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=About Me= Alpha299's backup account just in case something accidentally happens to the Alpha299 account.

=Snow Seasons= The Snow Season occurs during the winter. It can start as early as November 20 and as late as November 27. Starting in the 2016-2017 Season, Windstorms got their own scale as well. The scales are as follows.

2023-2024 Season
The 2023-2024 Winter season started on November 19, 2023 and ended on March 31, 2024. A very strong El Nino is forecasted for this winter, so very little snow is expected this season, akin to the 2009-10, and 2014-15 seasons. That doesn't mean we haven't seen strong systems hit during El Ninos, it just means it isn't likely. Due to this, it is predicted that 4 named stormed will occur, with 1 Snowstorm and 0 Major Snowstorms. This is the same list used in the 2017-18 Snow Season, other than the names Desmond and Inari which were replaced with Dirk and Isla.

Retirement
On May 26, 2024, it was decided that no names would be retired. All the names from List 1 will be used in the 2029-2030 season.

2022-2023 Season
The 2022-2023 Winter season started on November 20, 2022 and ended on March 31, 2023. It's been forecasted that La Nina will stick around for a bit longer. But as it was in past seasons, things have waned and varied throughout the seasons so there's never really been a solid La Nina winter. But due to the forecast, it's been predicted that there will be 9 named storms, 2 Snowstorms, and 1 Major Snowstorms. This is the same list of names used in the 2016-2017 season except for Felisha and Heather. The season kicked off early with whipping winds from Arnold on November 4th and continued at a breakneck pace. Already into mid-december, the earliest formed E-J names were used, including one for the 2nd ever named Ice Storm. The names Felicity, Hillary, & Otto were used for the first time this year.

Retirement
On May 14, 2023, the name Janet was retired due to the effects of the ice storm where it shut down the area by turning it into an ice rink. It is the first J name & the lowest on the list to be retired. It will be replaced with the name Julie for the 2028-29 season.

2021-2022 Season
The 2021-2022 Winter season starts on November 21, 2021 and ended on March 31, 2022. It's been forecasted for a La Nina winter yet again. But as it was in past seasons, things have waned and varied throughout the seasons so there's never really been a solid La Nina winter. But due to the forecast, it's been predicted that there will be 11 named storms, 5 Snowstorms, and 2 Major Snowstorms. The season kicked off on October 24th with Akiko coming in as a "Bomb Cyclone" formed with a Category 4 hurricane-like 943 mbs in its low pressure system. This is the same list used in the 2015-2016 Winter season except for the name Gabrielle which was replaced with Gianna. The names Harley, Ida, Joaquin, and Katia were used for the first time this season.

Retirement
On June 26, 2022, the name Dante was retired due to the post-Christmas gridlock caused by the storm. It was replaced with the name Dominic for the 2027-28 season.

2020-2021 Season
The 2020-2021 Winter Season started on November 22, 2020 and ended on March 31, 2021. As of early forecasts, it's predicted to either be a La Nina Season marginally, while having roughly the same chances as a Neutral season as well. The projections for this seasons leads with 11 named named 4 Snowstorms and 2 Major Snowstorms. A rare summer windstorm kicked off the season with Andre during a hot and dry point late in the summer. The winds caused many existing and new wildfires to worsen and threaten the area. This is the same list used in the 2014-2015 season as no names were retired that season. The names Florence & Guillermo were used for the first time this season after going unused in 2014-15.

Retirement
On May 9, 2021, during the review, the names Andre, Ernesto, and Florence were retired. The former (Andre) due to the wildfires and subsequent reddish-hue smoky conditions that followed due to the wind, and the two latter (Ernesto/Florence) for accumulating over half a foot of snow (if not more) in many areas across the region. They were replaced with Amir, Ezekiel, & Freya for the 2026-27 season.

2019-2020 Season
The 2019-2020 Winter Season started on November 24, 2019 and ended on March 31, 2020. A neutral season is predicted to occur this winter, and as with all neutral seasons, an average amount of systems should develop. It is predicted that there will be 9 named storms, 3 Snowstorms, and 1 Major Snowstorm this season. The season began the latest in history with the first named storm in mid-January. This is the same list used in the 2013-2014 season except for Dillon which replaced Duvall.

