1/20/2011 Weather
24HR SNAP SHOT starting at NOON today
Water - .75 Snow - 6-10
Freezing levels - 3000' rising to 4500'
Winds - 5-20 W gusty
General Discussion: Two frontal systems will pass through the mountains today and tomorrow. There will be a wide variety of outdoor experiences – rain, snow, and wind…
Long-term: High pressure is expected to build over the weekend. This will produce a dry and mild period for the PNW lasting well into next week..
TRENDS AND TIMING
Precipitation: Snow will develop today and intensify over night. Convergence conditions are possible. There will be a very brief interlude early tomorrow morning before the next front hits. Rain and or rain/snow mix will be possible below 4500’. The upper mountain should be all snow. There is a chance that it will be all snow – cross all your digits.
Freezing levels: Freezing levels are expected to reach 4000’ later this evening. Freezing levels will hover right at or just above pass level through tomorrow.
Winds: Westerly winds will also ramp up today as these storms intensify.
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