12/6/2010 Weather
24HR SNAP SHOT starting at NOON today
Water - .25 Snow 2.4
Freezing levels - 3000 rising 4000
Winds 5-10 E SW aloft
Will East flow save the day? Time will tell.
General Discussion: Today will stay relatively dry with thickening clouds and high humidity. The pattern change will begin early tomorrow morning with the first push of moisture.
Long-term: The mountains will enjoy an active weather pattern for the remainder of the week. With some luck with the temperature, we should have good dose of snow.
TRENDS AND TIMING
Precipitation: Snow is expected after 4am tomorrow and should slowly ramp up during the following 24 hrs. Snow will be wet and heavy with periods of rain at pass level possible. The 72hr storm totals are calculating out to be 1.5-2” of water. However the precipitation models have been forecasting higher than actual amounts, so I am bit skeptical.
Freezing levels: The freezing level will continue to inch its way to 4000’ west of the crest today. Colder air trapped east of the summit will hold surface temperatures near or just below freezing.
Winds: Light east flow at the surface with SW flow aloft will remain in place through tomorrow. jdm
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