April 28, 2012
4/28/2012 Weather
General Discussion: This marine layer of clouds should continue to lift and burn off as the sun gets higher in the sky for a partly sunny afternoon.
Long-term: Another frontal system will approach the coast tomorrow. Clouds with a chance of some light rain will be possible tomorrow afternoon and evening. A cold front arrives on Monday with rain changing to snow for the first half of the week.
24 hour forecast Starting at NOON on Saturday
Accumulation Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= 0
“of additional water by 4am=.10
“of additional water by 12pm=.10
24hr total “of water = <.25
24hr Snow Total= 0
Trend and Timing:
Some light rain will be possible after midnight tonight and through tomorrow.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 34 High: 44
Freezing level: 4500’ 6000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will continue to rise through the day. Above freezing temperatures will continue for the rest of the weekend.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow will continue through the weekend.
General Discussion: This marine layer of clouds should continue to lift and burn off as the sun gets higher in the sky for a partly sunny afternoon.
Long-term: Another frontal system will approach the coast tomorrow. Clouds with a chance of some light rain will be possible tomorrow afternoon and evening. A cold front arrives on Monday with rain changing to snow for the first half of the week.
24 hour forecast Starting at NOON on Saturday
Accumulation Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= 0
“of additional water by 4am=.10
“of additional water by 12pm=.10
24hr total “of water = <.25
24hr Snow Total= 0
Trend and Timing:
Some light rain will be possible after midnight tonight and through tomorrow.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 34 High: 44
Freezing level: 4500’ 6000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will continue to rise through the day. Above freezing temperatures will continue for the rest of the weekend.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow will continue through the weekend.
April 27, 2012
4/27/2012 Weather
General Discussion: The atmospheric pressure is currently on the rise over the mountains. This should begin to stabilize the atmosphere and dry up these light passing snow showers for the remainder of the day.
Long-term: Tonight and the rest of the weekend should be mostly dry and clear with day time temperature rebounding into the 40’s.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“of additional water by 4am= <.10
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = .10
24hr Snow Total= trace
Trend and Timing:
Light passing snow showers will continue to be likely but less frequent through the next 24hrs.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 44
Freezing level: 3500’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around 4000’ through the night. Temperatures will rise into the mid 40’s tomorrow with freezing levels 5000’ or higher by the end of the day.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly winds as all.
JM
General Discussion: The atmospheric pressure is currently on the rise over the mountains. This should begin to stabilize the atmosphere and dry up these light passing snow showers for the remainder of the day.
Long-term: Tonight and the rest of the weekend should be mostly dry and clear with day time temperature rebounding into the 40’s.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“of additional water by 4am= <.10
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = .10
24hr Snow Total= trace
Trend and Timing:
Light passing snow showers will continue to be likely but less frequent through the next 24hrs.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 44
Freezing level: 3500’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around 4000’ through the night. Temperatures will rise into the mid 40’s tomorrow with freezing levels 5000’ or higher by the end of the day.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly winds as all.
JM
4/27/2012 Weather
General Discussion: The atmospheric pressure is currently on the rise over the mountains. This should begin to stabilize the atmosphere and dry up these light passing snow showers for the remainder of the day.
Long-term: Tonight and the rest of the weekend should be mostly dry and clear with day time temperature rebounding into the 40’s.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“of additional water by 4am= <.10
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = .15
24hr Snow Total= trace
Trend and Timing:
Light passing snow showers will continue to be likely but less frequent through the next 24hrs.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 44
Freezing level: 3500’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around 4000’ through the night. Temperatures will rise into the mid 40’s tomorrow with freezing levels 5000’ or higher by the end of the day.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly winds as all.
General Discussion: The atmospheric pressure is currently on the rise over the mountains. This should begin to stabilize the atmosphere and dry up these light passing snow showers for the remainder of the day.
Long-term: Tonight and the rest of the weekend should be mostly dry and clear with day time temperature rebounding into the 40’s.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“of additional water by 4am= <.10
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = .15
24hr Snow Total= trace
Trend and Timing:
Light passing snow showers will continue to be likely but less frequent through the next 24hrs.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 44
Freezing level: 3500’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around 4000’ through the night. Temperatures will rise into the mid 40’s tomorrow with freezing levels 5000’ or higher by the end of the day.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly winds as all.
