Crested Butte Mountain Resort (Base: 9,375', Top: 12,162')
6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Tuesday, May 13, 2008OVERALL SITUATION TODAY -//> Colder and cloudy with scattered snow showers as low pressure drops through, though most energy passes to the west through Eastern Utah mainly (then into AZ/ NM). Light additional snowfall is expected. Clouds and snow clear out late day/ evening.
Wednesday through Friday -//> Low pressure scoots out and we are pinned between an extremely strong and large summer-like high pressure ridge over California/ Nevada, and strong low pressure centered over the Northern Great lakes/ Ontario Canada. This spells northwest winds and below average temperatures for Colorado, with some clouds and light snow showers later Wednesday, all Thursday, and early Friday (then clearing out).
Saturday and Sunday -//> Strong high pressure ridging moves overhead, with sunny skies and warm temperatures expected. CM
Tuesday May 13, 2008
Hi 36°f / 26°f (base/top)
Lo 27°f / 18°f (base/top)
Sky Condition:
Mostly cloudy and colder with scattered snow showers through the day. Clouds and snow begin to clear out toward evening.
Precipitation:
Snow likely.
Snow Potential
2 to 3 inches of additional accumulation.
Wind:
NW/ NE at 10 to 20mph.
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Wednesday May 14, 2008
Hi 50°f / 10°c (base)
Lo 30°f / -1°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly cloudy and milder.
Precipitation:
None expected.
Snow Potential
None expected.
Wind:
Becoming NW at 5 to 15mph (gusts to 30mph above timberline).
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Thursday May 15, 2008
Hi 41°f / 5°c (base)
Lo 27°f / -3°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly cloudy and warmer.
Precipitation:
None expected.
Snow Potential
None expected.
Wind:
NW at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph (gusts to 40mph above timberline).
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Friday May 16, 2008
Hi 56°f / 13°c (base)
Lo 31°f / -1°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly cloudy and warm.
Precipitation:
None expected.
Snow Potential
None expected.
Wind:
NW at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph (gusts to 40mph above timberline).
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Saturday May 17, 2008
Hi 59°f / 15°c (base)
Lo 31°f / -1°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly Cloudy
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
NNW at up to 10 mph.
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Sunday May 18, 2008
Hi 61°f / 16°c (base)
Lo 33°f / 1°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly Cloudy
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
NW at up to 10 mph.
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Long range forecast / discussion...May 19 to 22--We could see a weak disturbance break up the sunny weather next Tuesday / Wednesday, otherwise sunny and warm weather continues through the following Saturday (24th) under strong high pressure ridging aloft. As more low pressure (weaker) affects the Northwest US (around the 24th/ 25th), the orientation of the wind flow aloft may allow some subtropical moisture to feed up from the south for daily thunderstorms in late May (27th onward possibly). CM
