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City
Copper Mountain
State
Colorado
Country
United States
Copper Mountain Resort
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Short Range Forecast Discussion
AVERAGE TEMPERATURES FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR;
-At about 8,000 feet (Aspen): Low 35, High 63 (Highest ~ 78 on May 16, 1988, Lowest ~ 22 on May 14, 1985) -At about 9,000 feet (Dillon; near base elev. for Keystone, Breckenridge, Winter Park); Low 26, High 58 (Highest ~ 73 on May 17, 1948, Lowest ~ 9 on May 16, 1916) -Approx 13,000 feet (Near the top elevation of many resorts in CO); Low 21, High 44
::: Drier and milder today/ Cooler with showers and some snow Saturday through Monday/ Milder with more sun Tuesday and Wednesday :::
DETAILED SUMMARY for the week -> Updated for Friday, May 17... Today - We have a slightly unsettled southwest flow aloft due to northwest US low pressure. This southwest flow should be mostly dry, but enough moisture lingers for very isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly along the divide. Plenty of sunshine is expected.
Saturday through Monday - A fairly cold low pressure system from out of the northwest US moves in with some upper level energy across the area, and a moisture increase, for increased clouds and showers, plus a shot at some mostly light accumulating snowfall mainly above 10,000 feet, and mainly for northern areas. Saturday night we see snow levels drop as 1 weather disturbance and a cold front pass through, for light snow to 8,000 and 9,000 feet. Sunday and Monday become a bit colder than that, with snow to lower elevations, and some snow accumulations.
Tuesday and Wednesday - High pressure ridging builds in some, with mostly sunny skies developing on Tuesday, and the same sunny skies but warmer temperatures on Wednesday. An even colder low pressure system develops across the northwest US, and this one looks quite unseasonably cold. CM
-At about 8,000 feet (Aspen): Low 35, High 63 (Highest ~ 78 on May 16, 1988, Lowest ~ 22 on May 14, 1985) -At about 9,000 feet (Dillon; near base elev. for Keystone, Breckenridge, Winter Park); Low 26, High 58 (Highest ~ 73 on May 17, 1948, Lowest ~ 9 on May 16, 1916) -Approx 13,000 feet (Near the top elevation of many resorts in CO); Low 21, High 44
::: Drier and milder today/ Cooler with showers and some snow Saturday through Monday/ Milder with more sun Tuesday and Wednesday :::
DETAILED SUMMARY for the week -> Updated for Friday, May 17... Today - We have a slightly unsettled southwest flow aloft due to northwest US low pressure. This southwest flow should be mostly dry, but enough moisture lingers for very isolated showers and thunderstorms mainly along the divide. Plenty of sunshine is expected.
Saturday through Monday - A fairly cold low pressure system from out of the northwest US moves in with some upper level energy across the area, and a moisture increase, for increased clouds and showers, plus a shot at some mostly light accumulating snowfall mainly above 10,000 feet, and mainly for northern areas. Saturday night we see snow levels drop as 1 weather disturbance and a cold front pass through, for light snow to 8,000 and 9,000 feet. Sunday and Monday become a bit colder than that, with snow to lower elevations, and some snow accumulations.
Tuesday and Wednesday - High pressure ridging builds in some, with mostly sunny skies developing on Tuesday, and the same sunny skies but warmer temperatures on Wednesday. An even colder low pressure system develops across the northwest US, and this one looks quite unseasonably cold. CM
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RESORT INFO
↑34° ↓20°
↑48° ↓27°
- Last Update 21 Apr @ 05:04
- Snow Past 24 Hours 0 in
- Snow Past 48 Hours 0 in
- Season Total 192 in
- Average Base Depth 0 in
Comments
None Reported
Today's Snow Potential
1 to 2 inches of snowfall above 10,000 feet, and a dusting to 8,000 feet Sunday night
What's Open?
- Trails0 of 140
- Lifts0 of 22
- Acreage0 of 2465 (0%)
Other Info
- Additional ReportsNone
19
Sunday
↑34° ↓20°
↑48° ↓27°
Sky Condition
Partly to mostly cloudy and cool with isolated to scattered showers in the area. Isolated thunderstorms are also expected.
Precipitation
50% chance for showers
Snow Potential
1 to 2 inches of snowfall above 10,000 feet, and a dusting to 8,000 feet Sunday night
Wind
W/ NW at 10-20 gusts to 30mph. Above timberline; NW at 15-25 gusts to 35mph.
20
Monday
↑29° ↓20°
↑43° ↓28°
Sky Condition
Mostly cloudy and colder with snow levels between 8,500 and 9,500 feet, plus showers during the day and overnight. Snow accumulations are expected, mainly above 9,500 feet.
Precipitation
50% chance for showers
Snow Potential
2 to 4 inches of snowfall above 9,500 feet, and 3 to 6 inches of snowfall above 10,500 feet
Wind
Becoming SW/ NW at 10-20mph. Above timberline; W/ NW at 15-25 gusts to 35mph.
21
Tuesday
↑41° ↓20°
↑56° ↓26°
Sky Condition
Clearing to mostly clear and warmer after some early morning showers, with drier breezes developing.
Precipitation
None expected
Snow Potential
None expected
Wind
Variable at 4-12mph, becoming W at 10-20mph. Above timberline; W at 15-25 gusts to 35mph.
22
Wednesday
↑47° ↓28°
↑62° ↓22°
Sky Condition
Mostly clear, becoming partly cloudy and warmer with developing late day isolated thunderstorms and showers.
Precipitation
20% chance for showers by afternoon
Snow Potential
None Expected
Wind
Variable at 4-12mph, becoming SW at 10-20mph. Above timberline; SW at 15-25 gusts to 35mph. Wind gusts to 45mph are possible in and near any thunderstorm
23
Thursday
↑57° 14c°
↓36° 2c°
MID
MTN
Sky Condition
Partly cloudy with isolated storms
Precipitation
Isolated Storms (Potential precip: 0.07in, 1.67mm)
Snow Potential
None Expected
Wind
From the SSW at 9 to 13 MPH.
24
Friday
↑59° 15c°
↓36° 2c°
MID
MTN
Sky Condition
Partly cloudy with isolated storms
Precipitation
Isolated Storms (Potential precip: 0.04in, 1.02mm)
Snow Potential
None Expected
Wind
From the SSW at 3 to 14 MPH.
Long Range Forecast Discussion:
-23 to 29 May, 2013 - Thursday through next weekend and the following week, we may see low pressure remain across the northwest US, and upper-level high pressure ridging builds across the southwest US, placing Colorado and New Mexico under a southwest flow aloft. Isolated to scattered mainly afternoon thunderstorms and showers develop each day under this pattern. Otherwise, we expect warmer and warm-ing temperatures.CM
Copper Mountain is just 75 miles from Denver with 2,450 acres of skiable terrain and a village that feels more like a neighborhood. It's clear why Copper is the #1 choice of so many Colorado skiers and riders. Naturally divided for all abilities, it offers steep terrain to the east, gentle slopes to the west, intermediate terrain through the middle and some of the best bowl skiing in the state. Three recently completed base villages have quickly redefined the Copper experience. A new kids-only base lodge — The Schoolhouse — has transformed the Union Creek base area, as have Copper Springs Lodge and the Copper Station base lodge in the East Village. And, completed last season, The New Village at Copper is alive and well, offering a Copper experience like never before. Five new buildings possessing a variety of lodging opportunities, restaurants, bars and shops now sit at the base of the mountain.