STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

2/7/2012 Weather

General Discussion: The high pressure that has dominated our weather pattern is beginning to weaken and drift east. This will open the door for a more active weather pattern to develop.

Long-term: The storms approaching the PNW will progressively get stronger through the next 3-7 days. We will have to endure some rain on Thursday and Friday with cooler air arriving on Saturday.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Tuesday

Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= 0
“of additional water by 4am=.10
24hr total “of water = .25

24hr Snow Total= 1-3

Trend and Timing:
Light snow will show up early tomorrow morning and continue through the day. Rain in the base area with mix rain and snow on the upper mountain will be possible on Thursday and Friday.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 22 High: 34
Freezing level: 3000’ 4500’

Trend and Timing:
The cool air east of the crest will begin to warm under southerly flow. This will allow freezing levels to rise above Pass level for the next few days. Freezing levels as high as 7000’ will be possible late tomorrow night through Friday.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 E

Trend and Timing:
East flow will stay intact but weaken today as warm southerly air invades.