Retirement
On May 3, 2020, it was decided that no names would be retired. All the names from List 3 will be used in the 2025-2026 season.

2018-2019 Season
The 2018-2019 Winter Season started on November 18, 2018 and ended on March 31, 2019. A strong El Nino has begun grown over the fall, and with this, it is expected to be an under-average season. For example, recent El Nino seasons have seen fairly little activity. And because of this, this season is predicted to have 5 named storms, 2 storms and 1 major storm. This is the same list used in the 2012-2013 season as no names were retired that year. The names Ethan and Hannah were used for the first time this year after replacing the names Erva and Hernan 12 years ago during the 2006-07 season.

Retirement
On May 19, 2019, after becoming the first Severe Windstorm since 2006 + causing power to go out for the entirety of January 6, and after causing a record 13" of snow causing tons of damage and grinding society to a halt in February, the names Brenda, Dolly, Ethan, and Fay were all retired. While Ethan didn't accumulate as much, it's weather system pulled in high pressures constantly freezing the remains of snow from Dolly. This breaks the record for how many names were retired in a season with 4 names. The previous record was held by the 2006-07 season (Anna, Erva, Hernan) and the 2011-12 season (Drake, Howard, Inez) with 3 retired names. The names alluded to earlier (Brenda, Dolly, Ethan, and Fay) will never be used to name another Winter Storm. They were replaced with Bridgette, Deena, Elijah, and Fukumi respectively for the 2024-25 Season.

2017-2018 Season
The 2017-2018 Winter Season started on November 19, 2017 and ended on March 31, 2018. A neutral forecast returns to start the season, but a La Nina should develop mid-way through. Because of this, we are expecting to see a moderate to active season including 14 named storms, 6 Cat 1+, and 2 Major storms. This is the same list used in the 2011-2012 season except for the names Drake, Howard, and Inez which were replaced with Desmond, Henri, and Inari respectively. All 3 new names were used for the first time this season, including Inari which became the 3rd ever Category 5 storm in history.

Retirement
On June 3, 2018, the names Desmond and Inari were retired due to the damages and records broken caused by the storms (after replacing Drake and Inez 6 years ago). They were replaced with the names Dirk and Isla respectively.

2016-2017 Season
The 2016-2017 Winter Season started on November 20, 2016 and ended on March 31, 2017. A neutral forecast returns this winter and because of this, it is predicted that we see 8 named storms, 4 Snow Storms, & 3 Major Snowstorms. However, it ended up being the 3rd most active season on record including the most powerful storm in history with Snowstorm Heather as it dropped a foot of snow on Super Bowl Sunday, February 5, 2017. This is the same list used in the 2010-2011 season except for Bianca, the first only only Category 5 Snowstorm (Until Snowstorm Heather, later in February 2017), and Danielle which were replaced by Blaire & Denise respectively, which were used for the first time during the season.

Retirement
On May 21, 2017, the names Felisha and Heather were retired due to their heavy snowfall and slowdowns in Oregon (Felisha) and Washington (Heather). They were replaced by Felicity and Hillary respectively for the 2022-2023 season.

2015-2016 Season
The 2015-2016 Season started on November 22, 2015 and ended on March 31, 2016. The El Nino from the previous year has actually maintained its grip on the area as well as becoming stronger. Since this is the case, it is predicted that little to no snow will fall in the 2015-2016 season. This will be the first season ever to start naming windstorms as they are a part of the Fall/Winter season. This new addition was brought in after Ice Storms were added in 2011/2012 due to Ice Storm Inez However, these systems can form outside of the "Snow Season" as Windstorm Akiko occurred on August 29, 2015. This is the same list of names used in the 2009-2010 season.

Retirement
On June 12, 2016, it was decided to retire the first ever name used for a windstorm, Gabrielle after winds knocked out power across the state as well as 1 death. It will never again be used for a Winter Storm. It was replaced with Gianna for the 2021-2022 season.

