Mountain Weather Forecast
Clouds will thicken today as a strong warm front tracks in from the southwest. Rising freezing levels and rain below 6000’ can be expected tomorrow. Snow showers with sun breaks return on Thursday and Friday.
Long-range: Models are starting to settle on a cool northwest flow event developing on Thursday/Friday with low freezing levels and snow probable 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 = .75
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 0
Trend and Timing:
Light snow will develop this evening and change to rain over night. The rain should diminish tomorrow afternoon and turn to light snow showers.
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today:
Low: 28 High: 40
Freezing level: 3500’ 6000’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels will peak around 6000’ early tomorrow morning. Temperatures will begin to fall tomorrow evening as cool NW flow filters in.
24hr Winds Speed (mph)/Direction Starting at Noon Today:
Base: 5-10 W
Ridge Top: 5-15 WSW gusty
Trend and Timing:
SW flow aloft will strengthen overnight. Some gusty winds can be expected as the front moves through early tomorrow morning.
J.Meriwether
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