Storm Wrap-Up, Warmer Weather Ahead

With our patrol season over, after this, I’m only going to forecast moving forwards when interesting things happen.  Warmer temperatures return this week.  Friday we may get some new snow (5” per the American Model but only 1” per the Canadian Model).  Then, in what is basically forecast fairyland, the Canadian and American Models are […]

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Huge Storm or Not on Friday?  Maybe Snow Continues Afterwards?  Or Not?

Ahh, the joys of forecasting low pressure systems in the springtime in our patrol zone (a/k/a who the heck knows how much snow we’ll get).  Two rounds of closed lows mean upslope snows on Friday with a touch more on Saturday, and then maybe snow on Sunday too.  Or maybe not.  The details are still […]

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Warm Week; Snowy Potential Cut-Off Low This Weekend

This week looks to be warm and sunny through Thursday.  Then, we have a classic springtime cut-off low that may impact the front range including our patrol zone.  These are sometimes huge snow producers with their upslope winds, and these are sometimes huge disappointments.  So, take the various model solutions, especially this far out, with […]

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Spring Continues (and a Note on Avalanche Danger)

Spring continues for the foreseeable future.  Highs on Saturday look to be in the fifties with the usual westerly breeze.  Temperatures turn “colder” on Sunday with highs in the 40s, the usual westerly breeze, and with a slight chance for light rain or a dusting of snow.  The next chance for real snow isn’t in […]

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Springtime

It just turned into Spring, so it’s that time for our thoughts to turn to sunscreen, short sleeves, and wet slab avalanche danger.  By almost all historical precedence, we’ll certainly be getting more snow this year, but it’ll be warm for a while until snow restarts.  Highs through Thursdays look to be in the 40s, […]

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