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