December 18, 2018

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST


Stevens Pass Mountain Weather Forecast
Day and Time: Tuesday 0500

Note: There will be a delay in the formal forecast this morning due to avalanche control. 

The Gist:  The approaching front stalled and dragged and bit south overnight.  East flow will hold until a cold front passes over in a few hours.  Winds will shift westerly with good orographic snow fall likely throughout the day.   

Current Observations:
24hr Precipitation: Snowing, .75” W, 7-10” of snow,  SWE 10% 
Pass temperature: 28
Pass level winds: 5-10 E
Barometer: 1002mb’s falling
Sky: OC
Radar:  Wide spread moderate to heavy precipitation in Western Washington heading east.

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