2014-2015 Season
The 2014-2015 Season started on November 23, 2014 and ended on March 31, 2015. Due to an El Nino in place it is predicted that there will be little to no snow, similar to what happened in the 2009-2010 season. This is the same list of names used in the 2008-2009 season except for Florence and Guillermo which replaced Fabianne and Gensen respectively. This season tied the 2009-2010 Season as the least active on record, and holds the true record since there was a winter depression on 12/4/09.

Retirement
On June 7, 2015, it was decided that no names would be retired. All the names from List two will be used in the 2020-2021 season.

2013-2014 Season
The 2013-2014 Season started on November 24, 2013 and ended on March 31, 2014. It forecast shows a more neutral winter. Normally these winters are a lot less snow events, but more concentrated events. Similar to what the 2010-2011 season was. In that season there was 4 major snowstorms out of 8 total named storms. This is the same list of names used in the 2007-2008 Season.

Retirement
On June 1, 2014, the name "Duvall" was retired from the rotating list of names and will never be used again. It was retired for create an Ice Storm in Portland, OR and completely halting all activity. It was replaced with Dillon for the 2019-2020 season.

2012-2013 Season
The 2012-2013 Season started on November 25, 2012 and ended on March 31, 2013. The possibility of an El Nino leaves the prediction of a lower than average season. But a month away and it remains neutral. The El Nino advisory was removed shortly before the season began, yet this season took the longest to get the first named storm to form after Aaron arrived on December 17. The season ended as the 2nd least active winter on record with only 3 named storms. This is the same list used in the 2006-2007 season except for Aaron, Ethan, and Hanna which replaced Anna, Erva, and Hernan respectively. The name Aaron was used for the first time.

Retirement
On June 2, 2013, it was decided that no names would be retired. All the names from List two will be used in the 2018-2019 season.

2011-2012 Season
The 2011-2012 Season started on November 20, 2011 and ended on March 31, 2012. An unexpected "Double-dip" of La Lina formed in early September which with that info, forecasts an above average season. This prediction led to be true as it was the most active season in history with 20 named storms, 7 of them were category 1 or higher, 3 were major snowstorms, and created the first ever named Ice Storm. This season also had the most active January and March on record. The S, T, and V names were used for the first time this season. This is the same list used in the 2005-2006 Snow Season with the exception of Brandon which replaced Brayden respectively, which was used for the first time. This is the first snow season is history to start outside of the specified start date when Winter Storm Agatha arrived on November 17, 2011. This also broke the record for earliest A storm, which was set by Snowstorm Arnold a year ago.

Retirement
The total of 6" of snow from Drake (2") and Howard (4") as well as Inez, the first ice storm since 1996 which left about a half inch of ice on everything, caused catastrophic damage. Inez left millions without power for up to a week while destroying trees across a widespread area. So on May 20, 2012, the names Drake, Howard, and Inez were retired. They were replaced with Desmond, Henri, and Inari for the 2017-2018 season.

2010-2011 Season
The 2010-2011 Season started on November 21, 2010 and ended on March 31, 2011. This season took place during the most powerful La Nina in 55 years. With that information, the season was predicted to break numerous records that were set over the past five years. Though surprisingly, only had seven named storms, the season still broke many records, one which had the most powerful storm, Snowstorm Bianca. After the season finished however, a storm had enough snowfall to be given the name Heather on April 7.

Retirement
After the damage caused by the icy remnants from their storms, the names Bianca and Danielle were retired on April 24, 2011. They were replaced with Blaire and Denise for the 2016-2017 season.

2009-2010 Season
The 2009-2010 Season started on November 22, 2009 and ended on March 31, 2010. This season was the most inactive season on record due to the powerful El Nino in place over the entire Winter.

Retirement
Due to only one storm forming and causing little to no damage, no names were retired after the 2009-2010 Snow Season. All names will be up for use for the 2015-2016 Season.

