March 2, 2018

MOUNTAIN WEATHER FORECAST


Time and Day: 0700 Friday

The Snapshot:  +- 4” of snow can be expected today.  The moisture will taper off this afternoon with intermittent passing snow showers and sun breaks anticipated for the weekend.

The Science

Current Observations:  The satellite radar has snow beginning to fall in the mountains.  The temperature profile is 27 base / 22 ridges.  The barometer remains low at 998mb’s.  The winds are light and starting to blow from the west.  

The Forecast:   A low pressures system centered over the PNW will spin the next band of moderate precipitation into the mountains today.  The atmosphere will slowly stabilize over the weekend as high pressure begins to build up from the south. 

Therefore we can expect passing snow shower with clear periods for the next 2-4 days.    

The Long Range:   After today, there are no significant storms on the horizon until possibly late next week.


24hr values daily 4am to 4am.
Precipitation:
Today 24hr
water: .25+ snow:  2-5

Tomorrow’s 24hr
water:.10   snow: 0-2

Trend and Timing:
Snow will begin this morning and taper off this afternoon.


Temperature:
Low: 20    High: 28
Freezing level: 3500’-2500’

Trend and Timing:   
Pockets of cold air aloft will keep freezing levels bouncing around the 3000’ level for the next few days.


 
Winds
Base: 0-5 W / E
Ridge Top: 5-10 W /E

Trend and Timing:
Winds will be light and flip flop between westerly and easterly through the weekend. 


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