STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER

3/30/2012 Weather

General Discussion: There will be a short break in the action this afternoon before the next system lifts up from the south early tomorrow morning. Systems from the south usually mean warmer air, this is no exception, so expect some rain mixed in with the snow.

Long-term: This stormy wet pattern will persist through the start of next week.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday

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

24hr total “of water = .5

24hr Snow Total= 3-5

Trend and Timing:
Snow showers will diminish throughout the remainder of the day. The next round of moisture is expected to arrive during the early morning hours. Tomorrow’s weather show will be snow turning to mixed rain and then changing back to snow tomorrow night.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 26 High: 34
Freezing level: 3500’ 4500’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will stay below pass level through the night and then rise to 4500’ during the day tomorrow. Cooler air arrives on Sunday with freezing levels dropping to 3000’.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 W shifting E

Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow will shift back to easterly overnight.

JM