January 29, 2014

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 1130 Wednesday

The Snapshot: Finally some snow, and more on the way. 

The Science:  After enduring a spike in temperature today freezing levels will begin to fall. A low pressure system tracking through the region will keep the snow falling tonight with the precipitation gradually tapering off by the end of the week.


4-7day Long Range:   A dry, cool and partly sunny weekend is developing as our friend high pressure returns.   


Precipitation:
Water by 4am = .75”  Snow = 6-8”
24hr total inches of water ending at noon tomorrow = .75 -1
24hr total inches of snow ending at noon tomorrow = 8-10”
 
Trend and Timing:
The steady snow will begin to diminish late tonight with the early morning hours being mostly dry.  Expect intermittent snow through the day tomorrow.
 
 
Base Temp and Freezing levels: 
Low: 20    High: 34
Freezing level: 5000’      2500’
 
Trends and Timing
Freezing levels will begin to drop this evening with a cooler airmass settling over the region for the rest of the week.
 
 
Winds (mph)
Base: 0-5 W
Ridge Top: 5-15 W  
 
Trend and Timing:
Winds will remain westerly for the rest of the day.  Winds shift north than northeast tomorrow with east flow strengthening on Friday.
 

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