2/17/2012 Weather
General Discussion: A nice looking winter storm is brewing just off the Washington coast today. Moderate to heavy snow is expected to hit the Cascades this afternoon.
Long-term: Snow will continue through tomorrow night. Remnant snow showers will hang around on Sunday with another system developing for Monday.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .5
“of additional water by 4am=.25
“of additional water by 12pm=.25+
24hr total “of water = 1
24hr Snow Total= 8-12
Trend and Timing:
Snow will ramp up this afternoon. The snow is expected to continue through the night and most of tomorrow.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 30
Freezing level: 4000’ 2000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall through the night with continued cooling through the weekend.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 WSW gusty
Trend and Timing:
Westerly flow will overtake the easterlies sometime tonight. Gusty SW winds will continue through most of tomorrow. Winds are expected to shift to NW and strengthen tomorrow night. So be watchful for a stronger wind event tomorrow night.
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