Time and Day: 0700 Thursday
The Snapshot:
Light rain showers switching to snow showers begins today and continue through
the weekend. Dry and warmer weather
will develop early next week.
The Science
Current Observations: .06” of light moisture fell overnight; it is currently partly cloudy and 35
degrees. The barometer has dropped to
999mb’s and the winds are easterly and blowing 5-10mph. The radar has the leading edge of an
approaching cold front pushing a band of moisture into the Puget Sound region.
The Forecast: Temperatures will fall as the cold front moves inland.
The models have the moisture moving into the mountains in a few hours with
light to moderate snow showers persisting through the weekend.
The Long Range:
The parent low pressure cell, responsible for this mixed bag of weather, will
continue its journey south through the weekend. Dry, sunny and warmer weather
will set up camp next week as high pressure builds over the region.
24hr values daily 4am to 4am.
Precipitation:
Today 24hr
water: .25 snow: 2-4
Tomorrow’s 24hr
water: .25-.5 snow: 2-5
Trend and Timing:
Intermittent snow showers will continue
through the weekend. Trickle in
accumulation will be possible.
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Temperature:
Low: 20 High: 34
Freezing level: 5000’ – 3000’
Trend and Timing:
Temperatures will fall through the day
with freezing levels dropping to or below 3000’ today. The temperature will continue to fall
tomorrow with Freezing levels hitting +-1000’.
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Winds
Base: 0-5 E shifting W
Ridge Top: 5-10 E shifting W
Trend and Timing:
The winds will shift westerly with the
passing of the cold front today.
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