January 4, 2016

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day:  0600 Monday

The Snapshot:  2” of fresh snow fell overnight.  Intermittent snow showers and warming temperatures will continue for the first half of the week.   There will be a short dry spell Wednesday/Thursday with snow expected for the weekend.  

The Science:   A low-pressure system churning up the coastal waters will spin light bands of moisture into the mountains throughout most of the week.  Warmer air will also be pulled from the south pushing freezing levels to near 4000’ by Wednesday morning.  

Long Range:  A slightly stronger storm arrives on Friday for some potential fresh snow going into the weekend. 

Precipitation ending at 4 am:
Today’s 24hr Water =  .25   Snow = 2-4  

Tomorrow’s 24hr Water = .25    Snow =  2-4

Trend and Timing:
Light snow showers will continue through tomorrow.


24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow: 
Low: 22 High: 28
Freezing level:  +-3500.'

Trends and Timing:
Freezing levels will slowly rise to 3500’ today.   East flow will help keep surface temperature below freezing.

 
24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 am tomorrow:
Base: 0-10 E 
Ridge Top:  5-15 SSE

Trend and Timing:
The blustery easterly winds will begin to ease up today.



jM

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