Mountain Weather Forecast

Stevens Pass Mountain Weather Forecast

Day and Time: Saturday 1130

Delayed this morning due to avalanche control. 

Current Observations:

24hr Precipitation:   .5” SWE / 10” snow (5% density)

Pass temperature:  26 degrees F

Pass level winds: calm

Barometer:  1014

Sky:  Partly Cloudy

Radar: Precip in a convergence zone near the Skagit county line, light scattered showers elsewhere.

The Forecast: Increasing clouds and light snow developing Saturday afternoon/evening. Precip tapering off and becoming mostly dry and cloudy on Sunday.

  

The Science: A weakening low pressure system will arrive in NW flow Saturday afternoon. This will spin bands of moisture through the Cascades at continuing low snow levels. North/northwest upper level flow will bring continued light snow showers Sunday.

Long Range:  Monday and Tuesday should be mostly dry. The remainder of the week will bring cool temps, partly cloudy skies, and light amounts of snow.

Values from 4am today through

 4am tomorrow.

Precipitation: Today 24hr water: .25  snow: 2-4” Tomorrow’s 24hr water: .10  snow: trace-2” Trend and Timing: Light snow developing Saturday afternoon.

Temperature: Low: 17    High: 27 Freezing level: 1000’ Trend and Timing:    Cool temps during the day and overnight.

Winds Base: variable, calm Ridge Top: E 5-15 Trend and Timing: Easterly flow developing Saturday afternoon.