April 26, 2012
MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/26/2012 Weather
General Discussion: The approaching cold front is just now entering the mountains. Cool air will follow the front changing this mixed precipitation to all snow. Snow showers will continue in the mountains through noon tomorrow.
Long-term: The weekend will turn dry and sunny as high pressure builds over the region.
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= 3-5
Trend and Timing:
The precipitation will turn to showers after the front moves through. Snow showers will linger over the Cascade crest through noon tomorrow.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 26 High: 34
Freezing level: 4000’ 3500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall to around 3500’ once the front passes through later today. Surface temperatures will climb above freezing with the aid of the sun tomorrow afternoon.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 W gusty.
Trend and Timing:
Expect short periods of gusty westerly winds through tomorrow.
JM
General Discussion: The approaching cold front is just now entering the mountains. Cool air will follow the front changing this mixed precipitation to all snow. Snow showers will continue in the mountains through noon tomorrow.
Long-term: The weekend will turn dry and sunny as high pressure builds over the region.
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= 3-5
Trend and Timing:
The precipitation will turn to showers after the front moves through. Snow showers will linger over the Cascade crest through noon tomorrow.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 26 High: 34
Freezing level: 4000’ 3500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall to around 3500’ once the front passes through later today. Surface temperatures will climb above freezing with the aid of the sun tomorrow afternoon.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 W gusty.
Trend and Timing:
Expect short periods of gusty westerly winds through tomorrow.
JM
April 25, 2012
Stevens Pass Mountain Weather
The approaching cold front is expected to make land fall sometime tonight. Expect enhance precipitation as the front enters the mountains. Once the front move east of the crest, freezing levels will begin to fall to around 3500'. Freezing levels on Friday could even dip below 3000' for a short period. Temperatures will return to seasonal norms for the next 6-10 days.
The precipitation will turn showery tomorrow and slowly dissipate on Friday. The weekend appears to be dryer but the atmosphere will remain unstable due to another approaching system.
The precipitation will turn showery tomorrow and slowly dissipate on Friday. The weekend appears to be dryer but the atmosphere will remain unstable due to another approaching system.
April 24, 2012
This Week in Weather
A fairly good sized low pressure system will dig south from the Gulf of Alaska this week bringing cooler air and some precip. There will be some snow possible on Thursday (4000' and higher) but nothing to get your powder juices flowing - wet and heavy. High pressure builds in over the weekend for more warm spring weather. The Wenatchee crested 10K today so surf up on the river.
JM
JM
April 21, 2012
April 20, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/20/2012 Weather
General Discussion: A weak cold front moved through this morning dropping freezing levels just a touch. The precipitation will slowly come to an end today as the atmosphere begins to stabilize and pressure rises.
Long-term: High pressure pushing up from the south will produce a dry warm weekend. Some high clouds will linger tomorrow with sunshine expected on Sunday.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight=.10
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = .10
24hr Snow Total= 0-2
Trend and Timing:
The snow is expected to end something today. Tonight and the rest of the weekend will be dry.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 45
Freezing level: 4000’ 6000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover at or just above Pass level for the remainder of the day. Temperature will begin to rise through the weekend with freezing levels topping 8000’ by Sunday morning.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow will continue
JM
General Discussion: A weak cold front moved through this morning dropping freezing levels just a touch. The precipitation will slowly come to an end today as the atmosphere begins to stabilize and pressure rises.
Long-term: High pressure pushing up from the south will produce a dry warm weekend. Some high clouds will linger tomorrow with sunshine expected on Sunday.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight=.10
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = .10
24hr Snow Total= 0-2
Trend and Timing:
The snow is expected to end something today. Tonight and the rest of the weekend will be dry.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 45
Freezing level: 4000’ 6000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover at or just above Pass level for the remainder of the day. Temperature will begin to rise through the weekend with freezing levels topping 8000’ by Sunday morning.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow will continue
JM
April 19, 2012
Start Time Friday 20th---8:00am
I don't know who posted the 20th start time on the 15th but wouldn't you wait to see what the forecast is??????
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/19/2012 Weather
General Discussion: The approaching warm front will push a rather juicy storm through the PNW tonight and tomorrow. We can expect moderate to heavy rain for most of the resort.
Long-term: High pressure is expected to bring dry and warm weather for the weekend.
