February 8, 2016

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day:  0730  Monday

The Snapshot:  Warm and clear for the next few days, light rain expected Wednesday night and Thursday. 

The Science:  Upper mountain surface temperatures are quickly climbing this morning with the Tye Mill telemetry reading 460f .   Strong high pressure will keep the skies clear and warm through Wednesday morning.   

The Long Range: The warm air mass will continue for most of the week with a weak frontal system bringing some rain on Wednesday and Thursday.  The weekend is currently trending dry and warm.

Precipitation Ending at 4am:

Today 24hr water = 0 Snow = 0

Tomorrow’s 24hr water =  0 snow = 0

Trend and Timing:
Dry conditions will continue through early Wednesday morning.


24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow: 
                                     
Low: 38  High: 50
Freezing level:  +8,000’

Trend and Timing:   
Freezing levels will remain well above Pass level for most of the week.

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

Trend and Timing:
Southerly flow aloft with east flow at the surface will be the wind dynamic through tomorrow.  Winds shift westerly on Wednesday.




jM

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