By Rod Hill on 2011-11-22
Starting Monday and lasting through Sunday, this up-coming holiday week will see very active weather. Here are the highlights, travelers should be aware of: (Live Cameras can be seen on the Ski Forecast & Northwest pages.)
1. Snow levels rise above Government Camp Monday afternoon. Snow levels above most Cascade passes Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Snow levels below Cascade passes, Wednesday afternoon - Friday. Rising snow levels Saturday and then falling below passes Sunday. Update found on the Ski Forecast page.
2. Starting Monday, all Coast Range passes will see rain, with no chance of snow through Sunday.
3. Strong south winds at the coast and possibly the Coast Range, Monday - early Wednesday. Update on the Coast page.
4. Tuesday will be the best chance for valley wind gust to 45 mph or higher.
5. Highest coast winds Monday overnight - early Tuesday could reach 100 mph gusts!
6. Wet days should be expected coast and valley. Here is the weather schedule: Warm front Monday, very warm air mass Tuesday, weak front Wednesday, stronger cold front Thursday evening, cold front Sunday.
7. Heavy rain Monday night - Tuesday night. Coast totals of 3.00" plus, mountain, 4-6" possible, metro areas 2-3.00". Rivers will rise, I will let you know if any flood concerns arise.
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I hope you get the idea - very active weather all week - lots to keep track of, if you are traveling!
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