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=.25
24hr total “of water = .75-1
24hr Snow Total= 0- 3
Trend and Timing:
The rain should arrive sometime this afternoon and continue through tomorrow. Rain could be heavy at times. Some wet heavy snow will be possible on the upper mountain but it will be very wet and probably not accumulate too much.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 34 High: 40
Freezing level: 4000’ 6000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will rise through the day and then drop a bit as the following cold front moves in late tonight or early tomorrow. Surface temperatures will remain seasonally average and may top 50f on Sunday.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 E shifting W
Trend and Timing:
Light east flow will develop today and then shift westerly overnight. The winds don’t seem to be much of a factor with this storm.
JM
General Discussion: The approaching warm front will push a rather juicy storm through the PNW tonight and tomorrow. We can expect moderate to heavy rain for most of the resort.
Long-term: High pressure is expected to bring dry and warm weather for the weekend.
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=.25
24hr total “of water = .75-1
24hr Snow Total= 0- 3
Trend and Timing:
The rain should arrive sometime this afternoon and continue through tomorrow. Rain could be heavy at times. Some wet heavy snow will be possible on the upper mountain but it will be very wet and probably not accumulate too much.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 34 High: 40
Freezing level: 4000’ 6000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will rise through the day and then drop a bit as the following cold front moves in late tonight or early tomorrow. Surface temperatures will remain seasonally average and may top 50f on Sunday.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 E shifting W
Trend and Timing:
Light east flow will develop today and then shift westerly overnight. The winds don’t seem to be much of a factor with this storm.
JM
April 17, 2012
Weekend Weather
A warm front arrives Thursday night for rain on Friday with freezing levels around 6500’. The weekend looks dry with freezing levels +8000’. Its seems that spring has sprung.
Time to bike.
JM
Time to bike.
JM
April 15, 2012
April 14, 2012
April 13, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/13/2012 Weather
General Discussion: An approaching high pressure ridge will produce clear and sunny weather today. Good diurnal temperature swings should create some good corn snow for the weekend.
Long-term: Dry and clear conditions will prevail through the weekend with rain expected to start out the week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= <.10
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water =>.10
24hr Snow Total= 0
Trend and Timing:
There is some light precipitation showing up on radar just to the northwest of Stevens Pass this morning. Other than of few of those showers making through, dry conditions are expected to continue through the weekend.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 28 High: 42
Freezing level: 4500’
Trend and Timing:
While freezing levels stick around 4500’, the sun will push surface temperatures into the 40’s today. Night time temperatures should drop below freezing for another melt/freeze cycle tomorrow.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 WNW
Trend and Timing:
Westerly flow at the surface with NW flow aloft will continue through the weekend.
JM
General Discussion: An approaching high pressure ridge will produce clear and sunny weather today. Good diurnal temperature swings should create some good corn snow for the weekend.
Long-term: Dry and clear conditions will prevail through the weekend with rain expected to start out the week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= <.10
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water =>.10
24hr Snow Total= 0
Trend and Timing:
There is some light precipitation showing up on radar just to the northwest of Stevens Pass this morning. Other than of few of those showers making through, dry conditions are expected to continue through the weekend.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 28 High: 42
Freezing level: 4500’
Trend and Timing:
While freezing levels stick around 4500’, the sun will push surface temperatures into the 40’s today. Night time temperatures should drop below freezing for another melt/freeze cycle tomorrow.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 WNW
Trend and Timing:
Westerly flow at the surface with NW flow aloft will continue through the weekend.
JM
April 12, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/12/2012 Weather
General Discussion: Mostly dry conditions with a chance of some light snow showers will finish out the week.
Long-term: Partly sunny conditions with a few light passing showers will persist through the weekend.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight=.10
“of additional water by 4am= <.10
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = <.25
24hr Snow Total= Trace
Trend and Timing:
Some light snow showers will be possible as small band of moisture make their way north later today. Mostly dry and sunny con
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 26 High: 40
Freezing level: +- 4500
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around 4500’ for the next few days. There will be good potential for a melt freeze cycle with warm days and cool nights.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow will continue.
JM
General Discussion: Mostly dry conditions with a chance of some light snow showers will finish out the week.
Long-term: Partly sunny conditions with a few light passing showers will persist through the weekend.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight=.10
“of additional water by 4am= <.10
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = <.25
24hr Snow Total= Trace
Trend and Timing:
Some light snow showers will be possible as small band of moisture make their way north later today. Mostly dry and sunny con
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 26 High: 40
Freezing level: +- 4500
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around 4500’ for the next few days. There will be good potential for a melt freeze cycle with warm days and cool nights.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow will continue.
