December 5, 2012

Mountain Weather Forecast - Time: 0900

 Weak high pressure aloft will bring light snow showers and sun breaks today. Snow will return tonight and continue through tomorrow. It should be some brilliant sliding tomorrow.

Long-term: The week will end snowy and windy under cool northwest flow. Long range models have high pressure building off the coast on Friday. This will likely cause dry and warmer weather for the weekend.

24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .25+ Snow equivalent = 2-5

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = +.5
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 5-8

Trend and Timing:
Snow is expected to ramp up after closing tonight. Moderate snow will continue through the day tomorrow.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 22 High: 28
Freezing level: +- 2500’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall to 2500’ tonight and stay low through the end of the week.

24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today
Base: 5-10 W
Ridge Top: 5-15 W

Trend and Timing:
The jet stream is directly over the PNW. So expect westerly winds to will be very active for the next few days.



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