February 9, 2020

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST


Stevens Pass Mountain Weather Forecast
Date: Sunday, February 9, 2020


Current Observations:
24hr Precipitation: 5” snow / .4” SWE          
Temperature profile: 30 base / 24 upper mtn.
Pass level winds: Westerly                 
Barometer: 1025 steady                               
Sky:     Clear               
Radar: Very light showers in the western foothills.


The Forecast: Sunny and clear with steady temps today and tomorrow.

The Science: A high pressure ridge offshore will bring another day of clear skies, northerly flow aloft is keeping freezing levels reasonable. A weak inversion may form on Monday.

Long Range: A weak system will approach in NW flow on Tuesday. Moderate snow is expected Tuesday night/Wednesday. Active weather looks likely for the weekend, stay tuned for details.

Confidence: Good

Values from 4am today through 4am tomorrow.
Precipitation:
Today 24hr
water: 0  snow: 0

Tomorrow’s 24hr
water: 0  snow: 0

Trend and Timing:
No precip or snow expected today or tomorrow.

Temperature:
Low: 21    High: 30
Freezing level: 2500’

Trend and Timing:   
Generally steady temps with some daytime warming.
 
Winds
Base: W 0-5
Ridge Top: WNW 5-15

Trend and Timing:
Light west winds thru Monday morning, with possible pass level east winds Monday.

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