November 18, 2015

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0630 Wednesday

The Snapshot: The wind and snow will begin to diminish today.  Light snow tonight, dry and warmer Friday through the weekend. 

The Science: What a storm! 70-80mph wind gust recorded along the ridge tops with a gazillion buckets of rain.   4” of snow fell overnight with a few more possible today.   A storm tracking along the southern border will spin a band of snow up through the Central Cascades tonight into early tomorrow morning. 

Long Range: A weak high-pressure ridge is expected to bring dry weather to the PNW starting on Friday.  The weekend is trending dry and warm with cooler weather and light snow developing next week.


Precipitation ending at 4 am:

Today’s 24hr Water = .25   Snow = 2-4 

Tomorrow’s 24hr Water = .10  Snow =  1-2

Trend and Timing:
Snow showers will weaken today with light snow developing tonight.  Snow will taper off tomorrow.


24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow: 
Low: 22  High: 26
Freezing level: +-3000.'

Trends and Timing:
Freezing levels have fallen to 2500’ and will continue to hover between 2500’ and 3000’ for the remainder of the week.

 
24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 am tomorrow:
Base: 5-15 W
Ridge Top: 10-30 W  

Trend and Timing:
The winds will continue to be strong this morning and begin to diminish this afternoon.



JM

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