Today will be relatively quiet with just a few light snow showers likely. Tomorrow, a dynamic weather system, will approach the region with heavy mountain snow poised for the Cascade Mountains.
Long-range: The main event will be on Friday with the anticipated strong frontal system bringing heavy mountain snow, winds and fluctuating freezing levels. Snow will likely continue into Saturday with another storm expected on Monday.
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am =>.25 Snow equivalent = 1-3
Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = <.5
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 3-5
Trend and Timing:
Light snow will begin this afternoon and continue through tomorrow. Snow will intensify through the day tomorrow.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 22 High: 26
Freezing level: +- 2500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around the 2500’ level through early Friday morning. There is an expected spike in temperature associated with Friday’s system.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 0-5 W
Ridge Top: 5-10 W
Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow will continue through tomorrow. Ridge top winds will begin to ramp up tomorrow afternoon as the frontal systems approach.
J,Meriwether
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