STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

3/1/2012 Weather

General Discussion: Continued intermittent snow showers with sun breaks are on tap for today.

Long-term: Tomorrow a warm front will bring rising freezing levels and more precipitation to the mountains lasting through Saturday. Sunday and Monday looks dry and warm with a cold front expected to bring more snow on Tuesday.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday

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

24hr total “of water = .5

24hr Snow Total= 3-6

Trend and Timing:
These intermittent snow showers will continue through the night. Snow will intensify after 12pm tomorrow.

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

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will remain low through tomorrow. Warmer temperatures are expected to arrive tomorrow night with freezing levels reaching 4000’ early Saturday morning.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 WSW

Trend and Timing:
Westerly flow will continue through tomorrow. Higher wind gust will be possible along the upper ridges tomorrow.