General Discussion: Satellite imagery shows the leading edge of the approaching warm front passing over the Olympic Mountain range at 9am this morning. East flow will help keep the snow machine going until the warm front passes. The snow is expected to turn to rain below 4500’ once the front passes later today. An approaching cold front will keep the warm up short lived; it will also initiate an end to the precipitation tonight. With the exception of a few left over showers lurking around the Cascade Crest, tomorrow will be mainly dry with sun.
Long-term: Dry and chilly weather is expected to continue through early next week. Warm southerly flow develops mid-week with rising freezing levels and a chance of more precipitation.
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
“Water by midnight= .25
“Of additional water by 4am= .10
“Of additional water by 12pm= 0
24hr (12pm-12pm) Inches of Water = < .25
24hr (12pm-12pm) Inches of Snow = 1-3”
Trend and Timing:
Snow is expected to turn to rain below 4500’ sometime early this afternoon. The precipitation will quickly taper off this evening with dry conditions developing through the weekend.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 30 High: 34
Freezing level: 3500’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will increase with the approach and passing of the warm front today. Cooler temperatures are expected through the weekend.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today
Base: 5-10 W
Ridge Top: 10-15 W gusty
Trend and Timing:
Westerly flow will kick in once the front passes. Strong gusty ridge top winds will also accompany the front. Light westerly winds will keep moving through the Pass throughout the weekend.
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