February 7, 2013

Mountain Weather Forecast - Time: 0915

 Scattered snow showers will continue today. The atmosphere will begin to dry out and stabilize tonight.

Long-term: High pressure will dominate the weather pattern through Monday. Nights will be clear and cold under northerly flow with surface clouds likely forming below 3000’. Long range models differ on the pattern for next week. Some of the models have the high pressure continuing while others have it breaking down. Therefore, we will have to wait a few days for a higher confidence level in the long range outlook.

24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .10 Snow equivalent = 0-2

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = .10
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 0-2

Trend and Timing:
Dry tomorrow with a slight chance of some extremely light snow on Saturday.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 18 High: 30
Freezing level: 4000’ 2000’

Trend and Timing:
Cool northerly air will push low temperature into the teens during the next few nights. Day time temperatures will rise to near freezing with the aid of the sun. Good diurnal fluctuation for you weather and snow geeks.

24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 0-5 N
Ridge Top: 0-10 N

Trend and Timing:
Northerly flow will develop today and continue through the weekend.

J.Meriwether

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