1/28/2012 Weather
General Discussion: A slow moving front will slide down the BC coast into Washington today with the main moisture event happening tomorrow. Unfortunately, there is warm air associated with this storm, so rain will be likely.
Long-term: Cool NW flow will allow some more systems to track towards the Cascades for the beginning of next week. Snow expected on Monday. The end of the week is looking dry for now.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Saturday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .25+
“of additional water by 4am=.10
24hr total “of water = .5-.75
24hr Snow Total= 2-4
Trend and Timing:
Light snow showers will continue today. Snow will change to rain tonight. Moderate to heavy rain expected tomorrow below 4500’ with mixed rain and snow on the upper mountain. Snow will return early Monday morning.
Storm totals from 4am tomorrow through 4am Monday morning could exceed 3” of water.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 38
Freezing level: 3000’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will rise today reaching 5000’ tonight. Temperatures will stay above freezing through tomorrow. Freezing levels will begin to fall back below Pass level late tomorrow night or early Monday morning.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 SW
Trend and Timing:
Gusty WSW winds will blow along the ridge tops with light westerly flow at the surface through this storm.
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