STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

12/15/2011 Weather

General Discussion: It is nice to see some new snow, even if it is just a few inches. These light snow showers will slowly come to and end as another high pressure ridge develops. Dry and warm conditions are expected to bring us through the weekend.

Long-term: A glimmer of hope. The long range models are starting to change their story with some potential storms tracking toward the PNW starting late Sunday. Keep dancing.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday

Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10

“water by 4am= 0

24hr total “of water = .10

24hr Snow Total= 0-1

Trend and Timing:
These passing snow showers will become less frequent with an overall drying trend developing by tomorrow evening. Saturday will be dry and warm.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 26 High: 36

Freezing level: 3000’ 5000’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will reach Pass level tomorrow morning. Freezing levels could reach as high as 8000’ on Saturday.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 W

Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow through Saturday.