MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0900 Wednesday

The Snapshot:  Rain showers with a few sun breaks today and tomorrow.  Steady rain on Friday and Saturday with a drying trend beginning on Sunday.

The Science:  A low pressure cell currently moving its way across the State will spin bands of rain through Stevens Pass for the next 24hrs.  A weak upper level ridge will allow some partial clearing tomorrow.   A strong moist system will enter the coastal region late Thursday night with potential heavy rain and strong winds for the mountains Friday and Saturday.  Freeze levels will be +7000’ so no snow with this storm.  

The Long Range:  Dry and warm weather develops on Sunday and Monday as a ridge of high pressure builds over the interior west.  More rainy weather is expected during the middle of next week.  

Precipitation Ending at 4am: Today 24hr water = <.25 Snow =0 Tomorrow’s 24hr water = .10  snow = 0 Trend and Timing: Rain showers today, decreasing tonight,  mostly dry with some light rain tomorrow.

24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow:                                        Low: 48    High: 44 Freezing level: +6000’ Trend and Timing:    Day time temps will peak in the mid 40’s today and again tomorrow. Temperatures rise into the 50’s by the weekend.

24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 am tomorrow: Base:  0-10 SW Ridge Top: 5-10 WSW Trend and Timing: Winds will be light through tomorrow. Gusty winds will accompany the system on Friday.

jM