1/18/2012 Weather
General Discussion: Another great powder day. Snow will end this afternoon. Another system will lift from the south tomorrow but it is not expected to reach as far north as Stevens Pass. Thus, expect a dry interim period tomorrow – a good time to catch our breaths.
Long-term: The next front will arrive sometime early Friday morning with significant snow expected in the mountains for the weekend.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .25
“of additional water by 4am= <.10
24hr total “of water = .25+
24hr Snow Total= 2-4
Trend and Timing:
Upper atmosphere ridging will bring an end to the snow later today. Tonight and most of tomorrow will be mostly dry with light snow showers possible.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 12 High: 24
Freezing level: 1000’ 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly rise west of the crest through the night. East flow will keep surface temperatures well below freezing through tomorrow.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 E
Trend and Timing:
Gusty east winds will continue through the day. Sporadic winds shifts (E-W) will accompany the next fronts. No significant winds speeds are expected for the next 24-36hrs.
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