December 27, 2013

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0930 Friday


The Snapshot: Snow this afternoon tapering off late tonight, partly sunny and dry through the weekend.  


The Science: A weakening cold front will sweep across the region today bringing lowing temperatures and a few inches of snow.  High pressure rebuilds behind the front for a dry and sunny weekend.


4-7day Long Range:  A weak warm front will bring a chance of some light rain on Monday. High pressure returns on Tuesday for a few more days of dry and clear weather.  Models begin to differ beyond the middle of next week so I will leave that alone for a few days. What did I just say about long range models being wrong - they are already changing.  Urg.
 
 
Precipitation:
Water by 4am = .25  Snow equivalent =2-4
 
Total inches of water by noon tomorrow = .25
Total inches of snow by noon tomorrow = 2-4
 
Trend and Timing:
A short period of rain changing to snow today with a few inches of snow possible.  The precipitation will taper off tonight with just some light showers lingering into the early morning hours.  Tomorrow will be dry.
 
 
 
Base Temp and Freezing levels: 
Low: 24    High: 34
Freezing level: 4000’           3000’
 
Trend and Timing:
Temperatures will drop quickly with the passing of the front today.  Freezing levels will remain below 4000’ through the weekend.
 
 
 
Winds (mph)
Base: 0-10 WNW
Ridge Top: 5-15 WNW
 
Trend and Timing:
Winds will shift from SW to NW with the passing of the front today.  
 

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