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That’s bizarre. My PWS has recorded almost 4” in just the last 10 days (a good chunk of it from 2.71” on August 9)

We actually managed a low of 39.9 at home last night - first 30s since June 10

Rainbow falls is roaring

lol I should go chasing

Amazing how much difference the topography of Hawaii makes. It’s been calm wind with occasional light showers all day here in Kona, although the wind is now ripping. The leeward side of the island has been battered all day

We were supposed to be in Volcano tonight, but the forecast there is for 15+ inches of rain plus the wind, and the town doesn’t have a particularly strong infrastructure so we rented a home in Kona instead up on the hill. ChatGPT says this should be the most sheltered spot on the island. As an added bonus it has a good 180 view to the West so it should be a fun spot to watch the hurricane from. Hopefully not too many issues. A bit bummed that I don’t get to spend any time in Volcano, I love spending time in the rainforest there, but with 2 kids in tow and the possibility of being without power, water or even road access for days didn’t seem wise. But hey, it’ll be a trip of firsts: first lava fountain, first actual hurricane (assuming it does become a hurricane).

Yep! I’ve seen erupting a few years ago when the lava was flowing into the ocean - cool, but this was another level

I’ll be on Big Island till Monday… yikes

Got this crossed off my bucket list tonight. Soooo cool

Awesome day for a flight up Denali

Getting a preview of things to come in Alaska

Apparently Coos county ranked #2 in the nation for snowfall. Bring it. https://www.foxweather.com/extreme-weather/lawn-love-snowiest-counties-rankings

We are now at 10.55” for June. That’s pretty impressive, considering we haven’t had any major flooding.

The DOT removed the dams because they are right next to 302, so it’s all set now. In other news, another 0.34” already since midnight. Can’t make this shit up.

Fortunately it’s been just below the threshold for flooding for us, although it’s been enough to take out of the the riverside trails on my property. But could have been much worse