Time and Day: 0930 Friday
The Snapshot: Windy with gradually rising
temperatures today; snow today changing to heavy rain tonight; heavy snow
tomorrow.
The Science: A strong warm front will push into the mountains
tonight rising freezing levels and producing heavy rain. Heavy snow and falling temperatures are
expected in the wake of acold front tomorrow. Snow totals by Sunday morning are expected
to be in the neighborhood of 15-24” or more.
4-7day Long Range: Snow continues on Sunday with the start of the
week trending dry as high pressure begins to form.
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Precipitation:
Water
by 4am = 1 Snow equivalent = 2-4
24hr total inches of water ending at noon tomorrow
= 1-2”
24hr total inches of snow ending at noon tomorrow
= 4-8”
Trend
and Timing:
We can expect 2-4” of additional
snow today before it turns to rain tonight.
+1” of rain expected through
the night changing to snow after 7am tomorrow morning.
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Low: 30 High: 42
Trends and Timing
Freezing levels rise to 4000’ this afternoon
and continue ascending to 6000’ tonight.
Freezing levels drop below 4000’ after 7am tomorrow morning.
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Winds (mph)
Base: 10-20 W
Ridge Top: 15-30 W
Trend and Timing:
A high wind event is expected this
evening with gust above 50mph likely. High
winds can be expected through Sunday.
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