MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0700 Sunday

This is how today’s national weather service forecast discussion started: 

“Here I sit looking model to model, seeking a solution that won't make me hit the bottle. 

Though I must admit perpetual sogginess makes forecasting a breeze.

Debating whether or not Seattle is under a curse…”  Funny. 

The Snapshot: The broken record continues. Dry today, light snow tomorrow, dry on Tuesday,  rain Wednesday and Thursday.

The Science:  A rising barometer has cleared the skies over the mountains with partly sunny conditions expected for most of today.  Clouds will increase tonight as the next weak system begins its approach.  Therefore, expect another day of light precipitation tomorrow.     

The Long Range:  Tuesday will be another dry interim day with rain expected on Wednesday/ Thursday.

Note: Next forecast will be posted on Wednesday morning.  

24hr Precipitation ending at 4am: Today 24hr water = .10 snow = trace Tomorrow’s 24hr water = .25 snow = 1-2 Trend and Timing: Dry today with light snow developing overnight.

24hr temperature ending at 4 am:  Low: 24    High: 36 Freezing level: +-4500’ Trend and Timing:    A good melt freeze temperature profile will persist through Tuesday. Warm temperatures are expected on Wednesday

24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 am: Base: 0-5 E Ridge Top: 0-10 ESE Trend and Timing: Easterly flow will develop today with winds shifting westerly tomorrow.

jM