MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0830 Sunday

The Snapshot:  Got Snow?  Yes, and more on the way.

 

The Science:   Possible the strongest storm of this series hits this afternoon with more heavy mountain snow through the night.

 

4-7day Long Range:  More winter storms on the way with the next on Tuesday and then again on Wednesday/Thursday.   A high pressure ridge builds off the coast during the second half of the week for an end to storm cycle.

Precipitation: Water by 4am = 1 -1.5+ Snow = +- 12 -15 24hr total inches of water ending at noon tomorrow = 2 24hr total inches of snow ending at noon tomorrow = 15 -24   Trend and Timing: Snow lightens up this morning and then kicks back into action tonight.  Heavy mountain snow expected through the night.

Base Temp and Freezing levels:  Low: 26   High: 32 Freezing level: 2500’   4000’  3000’     Trends and Timing Temperatures will spike up and fall back with the passing of the front late tonight.

Winds (mph) Base: 5-10 WSW Ridge Top: 5-15 WSW   Trend and Timing: Gusty winds will accompany this front as well.  Winds diminish tomorrow.