Ben's WX Summary
- Updated: Sunday @ 10:59pm
Enjoyed a gorgeous weekend out there with above normal temperatures and dry conditions. We're looking at little change through Monday with bigger changes ahead this week as a trough of low pressure develops across the West. Our first storm does not look particularly strong, but could still squeeze out some light and rain snow ahead of a stronger storm forecast to arrive next weekend. Expect mostly clear skies through Monday with highs in the mid-50s, west winds increasing 10-20 mph during the afternoon. A closed low-pressure system will approach the region on Tuesday morning with increasing clouds and winds throughout the day. Cooler and winds with highs in the 40s, west winds gusting to around 30 mph at times. As low-pressure pushes through the area, the bulk of this storm should arrive Tuesday night and Wednesday, before exiting the area on Thursday. The snow level should start at about 7,000 feet on Tuesday afternoon or evening, before lowering to near 6,000 feet late Tuesday night, then down to around 5,500 feet on Wednesday. Accumulations look relatively light with just a couple inches of snow possible. Things should dry out Thursday and Friday ahead of a potentially stronger storm arriving later in the weekend, Sunday into next week. The details of this storm are unknown at this time, but has the potential for the lowest snow levels season to date, and significant accumulations, with very, very preliminary estimates up in the 1-2 foot range! If venturing into the mountains, always be prepared for winter weather driving conditions and carry those chains!