The Dish On Dual Freezing Levels

The Dish On Dual Freezing Levels

Story Published: Dec 10, 2002 at 9:03 AM PST

Story Updated: Mar 13, 2008 at 1:13 PM PST

By Steve Pool

SEATTLE - Lately, you might have noticed that we'll report a freezing level around 8,000 feet or so, yet report pass temperatures (which are between 3,200 and 4,500 feet) at or near freezing.

When it's very cold in Eastern Washington, a lot of times that can translate to a dual freezing level in the passes.

The freezing air will work its way east through the mountain passes, keeping the areas near the gaps at or below freezing.

Yet, if you were at 3,500 feet elsewhere, it'd be much warmer. That can lead to some slick driving conditions or freezing rain. Just one more way a mountainous terrain affects weather.

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