February 1, 2016

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0600 Monday

The Snapshot: Diminishing snow showers today with cooling temperatures, dry tomorrow, snow on Wednesday.

The Science: Clouds will begin to thin today as a high-pressure ridge drifts east toward the mountains.  A cold air mass east of the mountains will also allow freezing levels to drop to a 1000’ or lower by early tomorrow morning.  More snow is expected on Wednesday as the next frontal system prepares to enter the PNW. 

The Long Range:  The week will end like it started with snow showers and broken clouds.   More snow is popping up as a possibility on Saturday.    

Precipitation Ending at 4am:

Today 24hr water = .10 Snow = 0-1

Tomorrow’s 24hr water = .10 snow = 0-1

Trend and Timing:
Light passing snow showers will be possible this morning with dry conditions lasting into early Wednesday morning.


24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow: 
                                     
Low:  15   High: 26
Freezing level: 3000’ – 1000.'

Trend and Timing:   
The temperature will fall over the next 24hrs. 

 
24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 am tomorrow:
Base: 0-5 W
Ridge Top: 0-10 WNW

Trend and Timing:
Light westerly flow today with easterly flow developing tomorrow.





jM

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