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Short Range Forecast Discussion
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Short Range Forecast Discussion - Updated for Friday, February 27, 2015 What can we say? Snow, more snow, and even more snow is expected all the way into next week! Low pressure drops in out west, and a southwest flow aloft develops, with a 120-140mph jet stream expected overhead, oriented again out of the southwest, combined with plenty of moisture, slamming the San Juan Mountains with some of the heaviest snow of the season. Snowfall favors southwest Colorado, multiple feet, but Sunday morning through Tuesday we are looking for snow days at Aspen as well, with some heavy daily snow totals expected. Lighter snow is expected across the north, Vail Pass and east/ north, until Monday and especially Tuesday when northern origin low pressure pushes the low out west eastward, for cold air advection and a more favorable west and northwest wind flow across the mountains. Heavier snow hits Vail Pass and eastward at this time (Monday-Tuesday). On a much colder and windy Wednesday, we see low pressure exit eastward with some lingering and light snow, then sunshine. CM please see the detail in the long range forecast below. Buying discounted lift tickets through this link will support this website and help keep the short and long range forecasts going-> Get Discount lift tickets here and save up to 80%
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Short Range Forecast Discussion - Updated for Friday, February 27, 2015 What can we say? Snow, more snow, and even more snow is expected all the way into next week! Low pressure drops in out west, and a southwest flow aloft develops, with a 120-140mph jet stream expected overhead, oriented again out of the southwest, combined with plenty of moisture, slamming the San Juan Mountains with some of the heaviest snow of the season. Snowfall favors southwest Colorado, multiple feet, but Sunday morning through Tuesday we are looking for snow days at Aspen as well, with some heavy daily snow totals expected. Lighter snow is expected across the north, Vail Pass and east/ north, until Monday and especially Tuesday when northern origin low pressure pushes the low out west eastward, for cold air advection and a more favorable west and northwest wind flow across the mountains. Heavier snow hits Vail Pass and eastward at this time (Monday-Tuesday). On a much colder and windy Wednesday, we see low pressure exit eastward with some lingering and light snow, then sunshine. CM please see the detail in the long range forecast below. Buying discounted lift tickets through this link will support this website and help keep the short and long range forecasts going-> Get Discount lift tickets here and save up to 80%
(please see the longer range forecasts toward the bottom of this page) CM
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RESORT INFO
↑21° -6c°
↓7° -14c°
MID
MTN
- Last Update 27 Feb @ 07:02
- Snow Past 24 Hours 2 in
- Snow Past 48 Hours 8 in
- Season Total 219 in
- Average Base Depth 59 in
Comments
10in, past 72 hrs. Snow surface is powder and variable conditions.
Today's Snow Potential
1 to 2 inches of snowfall mostly after resort closing
What's Open?
- Trails93 of 93
- Lifts9 of 10
- Acreage1790 of 1800 (100%)
Other Info
- Groomed Night Ski Trails1 (2%)
- Trails with Snow Making1 (1%)
27
Friday
↑21° -6c°
↓7° -14c°
MID
MTN
Sky Condition
Partly to mostly cloudy with isolated snow showers. Cloudy with scattered light snow showers afternoon/ evening, then clearing again overnight (snow mostly ends).
Precipitation
Isolated snow showers, then a 60% chance for snow (likely) by afternoon/ evening
Snow Potential
1 to 2 inches of snowfall mostly after resort closing
Wind
Base; Variable at 4-12mph, becoming SW at 5 to 15mph. Above timberline; Becoming SW at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph.
28
Saturday
↑25° -4c°
↓9° -13c°
MID
MTN
Sky Condition
Partly cloudy and milder (during the day), becoming cloudy with increased but mostly light snow showers afternoon through overnight. Gusty winds are expected.
Precipitation
60% chance for snow mostly afternoon-overnight
Snow Potential
2 to 4 inches of snowfall afternoon-overnight
Wind
Base; Variable at 4-12mph, becoming SW at 15 to 25 gusts to 35mph. Above timberline; Becoming SW at 25 to 35 gusts to 55mph.
