11/6/2012 Mountain Weather Forecast

General Discussion:
A cold front will move through the region today bringing rain to Stevens Pass. The rain will change to showers and turn to snow through the night with no significant snow accumulation expected. Dry and cold weather is expected for the remainder of the week.

Long-term:
The second half of the week should be mostly dry and cold. There is a potential snow producer system worth watching for the weekend. Stay tuned for that.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Tuesday

Accumulative Precipitation Totals:
“Water by midnight= .10
“Of additional water by 4am= .10
“Of additional water by 12pm=.5

24hr (12pm-12pm) total “of water = .25

24hr (12pm-12pm) Snow Total= trace

Trend and Timing:
The rain will arrive sometime afternoon today and quickly turn to intermittent showers once the front passes east of the mountains. Light snow showers will fall through the night with a drying trend beginning tomorrow.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 30 High: 40
Freezing level: 5000’ 3500’

Trend and Timing:
A cooling trend will begin tonight with the lowest temperatures of the season possible by the end of the week. The ground should get a good freezing by the week’s end.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
Base: 5-10 WSW
Ridge Top: 10-15 W gusty

Trend and Timing:
Light east flow this morning will shift WSW later today. Easterlies will return on Thursday.