STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

1/26/2012 Weather

General Discussion: Rising pressure has begun to break up the clouds and will bring an end to the snow later today. We might even get some well deserved sunshine.

Long-term: The high pressure will keep most of the precipitation north of the Pass through Saturday. Snow is expected to return on Sunday.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday

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

24hr Snow Total= 0-2

Trend and Timing:
The snow will taper off today with just some lingering snow showers hanging around the mountains. Tonight and tomorrow will be mostly dry.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 16 High: 24
Freezing level: 4000’    500’

Trend and Timing:
Temperatures will fall today as cool air infiltrates from the north. Freezing levels will begin to creep up to near Pass level on Saturday.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 W

Trend and Timing:
Winds will mellow out through the day. Westerly flow is expected to stay intact through the weekend.