More good news for the mountains as some moderate to heavy snow is on the way. The freezing level as mentioned here the other day will oscillate, and the heaviest snowfalls in the Cascades near us will be above 5,500 feet. The passes will get some snow today before changing to rain and then back to snow.
Snow levels will drop Thursday down to 1,000 to 1,500 feet. That means the foothills to our east will get some snow. If we get enough clearing Friday, you should be able to see fresh snow on those hills, including Silver Star.
More rain and unsettled weather is on tap for the weekend. So, moderate to heavy snow in the mountains, moderate to heavy rains at the coast and inland locally. Windy conditions along the ocean beaches, but nothing out of the ordinary. Gusts will reach 50-60 mph.
OK, as promised, let’s review December rainfall totals from your friends and neighbors: Claudia Chiasson, Carson, 12 inches; Tyler Mode, Battle Ground 4.56 inches; Rob Starr, Cougar, 16.981 inches; Robin Ruzek, Lake Shore, 3.72 inches; Bill Sobolewski, Livingston Mountain, 6.46 inches; Judy Darke, Felida, 3.86 inches; Larry Lebsack, Barberton, 4.66 inches; Ellen Smart, Ridgefield, 3.30 inches; Chuck Houghten, Hockinson Heights, 7.07 inches; Jim Knoll, Five Corners, 4.52 inches; Bob Mode, Minnehaha, 3.30 inches; Phil Delany, above Dole Valley, 11.80 inches; Dave Campbell, 1 mile west of Heisson, 5.41 inches. The official rainfall for Vancouver was 3.14 inches, 3.63 inch below average.
Patrick Timm is a local weather specialist. His column appears Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. Reach him at http://patricktimm.com.
