1/5/2011 Weather
24HR SNAPSHOT starting at NOON today
Water - .75
Freezing Levels - 3000' rising to 5000'
Winds 5-20 WSW
General Discussion: The incoming system slowed its approach a bit and nudged further north last night. Will there be all snow, snow rain mix or all rain? That is the big question.
Long-term: Long range models differ considerable beyond Friday. For now, its looks like a chance of light snow on Friday with cool dry air moving in for the weekend.
TRENDS AND TIMING
Precipitation: The precipitation will ramp up today and tonight. I am still not ruling out the possibility of rain in the base area tonight. If luck is with us, it will stay snow on the upper mountain. A Puget Sound Convergence Zone condition is possible tonight. This could enhance precipitation totals.
Freezing levels: The freezing temperatures will be right on the cusp for rain or rain snow mix for the next 24-36 hrs mainly below 4500’. Freezing levels will begin to fall back below pass level on Friday.
Winds: Strong westerly flow will be possible along the ridge tops. Surface winds don’t appear to be as strong. Westerly flow will continue for the remainder of the week.
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