Discussion: A warm front followed by a cold front will produce snow and rising freezing levels today. The precipitation will change to showers once the cold front passes the Cascade Crest tonight.
Long-term: Tuesday and Wednesday will be snowy with a switch to light snow showers and some possible sunshine wrapping up the week.
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = +.25 Snow equivalent = 2-5
Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = .25-.5
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 3-6
Trend and Timing:
The snow will become wet as the temperature rises through the day. The precipitation will change to light showers with the passing of the cold front late today with some clearing tonight.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 26 High: 32
Freezing level: 3000’ 4500’ 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will rise this afternoon and then gradually lower through the night.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 5-15 WNW
Ridge Top: 10-20 WNW
Trend and Timing:
A brief period of east flow is expected today and then winds will shift westerly overnight. Watch for some strong gusty winds associated with the cold front tonight and tomorrow.
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