February 27, 2016

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST


Time and Day: 0630 Friday

 
The Snapshot:  Very light rain last night (no snow accumulation), clearing and drying trend today through Sunday morning, moderate snow beginning Sunday and ending Monday morning. 

 
The Science:  Last night's very weak frontal passage is giving way to building high pressure this morning. Showers will end as the short-lived ridge moves over Washington state today and exits the region Sunday. A weak embedded warm front may brush North-Central Washington Saturday night without much impact. Right on it's heels will be a more organized cold front with strong post-frontal west winds which will affect Stevens Pass Sunday mid-day into Monday morning. This can be a good setup for convergence showers for Stevens but currently it looks like the sweet spot will be closer to Glacier Peak. High pressure briefly rebuilds for Monday with another strong warm front Monday night. 

 
The Long Range:   The weather remains active for next week with nothing particularly impressive but continued precipitation at varying snow levels every 24-36 hours. 

 

 
Precipitation Ending at 4am:

 

Today 24hr water = .10     Snow = 1-2"

 

Tomorrow’s 24hr water = .5     Snow = 4-6"

 

Trend and Timing:

Precipitation will end this morning and pick back up again Sunday mid-morning. Moderate snow showers will continue Sunday into Monday morning before ending.

 

 

24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow: 

                                     

Low:  30   High: 36

Freezing level: 4000-4500’

 

Trend and Timing:   

Cooler temperatures this morning will give way to partly sunny and warmer conditions this afternoon. 

 

 

24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 am tomorrow:

Base:  5-10 W, 5-10 E

Ridge Top: 10-20 W, 10-15 E

 

Trend and Timing:
Moderate west winds will end this morning, giving way to light and variable winds during the day Saturday, before shifting to easterly Sunday morning.                                 -253






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