February 15, 2013

Mountain Weather Forecast -Time: 0900

What a beautiful start to the day. High clouds will roll in later today as a cold front approached the region overnight. Snow tomorrow. Snow totals by Sunday morning are currently ranging between 6” and 10”.

Long-range: High pressure will rebound tomorrow night for dry and relatively clear conditions on Sunday/Monday. Hit repeat for more snow Monday/Tuesday as another system slides in from the NW.

24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .10 Snow equivalent = trace

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = + .25
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 2-5

Trend and Timing:
Today and tonight will remain mostly dry. Snow is expected to reach the mountains after 4am tomorrow and continue through most of the day. Snow totals by Sunday morning are ranging between 6” and 10”.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 26 High: 36
Freezing level: 5000’ 3500’

Trend and Timing:
Surface temperature could reach 40f today in the direct sun. Freezing levels will quickly drop early tomorrow morning and continue to fall through the weekend.

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

Trend and Timing:
Light east flow today will shift westerly tomorrow morning with the passing of the front. Gusty frontal winds will be possible tomorrow.


J.Meriwether

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