April 8, 2013

Mountain Weather Forecast -Time: 0900

 The snow will eventually taper off today as a weak high pressure ridge forms over the region. The sun may even make an appearance this afternoon. Another frontal system will bring snow changing to rain tomorrow evening.

Long-Range. Wednesday will be wet with heavy rain at times. Another high pressure ridge moves through on Thursday and Friday for generally dry and clear weather ending the week. Cold NW flow develops on Saturday with snow likely for the weekend.

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

Total inches of water by noon tomorrow =.25
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow =2-4

Trend and Timing:
Light snow showers will continue for most of the day. The atmosphere will be dry tonight with the next front arriving tomorrow afternoon.

24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: High: 34
Freezing level: +-4000’

Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will hover around 4000’ through the night. Temperatures will begin to rise tomorrow afternoon influenced by southwesterly flow.

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

Trend and Timing:
Winds will shift from north to east then to south over the next 24-36hrs.


J.Meriwether

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