MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST

Time and Day: 0630 Wednesday

The Snapshot:  A mixed bag of broken clouds with a few passing snow showers will be the weather pattern for the remainder of the week.   

The Science:  Cool unstable NW flow will bring lower temperatures and passing snow showers today.  A series of weak low-pressure systems will slide down the NW coast over the next few days.  The bulk of the moisture will remain offshore with a few isolated showers making it to the mountains.  This pattern will likely continue into the weekend.   

The Long Range:  The next chance of measurable snow may be early next week as the northern jet stream strengthens and more moisture becomes available.     

Precipitation Ending at 4am: Today 24hr water = > .25  snow = 1-3 Tomorrow’s 24hr water = <.25 snow = 1-3 Trend and Timing: Light snow showers with dry periods for the next +48hrs.

24hr temperature ending at 4 am tomorrow:  Low: 18    High: 26 Freezing level: 2500’ – 1500’ Trend and Timing:    Freezing levels will fall to or just below 2000’ by early tomorrow morning.  Surface temperature will rebound during the day to the mid to upper 20’s.

24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 am tomorrow: Base: 0-5 WNW Ridge Top: 5-10 NW Trend and Timing: Light NW winds will be the flow pattern today.  East flow returns tomorrow afternoon.

jM