MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Stevens Pass Mountain Weather Forecast

Monday, February 10, 2020, 0730

Current Observations:

24hr Precipitation:        0, 0

Temperature profile:      24 base,  21 ridge

Pass level winds:             light, westerly

Barometer:                    1024mb’s and rising

Sky:                          Patch pass level fog with clear skies aloft

Radar:                                Dry state wide.

The Forecast:  Dry and warmer today.  This early morning pass level fog should burn off for some sun shine.  Mostly dry with increasing clouds tomorrow with light snow expected tomorrow night.

The Science:  The high pressure that producing this beautiful weather will slowly drift south over the next 24hrs. This will open the door for a series of systems to track through the region.  The first few disturbances will be relatively weak with stronger storms arriving on Thursday.

Long Range.  Active weather will continue through the weekend with temperatures in favor of snow. 

Confidence:  Good.

Values from 4am today through 4am tomorrow.

Precipitation: Today 24hr water: 0 snow:  0  Tomorrow’s 24hr water: .25   snow: 2-4 Trend and Timing: Dry through tomorrow afternoon.

Temperature: Low:21    High: 36 Freezing level: 2500’ – 4000’ Trend and Timing:    Freezing levels will bump up to Pass level this afternoon.  Good day time warming is likely with peak temperature in the upper 30’s.   Could hit 40 with the aid of the sun.

Winds Base: 0-10 W Ridge Top: 0-10 N  Trend and Timing: Light WNW flow today.