01
Sunday
↑23° -5c°
↓16° -9c°
MID
MTN
Sky Condition
Mostly cloudy to cloudy with gusty winds and mostly light snow showers at times morning through overnight. Areas of blowing snow are expected.
Precipitation
60% chance for snow
Snow Potential
2 to 4 inches of snowfall
Wind
Base; SW at 5-15mph, becoming SW at 15 to 25 gusts to 35mph. Above timberline; SW at 25 to 35 gusts to 55mph.
02
Monday
↑27° -3c°
↓12° -11c°
MID
MTN
Sky Condition
Mostly cloudy with light and scattered snow showers, becoming cloudy with increased snow showers late.
Precipitation
60% chance for snow
Snow Potential
4 to 7 inches of snowfall
Wind
Base; SW at 5-15mph, becoming SW at 15 to 25 gusts to 35mph. Above timberline; Becoming SW at 30 to 40 gusts to 60mph.
03
Tuesday
↑23° -5c°
↓5° -15c°
MID
MTN
Sky Condition
Cloudy and becoming colder, with increasing snow showers, heavy at times.
Precipitation
50% chance for snow
Snow Potential
8 to 12 inches of snowfall
Wind
Base; W at 10-20mph, becoming NW at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph. Above timberline; Becoming W/ NW at 20 to 30 gusts to 40mph.
04
Wednesday
↑16° -9c°
↓-4° -20c°
MID
MTN
Sky Condition
Mostly cloudy, very cold and windy (wind chill), with mostly light and lingering snow showers.
Precipitation
40% chance for snow
Snow Potential
1 to 2 inches of snowfall
Wind
Base; Increasing to NW at 15 to 25 gusts to 40mph. Above timberline; Increasing to NW at 30 to 45 gusts to 70mph.
Long Range Forecast Discussion:
7 day to 2 week+ forecast (since 1998) - 02 to 12 March, 2015 - WESTERN US: Next Monday through Thursday we expect another major storm to move in across the west, with lighter snow near the coasts (in general), and heavier for Utah, Colorado, New Mexico. The storm moves through Monday (2nd) through Thursday (5th). Following this, frequent storms continue moving in across the entire western US, with eastern Pacific (storm blocking) upper-level high pressure ridging not going away completely. Frequent and at times significant snowfalls continue across the western US.
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CM
7 day to 2 week+ forecast (since 1998) - 02 to 12 March, 2015 - WESTERN US: Next Monday through Thursday we expect another major storm to move in across the west, with lighter snow near the coasts (in general), and heavier for Utah, Colorado, New Mexico. The storm moves through Monday (2nd) through Thursday (5th). Following this, frequent storms continue moving in across the entire western US, with eastern Pacific (storm blocking) upper-level high pressure ridging not going away completely. Frequent and at times significant snowfalls continue across the western US.
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CMLoveland is Colorado's closest major ski area to Denver, located on the Continental Divide and just short of the Eisenhower Tunnel in the Arapaho National Forest. Loveland is the 10th largest ski resort in Colorado. You get 1,365 acres of crisp, Rocky Mountain snow with 70 runs to choose from and nine lifts whisking you up to the top. On-mountain improvements include upgraded snowmaking and grooming with the addition of six new fan guns, four new Piston Bully grooming machines and a winch cat. To get the lay of the land, take a complimentary, 90-minute mountain tour. Meet at the top of Chair #1 at 10:30 a.m. every day. Loveland is actually two ski areas connected by a long, horizontal lift and a shuttle bus. Loveland Basin, with terrain for all abilities, has five chairs and a Poma lift serving 901 acres. Loveland Valley, which caters to beginners, has two lifts serving just 67 acres. Even good skiers, however, should investigate the Valley on windy days. Its tree-sheltered runs can harbor excellent snow when the Basin's slopes grow firm. If you ski as if you're on fire and you aren't afraid of heights, Loveland is your dream come true.