3/20/2010 Weather
Short term: High clouds will build today as the next system reaches the mountains tonight.
Long-term: The start of the week will be snowy. High-pressure will bring dry weather for end the week.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Saturday
Precipitation
“ Water: .10
“ of Snow: 0
Temperatures (F):
4000’ Low: 34 High: 48
5000’ Low: 32 High: 45
Winds speed/Direction
Pass level: 0- 5 SW
Ridge top: 0-10 SW
TRENDS AND TIMING
Precipitation: Light rain will arrive after 7pm tonight. Mixed rain and snow above 4500’ will eventually turn to all snow tomorrow evening. Snow totals with the aid of convergence, could reach 10” by Tuesday morning.
Freezing levels: 6000-7000’. Surface temps could peak near 50 today. Freezing level will sink to 4500’ early tomorrow morning and then continue sinking through the evening.
Winds: Today’s east flow will shift SW then W as the system matures. Look for gusty westerly winds when the cold front moves through tomorrow night. JDM
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