STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

11/18/2011 Weather

General Discussion: Thanks to cold temperatures and the Convergence Zone, we were able to get some nice snow. The weekend is shaping up nicely with sun breaks and passing snow showers to keep it interesting. Have a great, safe, opening weekend.

Long-term: A series of vigorous systems is expected to arrive early Monday morning. These systems will bring in plenty of moisture and warmer temperatures. We may have to deal with a little rain next week, but hopefully it will be confined to the coast.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday

Precipitation
“Water: .25 by 4am. 24hr total by noon= .25

“Of Snow: 1-3 by 4am. 24hr total by noon= 2-4

Trend and Timing:
Light snow showers will persist through the night and tomorrow. Sunday looks to be mostly dry.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 16 High: 24

Freezing level: 500-1500’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will remain unseasonable low through the weekend.

Winds Speed/Direction
0-5 W shifting E

Trend and Timing:
East flow will develop during the early morning hours. SW flow is then expected to begin on Sunday.

SNOW TALK:
Heads up - It is easy to find the ground.  High winds scoured upper ridges so its isn't as deep as it looks.  We had 10 - 12" with .6% water content.  Low angle smooth terrain is where the early season goods are.