MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0930 Monday

The Snapshot:  Increasing clouds this morning with intermittent rain showers developing this afternoon and evening.  Tomorrow will be relatively dry with some light rain at times.  Expect moderate rain on Wednesday and Thursday.

The Science:  A low-pressure cell has decided to park itself just off the PNW coast and spin bands of moisture into the interior.  Thus, expect periods of rain, with dry periods in-between throughout the week.   The general flow will be southerly which will keep freezing levels above 5000’.  There may be a bit of light snow possible on the upper ridge overnight but no snow to speak in the long range outlook.

The Long Range:  Rain showers will remain in the forecast through the weekend.  The general temperature regime will remain seasonally normal with no out of the ordinary cold air influences expected.

Precipitation Ending at 4am: Today 24hr water = .10  Snow = 0 Tomorrow’s 24hr water = <.10 snow = 0 Trend and Timing: Light rain showers show up this afternoon with tomorrow trending mostly dry.

24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow:                                        Low: 32    High: 44 Freezing level: +5000’ Trend and Timing:    There will be a bit of early morning cooling with daytime temperatures rebounding into the mid 40’s.

24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 am tomorrow: Base:  5-10 E Ridge Top:  5-10 ESE Trend and Timing: Easterly flow at the surface with southerly flow aloft will be the wind game for the next 24-36hrs.

jM