STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

3/29/2012 Weather

General Discussion: Another glorious powder day at Stevens Pass. Snow will continue for the remainder of the week.

Long-term: The northern jet stream continues to be content driving storms through the PNW. Active weather will likely continue well into next week.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday

Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .5
“of additional water by 4am= .25
“of additional water by 12pm= .10

24hr total “of water = .75

24hr Snow Total= 6-10

Trend and Timing:
Moderate snow will continue for the rest of the day. Snow is expected to slowly shift to intermittent showers after midnight with snow showers continuing tomorrow.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 26 High: 32
Freezing level: +- 4000’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover right at Pass level through tomorrow.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 SW

Trend and Timing:
The easterly flow should give way to SW flow during the next 24 hrs. Higher gust will continue along the upper ridges.

JM