April 19, 2013

Mountain Weather Forecast -Time: 1030

 This morning’s radar is lit up with bands of heavy moisture streaming into western Washington. A cold front arriving tonight will reduce freezing levels a bit and change the precipitation to showers tomorrow. Mixed rain and snow changing to snow can be expected on the lower mountain tomorrow.

Long-range: Remnant snow showers will linger into Sunday. High pressure is still scheduled to begin on Sunday with dry and warmer weather expected for most of next week.

24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .75 Snow equivalent = 1-3

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = 1
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 4-6 upper mountain

Trend and Timing:
Moderate to heavy rain will continue today and gradually change to snow tomorrow.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 28 High: 36
Freezing level: 6000’ 4000’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly descend through the next 24-36 hrs.

24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 5-15 NW
Ridge Top: 10-20 NW

Trend and Timing:
Blustery NW winds will also be a factor with the passing of these fronts.



J.Meriwether

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