March 2, 2013

Mountain Weather Forecast -Time: 0915

 The approaching cold front will cause falling temperatures and eventually snow this afternoon and evening. A high pressure ridge will provide a few days of dry weather starting tomorrow.

Long-range: Monday will be dry with sun breaks. Another front will bring snow by the middle of the week.

24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
Water by 4am = .25-.5 Snow equivalent = 4-6

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = .5
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 4-6

Trend and Timing:
Light rain quickly turning to snow is expected this afternoon. Snow will begin to taper off after 7am tomorrow morning.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 36 High: 26
Freezing level: 4500’ 2000’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will drop below 4000’ this afternoon. Timing should be around 4pm today when temperatures finally hit the freezing mark.

24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 5-10 W
Ridge Top: 5-15 W gusty

Trend and Timing:
Light westerlies winds will strengthen once the front passes the crest. Winds will begin to diminish tomorrow afternoon and shift easterly.



J.Meriwether

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