October 14, 2016

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day:   1300 Friday

The Snapshot:   The wind and rain will continue to batter the mountains through the weekend.   Dryer weather develops early next week.    

The Science:  The radar is lit up with heavy precipitation throughout western Washington.  Mixed rain and snow is falling around 5500’ with the snow line around 6500’.   Stevens Pass has received just under 3” of rain over the past 36hrs with an additional .75-1 possible today.   Along with the moisture, warm southwest flow will also push freezing levels to +- 6000’ over the next few days.

The Long Range:  Things begin to dry on out on Tuesday/Wednesday with high pressure expected to build over the PNW.  

Precipitation Ending at 4am:

Today 24hr water = .75-1  Snow = 0

Tomorrow’s 24hr water = .75  snow = 0

Trend and Timing:
Rain will continue today with intermittent showers persisting through the weekend.


24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow: 
                                     
Low: 36     High: 42
Freezing level: +6000’

Trend and Timing:   
Temperatures will be warming through the next 24hrs.

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

Trend and Timing:
 Gusty SW winds today.  Winds shift easterly over the weekend.




jM

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