Discussion: The leading edge of the approaching cold front is expected to move past the Cascade Crest in a few hours. Once the front passes, the snow will diminish to occasional showers. The wind will also decrease and shift NW with the passing of the front.
Long-term: Weak high pressure will produce snow showers with sun breaks tomorrow. Another front arrives on Sunday with warming and more precipitation.
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .25 -.5 Snow equivalent = 3-6
Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = .5
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 5-8
Trend and Timing:
Moderate to heavy snow will continue for the rest of the day. Snow will change to showers tonight with scattered snow showers continuing tomorrow.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 18 High: 24
Freezing level: 3000’ 1000’
Trend and Timing:
Temperatures will fall this afternoon in the wake of the cold front. Freezing levels will remain low through tomorrow.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 5-10 NW
Ridge Top: 5-15 NW
Trend and Timing:
The winds will taper off this afternoon and shift NW. Light NW flow is expected tomorrow.
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