MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Stevens Pass Mountain Weather Forecast

Tuesday, February 25, 2020, 0930

Current Observations:

24hr Precipitation:          .02swe,  0 snow

Temperature profile:        24 base, 24 ridge

Pass level winds:                light, ESE

Barometer:                      1028mb’s and holding

Sky:                                  high clouds

Radar:  mostly dry with some light scattered rain showers showing up along the coast

The Forecast:  Mostly dry and sunny today with increasing clouds, rising temperatures, and light mixed rain and snow possible tonight.   The rest of the week will be mostly dry with warming temperatures.

The Science:  A warm front will approach the region today with light precipitation in tow.  A weak passing high pressure ridge will move in tomorrow for a few days of generally dry, benign weather.  A cold front makes its way in on Friday with some snow and cooler temperatures preparing for the weekend.  

Long Range. Snow on Saturday with models providing mixed signals beyond.    

Confidence:  Good.  

Values from 4am today through 4am tomorrow.

Precipitation: Today 24hr water: .25 snow:  0-2  Tomorrow’s 24hr water: .10   snow: trace Trend and Timing: Light mixed rain and snow will be possible tonight with drying tomorrow.

Temperature: Low: 24   High:  36 Freezing level: +-4000’ Trend and Timing:    Freezing levels will peak near 4000’ this afternoon and stay consistent through the night.

Winds Base: 0-5 E shifting W Ridge Top:   0-10 ESE shifting W Trend and Timing: Weak east flow at the surface will shift westerly with the passing of the front this afternoon.