1/11/2011 Weather
24HR SNAPSHOT starting at NOON today
Water - .75 -1 Snow 8-12"
Freezing levels - 500' rising to 4000'
Winds 5-20 WSW gusty
General Discussion: A series of vigorous fronts tracking in from the SW will begin to pound the PNW tonight.
Long-term: This very active weather pattern will continue through the weekend. Freezing levels will be uncomfortable high after Thursday with rain, rain snow mix likely into the weekend.
TRENDS AND TIMING
Precipitation: Snow will begin to fall this afternoon and ramp up over night. Heavy snow will fall through noon tomorrow. There will be a break in the action tomorrow afternoon before the next warmer front moves in. Rain is expected below 4500’ on Thursday.
Freezing levels: Freezing levels will rise to 4000’ after 7am tomorrow. Snow levels will remain just at or below pass level through tomorrow. Freezing levels are expected to rise to 5000’ on Thursday.
Winds: East flow will strengthen tonight and then be overridden by SW flow sometime tomorrow. Strong winds will accompany these fronts so watch for high ridge top winds through these storms.
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