This morning’s warm front is now well east of the Cascade Mountains. The precipitation will gradually taper off today, but there is still a high wind event expected to hit the mountains. The next front expected to enter the scene early tomorrow morning will have a remarkably similar effect as today; moderate to heavy snow changing to rain.
Long-term: Cool northwest flow arrives on Wednesday dropping freezing levels and bringing more snow. High pressure building off the coast on Thursday will provide a cool and dry finish to the week.
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = + .25 Snow equivalent = 2-4
Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = + .75
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 6-10
Trend and Timing:
The precipitation will diminish to light showers today with a rather dry night. The next warm front is expected to hit the mountain early tomorrow morning with moderate to heavy snow changing to rain by the afternoon. Tomorrow afternoon/evenings rain event could be heavy at times.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 28 High: 36
Freezing level: 5000’ 3500’ 5000’
Trend and Timing:
Temperatures will drop a few degrees below freezing tonight. Freezing levels will spike up to 5000’ around noon tomorrow.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 10-20 W
Ridge Top: 15-30 W gusty to +50mpg possible.
Trend and Timing:
The wind should begin to intensify today as gradients increase across the mountain range. Winds will begin to mellow through the night.
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