March 12, 2016

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0630 Saturday

The Snapshot: Snow showers will continue in the mountains today with cooling temperatures.  Moderate to heavy snow tomorrow night into Monday morning.

The Science:  A cold front passing this morning will produce snow showers and cooler temperatures for the mountains today and most of tomorrow.   A low-pressure system tracking up the coast will bring moderate to heavy snow tomorrow night into Monday morning.   Good western flow will follow with convergence showers persisting into Tuesday.   Sounds like a few powder days taking shape.

The Long Range: Snow will continue through at least Tuesday.  High pressure begins to build on Wednesday for warmer and drier weather expected to end the week.  

Precipitation Ending at 4am:

Today 24hr water = .25+ Snow = 1-4

Tomorrow’s 24hr water = 1 snow = 8-12

Trend and Timing:
Light snow showers through noon or so tomorrow.  Moderate to heavy snow begins late tomorrow afternoon.


24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow: 
                                     
Low:  24   High: 32
Freezing level: 4500’  3500’

Trend and Timing:   
Freezing levels will fall and remain below pass level for the remainder of the weekend.

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

Trend and Timing:
Gusty westerly winds will accompany the front today.  Winds will shift back to easterly tomorrow.




jM

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