Mount Snow (Base: 1,900', Top: 3,600')
6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Friday, March 19, 2010OVERALL SITUATION--***Become a fan on our Facebook page (with a LOT more fan interaction) and look for more giveaways!!!***
The sunny stretch keeps going for week's end! No snow is expected for a while as temps remain way too warm and without any moisture. The next chance of a storm arrives late Sunday (cold front) combining with low pressure from the southwest on Monday--more rain is likely with the chance of it ending as some snow Tuesday followed by a dry day Wed.
Today and Saturday--A frontal system starts to set up to our north west as some energy aloft approaches from central Canada. We still look dry but with perhaps some extra cloudiness drifting in by Saturday. Southwesterly breezes pick up Saturday keeping temps up s well.
Sunday--Low pressure dips through the Great Lakes and head towards us. It will likely push a cold front through our area overnight and into Monday. Look for southerly breezes and clouds to increase late in the day with some isolated late day rain showers--more widespread showers overnight.
Monday and Tuesday--Low pressure from the southwest approaches at the same time and adds a good amount of moisture just as the front pulls into town. We're looking at this combining into a stronger system with scattered to numerous moderate to heavy rain and shifting winds. Temps look to remain warm enough for mainly rain again (snow levels up around 6000-7000 feet again). Rain showers may last through most of the day as this system slows up as they come together and strengthen which carries unsettled weather into Monday night. Snow levels may drop overnight and into Tuesday as low pressure scoots offshore with a possible transition to some snow. Chances of this continuing into Tuesday are good so we could see a rain/snow mix into the day--snow levels will be critical in determining how much snow is possible (northern resorts would have the best chance of accumulations).
Wednesday--Low pressure moves out with some clearing behind it with clearer skies and milder temps--CT
Friday Mar 19, 2010
Hi 58°f / 14°c (base)
Lo 38°f / 3°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly cloudy, dry and mild again
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
None expected
Wind:
W base breezes at 5mph...20-25mph up top
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Saturday Mar 20, 2010
Hi 55°f / 13°c (base)
Lo 36°f / 2°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Still dry and mild with a few clouds
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
None expected
Wind:
SW base breezes 5-10mph...20-30mph up top
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Sunday Mar 21, 2010
Hi 48°f / 9°c (base)
Lo 38°f / 3°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Turning cloudier and windy but still warm--isolated rain showers developing, mainly late and overnight
Precipitation:
40% chance of mainly late day rain showers...more overnight
Snow Potential
None expected
Wind:
SW winds pick up 10-15mph gusting 20-25mph at the base...35-45mph summit winds (strongest late/overnight)
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Monday Mar 22, 2010
Hi 47°f / 8°c (base)
Lo 34°f / 1°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Cloudy and unsettled with occassional rain/showers through most of the day--heavier rain possible--snow levels fairly high with mainly rain, some summit snow possible--gusty winds
Precipitation:
60-70% chance of rain showers through most of the day and possibly heavy rain moving in--snow levels around 6000 feet--some summit snow mixing in possible late/overnight
Snow Potential
Base accumulations not expected--some summit accumulations possible but not til overnight
Wind:
Stronger SW winds 10-15mph at the base...35-45mph up top
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Tuesday Mar 23, 2010
Hi 40°f / 4°c (base)
Lo 21°f / -6°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Mainly cloudy with rain/snow mix easing off--shifting winds and turning cooler
Precipitation:
50-60% chance of rain/snow mix tapering off
Snow Potential
Summit accumulations possible...3-6" for now (will continue adjusting)
Wind:
Winds shifting N-NE at 10-20mph at the base...35-45mph summit winds (some summit blowing snow?)
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2010
Hi 44°f / 7°c (base)
Lo 24°f / -4°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Brighter skies as temps rebound--shifting breezes
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
None expected
Wind:
Breezes shifting NW at 5-10mph at the base...20-25mph summit breezes
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Long range forecast / discussion...March 25 to 28Upper level low pressure troughing over Hudson Bay will be pressing closer to us in the long term which may tend to bring the storm track closer to us later in the week. It may also open up the door for some moisture from the south. It does look like we still could be dealing with the chance of some snow next weekend with a potential storm wrapping up into us--we'll be watching closely!--CT
