February 29, 2012

STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

2/29/2012 Weather

General Discussion: Spotty snow showers with cold temperatures will continue today and tomorrow. It looks like another fantastic day for sliding through the snow.

Long-term: A warm front will bring rising freezing levels and more precipitation to the Pass on Friday and Saturday. There might be a chance of some rain on Saturday.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday

Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .25
“of additional water by 4am= .10
“of additional water by 12pm= .10

24hr total “of water = .25 - .5

24hr Snow Total= 3-5

Trend and Timing:
Snow showers will continue through the night. The Puget Sound Convergence Zone could enhance the snow showers and bump up the totals a bit this evening. Snow should taper to light showers after midnight with tomorrow being relatively dry.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 20 High: 24
Freezing level: 2500’ 500’

Trend and Timing:
Cool NW flow will keep freezing temperatures well below pass level through early Friday morning. Warmer air is on the way for Friday/Saturday.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 W gusty

Trend and Timing:
Winds will shift westerly today and then northwesterly tomorrow. Some gusty ridge top winds (20mph) will be possible this afternoon and evening.

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