Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2001 7:38 AM
Subject: Re:unexpected snowfall at surface levels in the pacific northwest
> What was expected to be a major snow event in the mountain passes with 8"
to
> 18" of snow above 1500 feet in the Cascades surprised forecasters and
> commuters who woke to unexpected snow and winds in the entire Puget Sound
> Region. Multiple accidents and road closures around the Seattle area and
> nearby communities are making for a commuting nightmare as some locations
> have already received 3+ inches of snow. Although forecasters are
predicting
> a quick return to rain as temperatures climb, the temp at my recording
> station has dropped from 39 degrees at 3 AM to 33.8 at 7 AM with a 1.6
> degree drop in the last 60 minutes. Also being recorded are gusts to 60
mph
> in the Cascades and 40+ mph in the foothills. As predicted, blizzard
> conditions are being reported in the mountain passes producing extreamly
> dangerous driving conditions.
>
> Mark H. Nicholas
> email to: marknich1{at}home.com
> Rattlesnake Mountain Weather - http://home.earthlink.net/~mhnicholas/
> Skywarn Spotter ID KING-110
>
>
>
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