Mountain Weather Forecast

Time and Day:  0715 Sunday

The Snapshot: Warm, sunny, and dry to finish the 2018 operating season!

The Science

Current Observations:  1” of snow fell during the day yesterday at seasonally cool temperatures. A clear night with cool air in place lead to temperatures dropping well below freezing. It’s currently 28 degrees in the base area and 24 on the upper mountain. Winds are light from the west and the barometer has risen to 1024mb’s.

The Forecast: A strong high pressure ridge begins building today. Temperatures should rise rapidly under clear skies. Easterly flow through the passes should develop Sunday night, leading to light temperature inversions. They should be minimal with warm air in place everywhere this time of year.

The Long Range: Sunny and warm is the story for the rest of the week. Freezing levels will climb further on Tuesday and Wednesday, likely reaching 11-12k’!

24hr values daily 4am to 4am.

Precipitation: Sunday’s   24hr water:  0   Snow: 0 Monday’s   24hr water: 0     Snow: 0 Trend and Timing: No precip expected for the next several days.

Temperature: Low:  24   High: 45 Snow Level: 6000’ Trend and Timing:    Rapid warming during the day Sunday, warmer Monday.

Winds Base: W, then E 5-10 Ridge Top: W 5-10 Trend and Timing: Variable winds Sunday morning should turn easterly overnight and Monday.