Saturday should be relatively warm with increasing clouds with an approaching weak system, and lots of wind. A weak system looks to brush by our patrol zone on Sunday, with clouds, high winds, and relatively warm temperatures. Here are the various model snow forecasts:
5” – WRF Model
2” – Canadian and Icon Models
Dusting – American, European, and UK Met Models
Things get more interesting next week. A powerful system to our north may (or may not) bring a decent shot of snow to our patrol zone, perhaps with colder temperatures, perhaps a jet streak assist, and maybe even an upslope. When you see the various model solutions below, you’ll see why I caveated this with so many “perhaps” and “maybes.” Here are the Tuesday through Thursday model snow forecasts:
15” – Canadian Model
8” – European Model
6” – Icon Model
3” – American Model
Fingers’ crossed for a storm!
-Jordan (Thursday 1/30/25 afternoon)
Geeky Notes:
References to the American Model are to the American (GFS) Model grid including Brainerd Lake with an average elevation of 9,439’. References to the Canadian Model are the Canadian (GDPS) Model grid including Brainerd Lake with an average elevation of 10,253’. References to the WRF Model are the CAIC WRF Hi-Res Model point forecast for Eldora Ski Area with an elevation of 9,189’. References to the European Model are to the European (ECMWF) Model on a point with my cursor at my best estimate of Eldora Ski Area. For big picture overviews, I tend to rely on the American Model, not because I think it is the most accurate, but because (i) it is free and (ii) I like its interface.
