We’re under a very pleasant ridge of high pressure today and tomorrow. A large low pressure system (currently to the west of San Francisco) makes its way to Colorado on Thursday. It’s exact location could make a huge difference in how much snow we get. Also, while the system is deep (i.e., lots of precipitation […]
Summary: Some snow this weekend. Warmer after that with next system maybe on its way around Saturday November 21. Discussion: I’m writing this Thursday afternoon as opposed to Friday morning as I’m hoping to get some turns in before work on Friday morning. A system is coming in from the west northwest this weekend. Orographics […]
A quick update on the Saturday night through Tuesday snow totals, as the models are all over the map. You should have low confidence in any forecast based upon these insane differences (2” to 20”). Some models are picking up jet streak lift, and others are not, which is why the discrepancies are so extreme. […]
Forecast: Saturday (2/8): Brief break in snow with highs around freezing, westerly winds at 20-30 mph with gusts possible up to 60 mph. Sunday (2/9): Snowy, highs around 10 degrees, winds from the east northeast at 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph. Forecast Discussion: We are in the middle of a big storm cycle, […]
I couldn’t be more proud or excited for our amazing BMNSP team! Every member, new and more seasoned brings such a dynamic energy to our cause; protecting, educating and assisting with first aid both in area and out the back-country. I joined the NSP over 30+ years ago after helping my father save a skier […]