The first wave of precipitation has lit up the radar over the San Juan Islands this morning. Snow should begin to appear in the mountains in a few hours. Freezing rain is likely at lower elevations, especially on the east slopes, so careful on the commute home tonight.
Long-term: The low pressure system parked off of the NW coast will continue to spin weather fronts through the PNW for the next 4-6 days. Freezing levels will oscillate between 4000’ and 5000’ through this whole storm series.
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
“Water by midnight=.25
“Of additional water by 4am=.10
“Of additional water by 12pm= .25
24hr (12pm-12pm) Inches of Water = .5 - .75
24hr (12pm-12pm) Inches of Snow = 6-10”
Trend and Timing:
Mostly snow is expected here at the resort, but do not rule out the possibility of some freezing rain and rain below 4500’.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 26 High: 34
Freezing level: 3000’ 4500’
Trend and Timing:
East flow influence will help keep surface temperatures below 32f for most of the day.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today
Base: 0-10 E
Ridge Top: 5-15 SSE
Trend and Timing:
Light easterly winds at Pass level with gusty SSE winds along the ridge tops will be the pattern for these first few fronts.
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