February 18, 2023

8:00am Start for Sunday 2/18/2023 ABS

Big Storm News:

Summary:  

The main event begins tomorrow morning and slowly ramps up through the day.  Pretty continuous moisture (snow) will fall on Stevens Pass through Tuesday afternoon.   Storm totals from 4am Sunday through 4pm Tuesday could exceed 4" SWE /  +30-40" of snow. 

The freezing levels will bump up to 4000' tomorrow afternoon with snow levels likely staying below pass level. Freezing level are expected to remain near Pass level through Monday afternoon. Snow will likely be wet and heavy with a chance of some rain/snow mix +-4000'.  Freezing level drop sharply Monday night with temperature dipping into the teens on Tuesday. 

Winds:  Winds will intensify tomorrow to a sustained 20-30 mph by the afternoon. Strong gusty winds will remain a factor into Tuesday. 

The daily breakdown:

4am Sunday through 4am Monday:  Increasing snow after 7am and intensifying through the day and night.  +-12" snow,  freezing levels +-4000', winds 15-25mph gust +40 possible. 

4am Monday through 4am Tuesday:  Heavy snow expected.  15-25" of snow.  Freezing levels begin to fall after 7pm.  Winds will continue to be strong and sustained. 

The show ends Tuesday afternoon with dry cold arctic air moving for the remainder of the week. 

jM


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