February 11, 2013

Mountain Weather Forecast-Time: 0830

The high pressure that brought us the beautiful weather over the weekend has moved south. This will allow the jet stream to track over the PNW for the next few days producing windy and wet conditions. A snow rain mix will be possible tomorrow as temperatures climb.

Long-range: High pressure is expected to rebound on Wednesday bringing dry weather by the end of the week.


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

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = <.5
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 2-4

Trend and Timing:
The moisture will slowly track east today reaching the mountains late tonight and tomorrow. Light snow rain mix below 4500’ will be possible tomorrow.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 24 High: 34
Freezing level: 3500’ 4500’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly rise through the next 24hrs. Temperatures will be in the low 30’s this evening and inch just above freezing tomorrow.

24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 5-10 W
Ridge Top: 10-20 W blustery

Trend and Timing:
Westerly winds will strengthen today. Watch for periods of high ridge winds through the night.



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