STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

1/7/2012 Weather

General Discussion: A little light snow will be possible today as a weak system passes to our north. South westerly flow riding along the western slope of a high pressure ridge will bring warm and dry weather for the remainder of the weekend.

Long-term: Mixed rain and snow is expected on Monday with the rest of the week trending dry and clear under building high pressure.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Saturday

Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“water by 4am=0
24hr total “of water = .10

24hr Snow Total= Trace

Trend and Timing:
A band of moisture tracking just to the north of Stevens Pass will bring a chance of some light snow today. The rest of the weekend will be dry.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 36
Freezing level: 3000’ 5000’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will reach Pass level sometime this evening. Freezing levels will continue to rise through the night reaching 5000’ tomorrow.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 WSW

Trend and Timing:
Light WSW surface winds will continue through the weekend. Winds will be more westerly and a touch higher along the ridge tops.