December 20, 2012

Mountain Weather Forecast -Time: 0945

The skiing just gets better and better. I am sure the snowboarding is epic too. Snow will continue this morning and then begin to taper off tonight. Intermittent snow showers with sun breaks are on the docket for tomorrow.

Long-term: The low pressure system parked off the PNW coast will spin bands of snow showers into the mountains for the next 2-4 days. Next week starts out dry under building high pressure with another storm of interest arriving mid week.

24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = < .25 Snow equivalent = 1-3

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = .25
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 2-4

Trend and Timing:
Snow will diminish to light snow showers today. Clearing will be possible tonight with more snow showers tomorrow.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 20 High: 26
Freezing level: 3500’ - 2500’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels stabilize between 2500’ and 3500’ through the weekend.

24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 0-5 E
Ridge Top: 5-15 E

Trend and Timing:
Other than a quick wind shift this afternoon associated with the passing front. East flow will remain intact through the weekend.



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