STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

12/20/2011 Weather

General Discussion: Once the approaching cold front passes east of the mountains later today, these snow showers will begin to taper off and high pressure will build.

Long-term: Dry conditions will continue through Thursday with a weak front bringing more light snow on Friday. A larger system is showing promise for snow on Sunday and then again early next week.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Tuesday

Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= <.15
“water by 4am=.10
24hr total “of water = .25

24hr Snow Total= 1-3

Trend and Timing:
Light passing snow showers will likely continue through the early morning hours. The atmosphere will stabilize tomorrow with dry conditions continuing through Thursday.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 30

Freezing level: 3000’ 2000’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will continue to fall through the night. Freezing levels are expected to ascend back to near Pass level on Friday.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 W

Trend and Timing:
These gusty winds will begin to taper off once the front passes through later today. Winds will remain westerly through tomorrow.