2/16/2012 Weather
General Discussion: A weakening frontal system will move east of the mountains today. There will be a brief dry period tonight with the next system arriving tomorrow afternoon.
Long-term: A low pressure system forming off of the PNW coast will produce a snowy weekend. As of now, snow totals calculate out to be around +- 6” Friday night with another + 6-10” for Saturday/Sunday.
24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Thursday
Cumulative Precipitation Totals:
“water by midnight= <.25
“of additional water by 4am= <.10
24hr total “of water = .25
24hr Snow Total= 1-3
Trend and Timing:
Snow showers will slowly taper off this afternoon. Tonight will be dry with the snow returning tomorrow afternoon.
Base Area Temperatures (F):
Low: 26 High: 30
Freezing level: 3000’ 4000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will creep up to 4000’ over night. East flow will help keep snow levels below pass level through the weekend.
Winds Speed (mph)/Direction
5-10 W
Trend and Timing:
Winds will shift from W to E and back again as these fronts move through. No significant winds events seem to be associated with these storms at this time.
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