Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**montanaskier** · 01-19-2009, 12:08 PM

SW flow fo sho, however the pattern becomes more progressive so the blocking Omega High finally moves out of the way and opens the door for precip and more normal type temps

**currywurst** · 01-19-2009, 12:44 PM

snow was good at snowmass and highlands...and it looks like people are hitting up the high backcountry in marble, skiing some sick lines up there...snow seems nice and stable thus far

**Rontele** · 01-20-2009, 09:43 AM

Pattern change in store--admittedly, I've enjoyed this nice weather.

**fish** · 01-20-2009, 11:30 AM

Originally Posted by Rontele

Pattern change in store--admittedly, I've enjoyed this nice weather.

I have not. Snow... do want

**skiHOG** · 01-20-2009, 01:29 PM

i've definitely enjoyed the nice weather in town the last few days. the ladies of CU have been wearing less clothes, which is always good.

but, ready for the snow to start flying again to soften up those conditions. hopefully, in 15 days I can attempt to get back on the planks. groomers only though

**fish** · 01-20-2009, 01:53 PM

I'm just weird in that I love stormy weather. I prefer it cloudy and cold to warm and sunny

but the girls wearing less clothes on campus... that's a definite plus

**Rontele** · 01-21-2009, 11:39 AM

5 day GFS QPF forecast looking pretty good.

**skiHOG** · 01-21-2009, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by Rontele

5 day GFS QPF forecast looking pretty good.

yep, was looking at that yesterday. Middle of next week we should see the slopes get freshened up.

**Rontele** · 01-21-2009, 05:50 PM

yeah, this weekend looks like some cooler weather mountain biking.

i'll wait until next week when the slopes refresh to re-bustout the skis.

**montanaskier** · 01-21-2009, 05:58 PM

ahhhh, the return of winter! Weekend is just so-so but at least a tad cooler and a chance of snow. Next week maybe we can get back on the pain train.

**Rontele** · 01-21-2009, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by montanaskier

ahhhh, the return of winter! Weekend is just so-so but at least a tad cooler and a chance of snow. Next week maybe we can get back on the pain train.

arent you conducting the pain train with rehab?

**Rontele** · 01-22-2009, 10:23 AM

There appears to be tremendous spread amongst the forecasting tools for the incoming storm. Both NOAA and CAIC seem bearish with respect to totals for the NoCo mountains. Sub advisory, 2-5 inch., garden variety type systems.

However, a glance at the forecast from fireweather.info this morning revealed a whole different ballgame. It is forecating two inches of precipitable water for Berthoud Pass and up to 30 inches of snow by Saturday afternoon. Seems kind of somewhat unlikely give the wind direction (270 deg.), but also the general disorganization of the incoming system. Offsetting this, however, is that fireweather is oftentimes the most accurate of the forecasting tools.

If their forecast pans out, Sunday could be $$$.

**montanaskier** · 01-22-2009, 10:35 AM

yes pain train via rehab for me. First PT appointment tomorrow. That being said, I want it to snow, it'll make me feel better I think.

**fish** · 01-22-2009, 10:41 AM

is it warm up there? should we expect some mix in the valleys?

**jon turner** · 01-22-2009, 11:37 AM

It was relatively warm in Leadville this morning. Didn't even feel like I really even needed a jacket when I left my house for work at 6am.

**montanaskier** · 01-22-2009, 11:37 AM

warm up here? yes....maybe some rain to start but wouldn't expect it to last long.

**funkendrenchman** · 01-22-2009, 01:03 PM

Originally Posted by montanaskier

warm up here? yes....maybe some rain to start but wouldn't expect it to last long.

Let's hope for some wet snow to cover up all of those icy moguls that have formed in the past week.

**volklpowdermaniac** · 01-22-2009, 06:12 PM

weather.gov for vail:

1-3 Thurs Night

2-4 Friday

5-9 Friday Night

3-5 Saturday

The point forecast for the top has all those levels but a little higher.

make of it what you will.

**fish** · 01-22-2009, 10:11 PM

^

we'll see

**karpiel** · 01-23-2009, 12:15 AM

Originally Posted by funkendrenchman

Let's hope for some wet snow to cover up all of those icy moguls that have formed in the past week.

You mean the ones that look like they were made by midgets on snowblades?

Thank fucking god it's snowing on the divide right now.

**Rontele** · 01-23-2009, 08:02 AM

fireweather is still very bullish with their forecasts this morning calling for 20+ at LL and close to 30 at Berthoud by Sunday afternoon. Saturday night is now looking like the night.

**dorikin** · 01-23-2009, 08:07 AM

Some snow on the ground in East Vail this morning as expected. Probably 2 inches or so, quite wet. It is 7 a.m. and it is already about 31 degrees Farenheit.

**PowTrees** · 01-23-2009, 08:13 AM

Only a dusting of snow at 7850' near Vail (Eagle Vail). Looks like it's snowier closer to Vail and up high...

**powder_prophet** · 01-23-2009, 10:04 AM

Almost a half inch of nice, wet snow here. Right around 31 degrees. Like others have said, I hope we get a day of this wet stuff to cover up the old snow, then it cools off and the fluff begins to fall...