11/7/2012 Mountain Weather Forecast

General Discussion: Cooling temperatures with tapering mountain snow showers will be on the weather menu for today.

Long-term: The rest of the week will be mainly dry with light snow showers passing through from time to time. The first cold snap of the year is likely to occur this weekend as cold air streams in from the north east. Lows in the mid teens can be expected east of the mountains. The next chance of any measurable precipitation will be early next week.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday

Accumulative Precipitation Totals:
Inches of water by midnight= Lt .10
Inches of additional water by 4am= 0
Inches of additional water by 12pm=0

24hr (12pm-12pm) total “of water = >.10

24hr (12pm-12pm) Snow Total= 0-2”

Trend and Timing:
Once the Puget Sound Convergence Zone weakens and lifts north later today, the snow will end. Tomorrow will be mainly dry with sun breaks and light passing snow showers likely.

Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 32 High: 22
Freezing level: 3500’ dropping to 2000’

Trend and Timing:
Temperatures will continue to fall for the next several days.

Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
Base: 0-5 W shifting NE
Ridge Top: 5-10 W shifting ENE

Trend and Timing:
Winds will shift north easterly through the night. Easterly flow will remain intact through the weekend.