December to Remember?”1968, 1990, 2008, etc???

  7. As sure as K-103 FM has already started playing 24/7 Christmas music, the 12z run of the GFS yesterday started it’s endless winter teases!

  8. Now back to reality!

  9. The PDO Record Continues!The Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO) monthly readings have been negative for 29 months in a row! The last positive monthly reading was in June of 2010. When looking even further back, monthly PDO readings have been negative in 53 of the past 62 months, since 2007 (86% of the time). We are currently in the second longest negative PDO stretch in recorded history (112 years - since 1900)! The longest consecutive monthly record is 36 months set from July 1948 to June of 1951.

  10. Weather TriviaThe last high temperature BELOW 20 degrees at PDX was in what year?A. 2008B. 1990C. 1950D. The Stone Age

  11. Weather TriviaThe last high temperature BELOW 20 degrees at PDX was in what year?B. 1990 December 20th 1990 = 19 at PDX!

  12. Weather TriviaThe last low temperature BELOW 10 degrees at PDX was in what year?A. 2009B. 1995C. 1989D. The Ice Age

  13. Weather TriviaThe last low temperature BELOW 10 degrees at PDX was in what year?C. 1989February 5th 1989 = 9 at PDX!

  14. Oregon AMS UpdatesAMS yearly membership dues for 2012/13 are now due. Please see John at the back table. The AMS is continually seeking new members who want to join. Dues are only $10 per year! You can pay for multiple years if desired!We now have 175 active members in the Oregon AMS. We are the single largest chapter in the country.We are on Twitter @OregonAMS and we are also on Facebook at: facebook.com/oregonamsPlease support our vendor, AMS member Tyler Mode.

  15. Oregon AMS UpdatesWe appreciate the efforts of our media partners! Without you, we would not have the turn out we have here today –KATU, KOIN, KGW, KPTV, KEX, KXL, KPAM, The Oregonian, The Columbian, and many more! Also, many thanks to all of you who help spread the Oregon AMS word via Twitter, Facebook and other social media platforms!

  16. Oregon AMS UpdatesDon’t forget to enter our annual “Snowflake Contest.” Please use the entry forms located on your chairs, or you can pick one up at the back table where you can also deposit your entry forms. If you successfully guess when the first snow will fall in Portland this winter you will win free passes to OMSI!

  17. Oregon AMS UpdatesDon’t forget to purchase your raffle tickets for the Davis home weather station that we will be giving away today. You must be present in order to win! This prize is valued at $300! Raffle tickets are $1 each at the back table. Discounts are being offered for “bulk” purchases. All proceeds benefit the Oregon Chapter of the AMS!

  18. The 2012/13 Oregon AMS Executive Council has seven (7) talented and diverse members this year. If you are here today, please stand when called: Steve Pierce - President Bobby Corser - Vice President Brian MacMillan - Secretary John Rinier - Treasurer & Web Master Councilors - Mark Nelsen, Crystal Stout & Tyree Wilde

  19. Oregon AMS Updates AMS Members Helping AMS Members In A New Economy! Employment Opportunities WantedMeteorology / Climatology / HydrologyRadio / Television Emergency ManagementPublic Relations / CommunicationsInformation Systems (IS / IT)Other related fields

  20. Items That Won’t Be Discussed Today Mark Nelsen’s HUGE Salary Global Warming / Cooling The Fiscal Cliff UFO Sightings In Vancouver This Week

  21. Oregon AMS DisclaimerOregon AMS Mission Statement ---“The purpose of this society shall be to advance professional ideals in the science of meteorology and to promote the development, exchange, and application of meteorological knowledge.” Please note --- the Oregon AMS does not endorse any speaker here today, nor any claims or assertions they may make. Additionally – If George Taylor commands us to all “sing along” we will immediately ignore our smart phones and fall under his spell. “The force is strong with George!”

  22. Let’s get this 20th annual party started!

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