November 22, 2013

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST


Time and Day: 0800 Friday
 
The Snapshot: Sunny and warmer today.

The Science:  High pressure centered over the PNW will dominate the weather pattern through the weekend and likely through the middle of next week.  Freezing levels will begin to rise today as a warmer air mass moves over the region.

4-7day Long Range:  This pattern appears to continue well into next week.



 
24hr Accumulative Precipitation Totals Starting at Noon Today:
 
Water by 4am = 0 Snow equivalent = 0
 
Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = 0
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 0
 
Trend and Timing:
 
0
 
 
 
24hr Base Area Temperatures (F) Starting at Noon Today: 
                                    
Low:  16     High: 30
Freezing level: 2500’      5000’
 
Trend and Timing:   
 
Freezing levels will gradually increase to 5000’ by tomorrow morning.  East flow will help keep surface temperatures low through the early morning hours.   Sun could push daytime temperatures into the 40’s.
 
 
 
Winds:
 
Base: 0-5 E
Ridge Top: 5-15 E
 
Trend and Timing:
 
East flow will continue through the weekend.

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0800 Start Mon Jan 19th, no ABS