These blustery, snowy conditions will continue through most of the day. An upper level ridge will bring and end to the snow tonight with dry and partly cloudy condition tomorrow. Backcountry avalanche conditions are considerable so be good not lucky.
Long-range: A less powerful system arrives tomorrow night with a light to moderate snow event likely Wednesday morning. The pattern begins to change on Thursday with the storm track shifting southerly. High freezing levels (+ 5000’) and precipitation (rain) will be possible Thursday/Friday.
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .5 Snow equivalent = 4-6
Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = .5
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 5-7
Trend and Timing:
Snow will gradually taper off late this afternoon. Tomorrow will be fairly dry with the occasional snow shower possible.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 20 High: 30
Freezing level: 3500’ 1500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will fall to +-1500’ through the night.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 10- 20 W
Ridge Top: 15-30 W
Trend and Timing:
Strong westerly flow will continue through the day. Winds will diminish overnight.
J.Meriwether
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