STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

2/8/2012 Weather

General Discussion: An unorganized and relatively weak weather pattern will create bands of moisture passing through the PNW starting today. Temperatures will also be on the mild side with a mixture of rain and snow possible for Stevens.

Long-term: This trend of passing spotty precipitation will continue into the weekend. Rain up to 5000’ will be likely on Friday with snow showers possible on Saturday.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday


Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= <.25
“of additional water by 4am= 0
24hr total “of water = .5

24hr Snow Total= 2-5

Trend and Timing:
Light snow, with a chance of some rain mixed in there, will be on the menu today. A stronger band of snow/rain mix will move through tomorrow morning (after 4am) with drying trend developing in the afternoon. Spotty showers of rain will return on Friday.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 32 High: 36
Freezing level: 4000’ 4500’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around 4000’ through tomorrow. A 5000’ + freezing levels will be likely tomorrow night and Friday. East flow help keep surface temperatures near freezing until late tomorrow.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 E

Trend and Timing:
Surface winds from the east will continue to flow through the Pass for the remainder of the week. SE flow aloft will affect the upper ridges.