1/4/2012 Weather
General Discussion: This morning’s radar shows a band of moisture just now entering the mountains. Rain will be likely at Pass level. A cold front sweeping across the region later today will change the rain to snow tonight.
Long-term: Snow will taper off late tomorrow night with Friday morning being mostly dry. A cut-off low has formed and should bring more snow our way Friday night. Anticipate dry and warmer weather on the weekend as high pressure begins to build on Saturday.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Wednesday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= .5
“water by 4am= .25
24hr total “of water = .75 -1
24hr Snow Total= 4-8
Trend and Timing:
Rain in the base area with mixed rain and snow on the upper mountain will begin sometime later this morning. Rain will slowly turn to snow through the night. Convergence conditions will keep light to moderate snow going tomorrow with snow tapering off late in the evening.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 22 High: 40
Freezing level: 7500’
Trend and Timing:
Surface temperature could touch 40f today before they begin to drop in the wake of the cold front. Freezing levels are expected to drop below pass level late this evening (+-10pm – 12am). Freezing are expected to reach 2000’ or lower by tomorrow evening.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 SW shifting 10-20W
Trend and Timing:
Winds will shift SW to W through the night. Strong westerly winds will follow the front so expected some gusty periods.
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