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