January 24, 2015

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

0700 Saturday:

The Snapshot: Rain diminishing tonight, dry and warm tomorrow and Monday.

The Science:  Unstable, wet westerly flow will continue for most of the day.  High pressure lifting up from the south will push moisture north into Canada tonight.   A warm air mass will settle over the region with mild temperatures and clearing.   A weak frontal system will bring a chance of light rain on Tuesday/Wednesday.  

Long Range:  A blocking ridge forms off the coast toward the end of the week with cooler offshore flow developing.  No significant snow in the long range forecast.  

Precipitation ending at 4am:

Today’s 24hr Water = .25   Snow = 0

Tomorrow’s 24hr Water = 0 Snow =  0

Trend and Timing:
The rain is expected to end after 4pm this afternoon.   Dry tonight and tomorrow.


24hr temperature ending at 4am tomorrow: 
Low: 40   High: 50
Freezing level: 8-10,000’

Trends and Timing:
Mild temperatures will continue through Tuesday.

 
24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4am tomorrow:
Base: 5-10 W
Ridge Top: 5-15 W  

Trend and Timing:
Winds will weaken today with westerly flow continuing.


JM

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