STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

3/8/2012 Weather

General Discussion: Another great sunny day in the mountains. High clouds are making their way east as tomorrow’s front begins its approach.

Long-term: A strong NW jet stream will drive several winter storms through the PNW starting tomorrow night. Snow totals by the end of the weekend could exceed 15”.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday

Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= 0
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm= .10

24hr total “of water = .10

24hr Snow Total= trace

Trend and Timing:
The atmosphere will remain dry through the night. The next band of moisture is expected to arrive mid day tomorrow. We could see a little rain at the start, but it should quickly turn to snow by the time the main event hits later in the day. Moderate snow is expected to continue through the weekend.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 28 High: 34
Freezing level: 3500’ 5000’

Trend and Timing:
East flow this morning has kept the freezing levels from rising too fast today. Freezing levels will continue to rise today as more warm air makes its way north. Temps will quickly fall tomorrow afternoon/evening.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction

0-5 WSW

Trend and Timing:
East flow will weaken and then shift SW tomorrow.