Remnant snow will continue today, powered by convergence flow. Temperatures will also decline as cold northerly air flows into the PNW. After today, no significant snowfall is anticipated for the remainder of the week.
Long-term: A large high pressure system, centered well off the western coast, will allow cold northerly air and a few weak systems with clear periods to affect the region through the upcoming weekend.
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .5 Snow equivalent = 4-6
Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = .5+ <.75
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 5-7
Trend and Timing:
Convergence flow will allow the snow to continue through the day. Snow will taper off tonight with light snow showers and clearing tomorrow.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 26 High: 20
Freezing level: 4000’ 1000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall sharply during the next 24hrs as cold air flows in from the northwest.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 5-15 W
Ridge Top: 10-15 W gusty
Trend and Timing:
Gusty westerlies will continue today. Winds will shift NW tomorrow.
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