2008-2009 Season
The 2008-2009 Snow Season started on November 23, 2008 and ended on March 31, 2009. It is currently the most active season on record with 17 named storms. Even though it was the 2nd latest start for a snow season in history, it still ended up the most active season on record.

Retirement
After the combination of Fabianne and Gensen left an icy situation as well as the total amount of school district closures because of those two systems, it was decided to retire both names. (Fabianne, Gensen) They were both replaced with Florence and Guillermo for the 2014-2015 Season.

2007-2008 Season
The 2007-2008 Snow Season Started on November 25, 2007 and ended on March 31, 2008. It was forecasted a La Nina Winter. Ironically, it was the exact opposite of the previous year because even with La Nina present, the predicted amount of storms was significantly more then the actual amount of storms.

Retirement
There were no names retired after the 2007-2008 Season. All of the names used will be re-used for the 2013-2014 Snow Season.

2006-2007 Season
The 2006-2007 Snow Season started on November 26, 2006 and ended on March 31, 2007. It was forecasted to be a Normal Winter, but it was the 2nd most active year on record with 13 Storms.

Retirement
After two sets of snow systems, one in November and four in January, a record three names were retired after the 2006-2007 Snow Season. Among them were the Category 4 Storm, Anna, and the two Category 2 Storms, Erva and Hernan. They were replaced with Aaron, Ethan, and Hannah for the 2012-2013 Snow Season.

2005-2006 Season
The 2005-2006 Snow Season started on November 27, 2005 and ended on March 31, 2006. It was forecasted an El Nino Winter. However, even with that setup the number of storms was higher than the predicted amount.

Retirement
Only one name was retired after the 2005-2006 Snow Season, which was Brayden which caused incredibly icy roads as well as almost all of the school districts closing. It was replaced with Brandon for the 2011-2012 Snow Season.

=Names=

Retired Names
=Snow Season Records=

Other Records

 * Most Active Season - 20 Storms (2011-12)
 * Most Snowstorms in a Season - 7 Snowstorms (2008-09/2011-12)
 * Most Major Snowstorms in a Season - 4 Major Snowstorms (2008-09; 2018-19)
 * Most Inactive Season - 1 Storm (2009-10; 2014-15)
 * Least Snowstorms in a Season - 0 Snowstorms (2009-10, 2014-15)
 * Least Major Snowstorms in a Season - 0 Major Snowstorms (2009-10; 2012-13; 2014-15; 2015-16)
 * Most Names Retired in a Single Season - 4 Names (2018-19)
 * Most Snow Accumulated
 * 13 (2018-19; Dolly/Fay/Gustav)
 * 12.3 (2016-17; Heather)
 * 11 (2020-21; Ernesto/Florence)
 * 8.6 (2010-11; Arnold/Bianca)
 * 7.5 (2008-09; Fabianne/Gensen)
 * 6.6 (2006-07; Anna/Brenda)


 * F Names - Always been a Cat 1 Snowstorm or higher when in use.*
 * Snowstorm Feldspar (Category 2, 2005-06)
 * Snowstorm Fay (Category 1, 2006-07)
 * Snowstorm Felipe (Category 3, 2007-08)
 * Snowstorm Fabianne (Category 4, 2008-09)
 * Snowstorm Felisha (Category 3, 2010-11)
 * Snowstorm Feldspar (Category 1, 2011-12)
 * Windstorm Fernando (Windstorm, 2015-16)
 * Winter Storm Felisha (2016-17) was the first not the be Category 1 or higher, however, it was a strong storm in Portland. As such, it was retired as this streak of strong F Storm names continues.
 * Windstorm Feldspar (Windstorm, 2017-18)
 * Snowstorm Fay (Category 5, 2018-19)
 * Snowstorm Florence (Category 4, 2020-21)
 * Snowstorm Fernando (Category 2, 2021-22)
 * * - Since Fernando (2009-10), Fay (2012-13), Felipe (2013-14), Florence (2014-15), & Felipe (2019-20) weren't used, only F names that have been used have been a category 1 snowstorm or stronger.