JM
April 11, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/11/2012 Weather
General Discussion: Radar shows a band of moisture drifting up the west slopes of the Cascades today. Cooler air will allow a chance of some snow on the upper mountain with a mix of rain and snow in the base area.
Long-term: This weather pattern of light passing showers with intermittent clearing looks like it will be with us for the next 6-10 days. A typical spring pattern in the Cascades I suppose.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= 25
“of additional water by 4am= .10
“of additional water by 12pm= <.10
24hr total “of water = .25-.5
24hr Snow Total= 1-4
Trend and Timing:
This afternoon and evening could be rather wet with rain in the base area and mixed rain and snow on the upper mountain.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 36
Freezing level: 5500’ 4000’
Trend and Timing:
The freezing levels will hover between 4000’ and 5000’ for the rest of the week and likely through the weekend.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow at the surface will accompany these weak fronts. Some gustier conditions will be possible along the ridge tops tonight.
JM
General Discussion: Radar shows a band of moisture drifting up the west slopes of the Cascades today. Cooler air will allow a chance of some snow on the upper mountain with a mix of rain and snow in the base area.
Long-term: This weather pattern of light passing showers with intermittent clearing looks like it will be with us for the next 6-10 days. A typical spring pattern in the Cascades I suppose.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= 25
“of additional water by 4am= .10
“of additional water by 12pm= <.10
24hr total “of water = .25-.5
24hr Snow Total= 1-4
Trend and Timing:
This afternoon and evening could be rather wet with rain in the base area and mixed rain and snow on the upper mountain.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 36
Freezing level: 5500’ 4000’
Trend and Timing:
The freezing levels will hover between 4000’ and 5000’ for the rest of the week and likely through the weekend.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow at the surface will accompany these weak fronts. Some gustier conditions will be possible along the ridge tops tonight.
JM
April 10, 2012
April 8, 2012
Start Time for Thursday 12th
I will post the Thursday 12th start time on the BLOG here on Wednesday.
April 7, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/7/2012 Weather
General Discussion: Ahhh sunshine. Other than a few high clouds passing by, today will be sunny and dry. Tomorrow will be mostly dry with the cloud deck thickening through the day.
Long-term: A stalled low pressure system sitting off of the Oregon coast will produce mostly cloudy weather with a chance of some light rain for the first part of next week. Southerly flow aloft will also bring higher freezing levels.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Saturday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight=0
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = 0
24hr Snow Total= 0
Trend and Timing:
Dry conditions will continue through the weekend.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 22 High: 38
Freezing level: 3000’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly rise during the next 24hrs. Strong easterly flow will help keep surface temperatures below freezing through the night.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 E
Trend and Timing:
East flow will strengthen tonight bringing breezy conditions tomorrow.
JM
General Discussion: Ahhh sunshine. Other than a few high clouds passing by, today will be sunny and dry. Tomorrow will be mostly dry with the cloud deck thickening through the day.
Long-term: A stalled low pressure system sitting off of the Oregon coast will produce mostly cloudy weather with a chance of some light rain for the first part of next week. Southerly flow aloft will also bring higher freezing levels.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Saturday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight=0
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = 0
24hr Snow Total= 0
Trend and Timing:
Dry conditions will continue through the weekend.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 22 High: 38
Freezing level: 3000’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly rise during the next 24hrs. Strong easterly flow will help keep surface temperatures below freezing through the night.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 E
Trend and Timing:
East flow will strengthen tonight bringing breezy conditions tomorrow.
JM
April 6, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/6/2012 Weather
General Discussion: Upper level ridging will bring the snow showers to an end later today.
Long-term: The weekend will warmer and dry. A low pressure system developing off of the Oregon coast will bring clouds and a chance of light precipitation on Monday. High freezing levels are also expected next week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = .10
24hr Snow Total= Trace
Trend and Timing:
These snow showers will slowly taper off through the night. Dry conditions are expected throughout the weekend.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 22 High: 36
Freezing level: 2000’ 4500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly rise through the night. The sun will allow surface temperature to climb into the high 30’s tomorrow and possible 40f on Sunday.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 E
Trend and Timing:
Easterly flow will strengthen through the night. Gusty east winds will continue through the weekend.
