April 3, 2013

Mountain Weather Forecast -Time: 0930

 It was courteous of the sun to burn off the morning fog so quickly. Enjoy the sun today because a strong frontal system will bring rain to the mountains tomorrow and Friday.

Long-range: A vigorous weather system will drive several fronts through the PNW starting tomorrow. Light rain can be expected tomorrow afternoon with moderate to heavy rain on Friday. Cooler air arrives Friday with a mixed rain and snow game setting up for the weekend.

24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .10 Snow equivalent = 0

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = <.25
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 0

Trend and Timing:
The first wave of precipitation is expected to reach the mountains after 12pm tomorrow. Rain will intensify over night.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 32 High: 50
Freezing level: +6000’

Trend and Timing:
The sun will push surface temperatures to near 50 today. Freezing levels will remain well above 5000’ through Friday.

24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 0-5 W shifting SE
Ridge Top: 0-10 W shifting SE

Trend and Timing:
Strengthening south east flow aloft will develop overnight.



J.Meriwether

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