6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Friday, March 19, 2010

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AVERAGE TEMPERATURES FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR;

-At 6,230 feet (Tahoe City); Low 22, High 43 (Highest ~ 63 in 2007, Lowest ~ (-)2 in 1977)
-At 8,000 feet (About the base elevation of Kirkwood, "Twin Lakes"); Low 17, High 41

:::SPRING LIKE:::

SUMMARY FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS -//> UPDATED FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 19th at 7:19am...Today through Sunday -> It looks like high pressure ridging aloft builds in and holds, with spring-like temperatures (and likely conditions) continuing.

Monday and Tuesday -> A Pacific low pressure system moves through with potential snowfall both days, but decreasing later Tuesday. The storm looks like it may move into the Pacific Northwest mainly, with the south end of the system moving through Tahoe and the surrounding region. Light snowfall is possible.

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Friday Mar 19, 2010 Hi 50°f / 35°f (base/top) Lo 30°f / 24°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Mostly clear and mild with northwest breezes/ winds. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Wind: NW at 5 to 15mph. Winds above 9,000 feet; NW at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph.	Saturday Mar 20, 2010 Hi 52°f / 36°f (base/top) Lo 20°f / 24°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Mostly clear and mild with less wind. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Wind: Variable at 4 to 12mph. Winds above 9,000 feet; NW at 5 to 15mph.	Sunday Mar 21, 2010 Hi 54°f / 41°f (base/top) Lo 24°f / 28°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy (middle and high clouds) and milder with developing west winds (approaching storm). Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Wind: Increasing to SW at 10 to 20mph. Winds above 9,000 feet; SW at 15 to 25 gusts to 35mph.
Monday Mar 22, 2010 Hi 42°f / 27°f (base/top) Lo 31°f / 19°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy and cooler with developing light snow showers. Precipitation: 30% chance for snow. Snow Potential 1 to 2 inches of snowfall. Wind: SW at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph. Winds above 9,000 feet; SW at 15 to 25 gusts to 40mph.	Tuesday Mar 23, 2010 Hi 43°f / 6°c (base) Lo 28°f / -2°c (base) Sky Condition: Partly Cloudy Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: E at up to 15 mph.	Wednesday Mar 24, 2010 Hi 43°f / 6°c (base) Lo 26°f / -3°c (base) Sky Condition: Mostly Sunny Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: WSW at up to 10 mph.

Long range forecast / discussion...March 24 to 27

--Most of next week looks partly cloudy and spring like under varying strength high pressure ridging aloft. Late next week and weekend we have more promising low pressure approaching northern California, with snow expected. The pattern remains unsettled 1/2 of the time (potential snow), broken up by periods of high pressure ridging (mostly sunny and milder). The El Nino pattern is weakening, and many are talking about a La Nina sea surface temperature event for the next season. It is never cut and dry in the world of weather! We will watch and update as we get closer.