JM
General Discussion: Upper level ridging will bring the snow showers to an end later today.
Long-term: The weekend will warmer and dry. A low pressure system developing off of the Oregon coast will bring clouds and a chance of light precipitation on Monday. High freezing levels are also expected next week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Friday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“of additional water by 4am=0
“of additional water by 12pm=0
24hr total “of water = .10
24hr Snow Total= Trace
Trend and Timing:
These snow showers will slowly taper off through the night. Dry conditions are expected throughout the weekend.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 22 High: 36
Freezing level: 2000’ 4500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly rise through the night. The sun will allow surface temperature to climb into the high 30’s tomorrow and possible 40f on Sunday.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 E
Trend and Timing:
Easterly flow will strengthen through the night. Gusty east winds will continue through the weekend.
JM
April 5, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/5/2012 Weather
General Discussion: As anticipated, just some light snow showers lingering around area today. We should see some sun this afternoon as the atmosphere warms up and the surface clouds begin to thin.
Long-term: Dry conditions with warming are expected for the weekend. Rising freezing levels with the chance of some light rain will greet the upcoming week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“of additional water by 4am= 0
“of additional water by 12pm=.10
24hr total “of water = lt .25
24hr Snow Total= Trace
Trend and Timing:
With the exception of a few light passing snow showers, dry conditions will prevail through most of the weekend.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 20 High: 32
Freezing level: 3500’ 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall a bit as more cool air settles in. Warmer temperatures are expected to arrive on Saturday with freezing levels rising to 5000’ by Sunday.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly winds will continue through tomorrow. East flow will develop and strengthen over the weekend.
JM
General Discussion: As anticipated, just some light snow showers lingering around area today. We should see some sun this afternoon as the atmosphere warms up and the surface clouds begin to thin.
Long-term: Dry conditions with warming are expected for the weekend. Rising freezing levels with the chance of some light rain will greet the upcoming week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .10
“of additional water by 4am= 0
“of additional water by 12pm=.10
24hr total “of water = lt .25
24hr Snow Total= Trace
Trend and Timing:
With the exception of a few light passing snow showers, dry conditions will prevail through most of the weekend.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 20 High: 32
Freezing level: 3500’ 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall a bit as more cool air settles in. Warmer temperatures are expected to arrive on Saturday with freezing levels rising to 5000’ by Sunday.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-5 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly winds will continue through tomorrow. East flow will develop and strengthen over the weekend.
JM
April 4, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/4/2012 Weather
General Discussion: Weak pressure gradients along with cool NW flow will keep the threat of light snow showers with periods of sun in the forecast for the remainder of the week.
Long-term: A low pressure system is expected to develop off the western coast over the weekend. This is expected to stay off shore, so moisture is not much of a concern for the mountains. What this will likely do is draw up warm air from the interior south, which will allow temperatures rise. We could see the warmest temperature of the year by early next week. Unstable convection could also bring thunderstorms into the discussion.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight=<.10
“of additional water by 4am=.05
“of additional water by 12pm= .05
24hr total “of water = +- .10
24hr Snow Total= 0-2
Trend and Timing:
Uneventful light snow showers will persist for the next few days.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 18 High: 24
Freezing level: +- 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will remain well below pass level through Friday.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 WNW
Trend and Timing:
Light NW flow will continue to move over the mountains for the remainder of the week.
JM
General Discussion: Weak pressure gradients along with cool NW flow will keep the threat of light snow showers with periods of sun in the forecast for the remainder of the week.
Long-term: A low pressure system is expected to develop off the western coast over the weekend. This is expected to stay off shore, so moisture is not much of a concern for the mountains. What this will likely do is draw up warm air from the interior south, which will allow temperatures rise. We could see the warmest temperature of the year by early next week. Unstable convection could also bring thunderstorms into the discussion.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight=<.10
“of additional water by 4am=.05
“of additional water by 12pm= .05
24hr total “of water = +- .10
24hr Snow Total= 0-2
Trend and Timing:
Uneventful light snow showers will persist for the next few days.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 18 High: 24
Freezing level: +- 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will remain well below pass level through Friday.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
0-10 WNW
Trend and Timing:
Light NW flow will continue to move over the mountains for the remainder of the week.
JM
April 3, 2012
Spring?
Unseasonble cold temperatures are expected for the rest of the week. Long range models have the western portion of the US heating up significantly early next week. Time will tell, but if this materializes we could see the warmest temperatures of the year. Freezing levels 10K or higher. Snow pack stability may be effected.
