Time and Day: 1000 Friday
The Snapshot: Light mixed rain and snow showers will persist through
the night. A short shot a moderate rain
can be expected tomorrow morning with things drying out by the afternoon.
FYI – Totals for this last
storm cycle totaled 37” of snow.
The Science
Current Observations: 4”
of snow fell overnight, the freezing level rose to 4500’ around 7 pm yesterday and are currently sitting at
that elevation. There is light mixed
rain and snow falling with the temperatures in the base area at 33f. The barometer has clicked up a notch to
1020mb’s. The westerly winds are still
a bit gusty along the ridge tops but are beginning to diminish.
The Forecast: Unstable westerly flow will keep light mixed
rain and snow showers falling in the mountains through the night. A warm front will swing through tomorrow
morning pushing freezing levels up and bit more. A short period of moderate rain is expected to
move through tomorrow morning.
A blocking ridge of high
pressure will develop over the eastern basin tomorrow afternoon. This will provide dry and warm weather for
the remainder of the weekend.
The Long Range: Rain with mild temperatures starts out the
new week with cooler temperatures expected to arrive mid-week.
24hr Precipitation ending at 4 a.m:
Today 24hr water: .5-.75 snow: 4-6 upper mountain.
Tomorrow’s 24hr water: .75 snow: 0
Trend and Timing:
Light precipitation will continue through
the night. A short dose of moderate
rain to 5000’ is expected between 4 am
and noon tomorrow.
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24hr temperature
ending at 4 a.m:
Low:30 High:
34
Freezing level: +-4500’
Trend and Timing:
Freezing levels rise above 5000’ after
4 am tomorrow.
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24hr Winds (mph) ending at 4 a.m:
Base: 5-10 WSW
Ridge Top: 5-15 W
Trend and Timing:
Gusty westerly winds will persist through
the next 24hrs and slowly shift easterly over the weekend.
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jM
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