We'll get some snow, but the models presently call for most of the action to remain to the north. Thus, I don't see the this being the big dump that we want and need. Sharpening the edges on the rock skis is probably a better idea than mounting up those new powder skis.
Then, a ridge builds in for another extended visit.
Alta reports a cumulative season snow total of 92", plus the couple of inches fell last night and today. With luck, we might get to 100" for New Years. Might.
Tomorrow's storm looks interesting in terms of its dynamics (although a bit to the north of us, of course). The cold core trough is moving eastward very rapidly (80+ knots near the 500-mb level), which means strong cold advection at mid/upper levels may precede the surface cold front in many areas. With the mild and moist lower level atmosphere, I think there may be thunderstorm development along the front in Idaho and perhaps along the northern border of Utah.
ReplyDeleteIt's a shame we don't have the DOW... it would be a good weekend to take it to Jackson.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that the theta-e time height for Boise shows a good portion of the baroclinic zone tilted forward with height around 00-06Z tomorrow, which could be a recipe for some good convection in this CAA zone.
ReplyDeleteYeah, we need a DOW. Weenie readers - just a cool $2 mil plus maintenance and you can support our powder seeking habits!
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