March 19, 2012

STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

3/19/2012 Weather

General Discussion: Enjoy the sun today because another round of snow is expected to begin tonight. It looks like another week of exceptional “spring” powder.

Long-term: A dry and clearing trend will round out the week with just a few systems brushing the coast. As of now, the weekend looks dry with seasonally average temperatures.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Monday

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

24hr total “of water =.5-.75

24hr Snow Total= 8-12

Trend and Timing:
Snow is expected to arrive after closing today. Moderate to heavy snow will fall through early Wednesday morning.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 32
Freezing level: 2000’   3500’     2500’

Trend and Timing:
Temperatures should recover nicely today with the aid of the sun. Freezing levels will rise with the arrival of the front and then fall in its wake. Snow levels will likely stay below pass level through this storm.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 W shifting E

Trend and Timing:
East flow develops tonight and then shifts westerly tomorrow. Watch for high post frontal westerly winds tomorrow - /+ 50 mph winds may be likely along the ridge tops.


JM

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