850mb temperature model for Monday April 9th - Red indicates 8-10K freezing levels.
JM
850mb temperature model for Monday April 9th - Red indicates 8-10K freezing levels.
JM
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/3/2012 Weather
General Discussion: A cold front will slowly move across the state today bringing with it cooler temperatures and snow showers.
Long-term: There is not much excitement in the long range weather forecast. A cool unstable air mass will settle over the area tonight with scattered snow showers and sun breaks for the remainder of the week. The weekend appears dry with a significant warming event developing early next week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Tuesday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= <.25
“of additional water by 4am=<.10
“of additional water by 12pm= 0
24hr total “of water = .25
24hr Snow Total=1-3
Trend and Timing:
There may be a brief chance of some rain with the initial band of moisture just about to enter the mountains. Light snow showers will follow the front with mostly dry conditions expected tomorrow.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 34
Freezing level: 4500’ 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly fall throughout the day. Freezing levels will hover between 2500’ and 3000’ for the remainder of the week.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 W
Trend and Timing:
A westerly flow pattern will develop later today. Light westerly winds are expected throughout the week.
JM
General Discussion: A cold front will slowly move across the state today bringing with it cooler temperatures and snow showers.
Long-term: There is not much excitement in the long range weather forecast. A cool unstable air mass will settle over the area tonight with scattered snow showers and sun breaks for the remainder of the week. The weekend appears dry with a significant warming event developing early next week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Tuesday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= <.25
“of additional water by 4am=<.10
“of additional water by 12pm= 0
24hr total “of water = .25
24hr Snow Total=1-3
Trend and Timing:
There may be a brief chance of some rain with the initial band of moisture just about to enter the mountains. Light snow showers will follow the front with mostly dry conditions expected tomorrow.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 34
Freezing level: 4500’ 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly fall throughout the day. Freezing levels will hover between 2500’ and 3000’ for the remainder of the week.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 W
Trend and Timing:
A westerly flow pattern will develop later today. Light westerly winds are expected throughout the week.
JM
April 2, 2012
April 1, 2012
STEVENS PASS MOUNTAIN WEATHER
4/1/2012 Weather
General Discussion: Radar shows light snow showers behind this morning’s front. The winds should also mellow out as the day progresses. A strong warm front hits the coast tomorrow which will produce rapidly rising freezing levels for the mountains. The rain is expected to be confined to the coast tomorrow but makes its way to the mountains on Tuesday.
Long-term: Cooler air moves in after Tuesday with light snow showers and sun breaks for the remainder of the week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Sunday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .25
“of additional water by 4am= .10
“of additional water by 12pm= <.10
24hr total “of water = > .25 <.5
24hr Snow Total= 2-5
Trend and Timing:
Snow will turn to showers today and then taper off overnight. Tomorrow will be mostly dry with rain possible on Tuesday.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 38
Freezing level: 3500’ 2500’ 6500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall throughout the day and remain low through the night. Temperatures will then rapidly rise tomorrow with freezing levels topping out near +-6500’ by closing tomorrow.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 W shifting ESE
Trend and Timing:
Winds will taper off and shift easterly overnight. Southerly flow aloft with east flow at the surface will develop tomorrow.
JM
General Discussion: Radar shows light snow showers behind this morning’s front. The winds should also mellow out as the day progresses. A strong warm front hits the coast tomorrow which will produce rapidly rising freezing levels for the mountains. The rain is expected to be confined to the coast tomorrow but makes its way to the mountains on Tuesday.
Long-term: Cooler air moves in after Tuesday with light snow showers and sun breaks for the remainder of the week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Sunday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .25
“of additional water by 4am= .10
“of additional water by 12pm= <.10
24hr total “of water = > .25 <.5
24hr Snow Total= 2-5
Trend and Timing:
Snow will turn to showers today and then taper off overnight. Tomorrow will be mostly dry with rain possible on Tuesday.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 24 High: 38
Freezing level: 3500’ 2500’ 6500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall throughout the day and remain low through the night. Temperatures will then rapidly rise tomorrow with freezing levels topping out near +-6500’ by closing tomorrow.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-15 W shifting ESE
Trend and Timing:
Winds will taper off and shift easterly overnight. Southerly flow aloft with east flow at the surface will develop tomorrow.
JM
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