MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Stevens Pass Mountain Weather Forecast

Day and Time:  Saturday 0500

Current Observations:

24hr Precipitation:  .41swe, 9” of snow

Temperature profile: 14base, 9 ridges

Pass level winds: moderate 10-15 East

Barometer: 1000 mb’s and falling

Sky: OC

Radar: Wide spread light snow falling in most areas of the State and scattered showers in the mountains.

The Forecast: Light snow showers will persist today and begin to taper off after midnight. Tomorrow and Monday will be mostly dry and cold.

Long Range:  More light snow is expected on Tuesday and then again on Friday.  Warmer by the end of the week.

  

The Science: The science section will be delayed or postponed due to avalanche control.  

Values from 4am today through

 4am tomorrow.

Precipitation: Today 24hr water: .25-.5  snow: 3-5 Tomorrow’s 24hr water: 10  snow: trace Trend and Timing: Light snow diminishes after midnight.

Temperature: Low: 10   High: 18 Freezing level: Sea level Trend and Timing:    Freezing levels will remain low through the middle of the week.

Winds Base: 5-15 E Ridge Top: 10-25 E  gust to 40+ possible Trend and Timing: Strong easterly winds will persist today.