Colorado Weather Discussion Thread

**Rontele** · 01-15-2008, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by homerjay

I'd be surprised if 3-5 fell with these forecasted temps, it seems like it gets 'too cold to snow' sometimes.

It does. Cold systems without a moisture tap (i.e., have to bring their own moisture) tend to carry less moisture.

Looks like advisory amounts could be met as there is a moist layer at mountaintop level of which the cold air will over run and there are the favorable orographics.

**Vinman** · 01-15-2008, 08:15 PM

currently puking snow at the Beav.... if this keeps up its on tomorrow.

**montanaskier** · 01-15-2008, 09:21 PM

came home from Summit County around 6 and it was snowing hard in E. Vail. Been puking at the house ever since, about 3 or 4" so far.

**Prophet10** · 01-15-2008, 09:46 PM

I know it will be cold but headed up to Bert for Dawn Patrol before work. Probably looking for just a coupe laps around Lift Gully or HHA. Any snowpack updates from the last day or so?

**montanaskier** · 01-16-2008, 02:44 PM

Looks like mainly small moisture limited storms every couple of days or so thru Jan. The blocking high pressure system in the eastern pacific is not allowing for much of a moisture tap, so this NW flow aloft is having to bring it's own moisture. The small storms help but would be nice for some deeper moisture.

**Prophet10** · 01-16-2008, 02:53 PM

Agreed - skied a few laps this morning at Bert. Cold but very little new snow. LG was stable though...

**Rontele** · 01-16-2008, 03:58 PM

Originally Posted by montanaskier

Looks like mainly small moisture limited storms every couple of days or so thru Jan. The blocking high pressure system in the eastern pacific is not allowing for much of a moisture tap, so this NW flow aloft is having to bring it's own moisture. The small storms help but would be nice for some deeper moisture.

cue butt hurtness through the end of the month.

**montanaskier** · 01-16-2008, 09:50 PM

xoxoxo....much love for ya Rontele.

**Rontele** · 01-17-2008, 08:08 AM

i actually think your prognostication through the end of the month is tad too conservative, but we'll see...

i like the butthurt, emo angst.

**montanaskier** · 01-17-2008, 10:16 AM

Originally Posted by Rontele

i actually think your prognostication through the end of the month is tad too conservative, but we'll see...

i like the butthurt, emo angst.

Me....being conservative....nooooo. After looking again this morning, looks like that High in the pacific could move off. Looks like midweek has some potential. Fingers crossed.

**montanaskier** · 01-22-2008, 06:53 PM

looks like the southern mtns might be in line for some good snow Thurs- Fri. Lighter accumulations up north on Friday, but should see some snow. Next week looks continued unsettled. A good dump would be nice.

**smmokan** · 01-23-2008, 06:54 PM

Looks like a decent forecast, according to the experts at 9news.com.

10-16" for Vail/BC, 6-12" for Summit County.

**cmsummit** · 01-23-2008, 07:28 PM

Originally Posted by smmokan

Looks like a decent forecast, according to the experts at 9news.com.

10-16" for Vail/BC, 6-12" for Summit County.

Was that forecast through next Tues.?

I think we'll be lucky to see 6" in Breck by Saturday. The SW flow isn't great for SuCo. However, the flow changes to more W/NW on Sunday and that should be better for us. Hopefully, Ullr proves me wrong regarding the first round of snow.

**pappag** · 01-23-2008, 08:09 PM

I want to take off on Monday.

Somebody make it happen.

**Rideski** · 01-23-2008, 08:44 PM

I absolutely guarantee I could make it so you would not be expected in your chair on Monday, no doubt in my mind.

Can I try, huh, can I?

**pappag** · 01-23-2008, 10:15 PM

If it involves the unnatural destruction of knee caps, you can try something else.

**montanaskier** · 01-23-2008, 10:53 PM

just tell em it is time for your annual HIV test, due to you being a man whore at night.

**pappag** · 01-24-2008, 12:11 AM

Originally Posted by montanaskier

just tell em it is time for your annual HIV test, due to you being a man whore at night.

Check your PM's; I need to know the goods.

**Rontele** · 01-24-2008, 08:31 AM

Event starting today set to favor the southern mountains, flow veers a tad more westerly tonight providing better snow for the western CO mtns. still not great for SuCo as it is more S of West than N of West. Regardless, some accumulation will be likely. Appears a stronger ridge builds in through the weekend before the next storm take shape during the Sunday - Tuesday timeframe, which if the models hold together would provide a heavy snow event for the NoCo mountains. Continued unsettled pattern Wed.-Thurs before high pressure tries to build back in over the west coast (though at this time, it does not appear persistent as the flow remains progressive)

**pappag** · 01-24-2008, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Rontele

Event starting today set to favor the southern mountains, flow veers a tad more westerly tonight providing better snow for the western CO mtns. still not great for SuCo as it is more S of West than N of West. Regardless, some accumulation will be likely. Appears a stronger ridge builds in through the weekend before the next storm take shape during the Sunday - Tuesday timeframe, which if the models hold together would provide a heavy snow event for the NoCo mountains. Continued unsettled pattern Wed.-Thurs before high pressure tries to build back in over the west coast (though at this time, it does not appear persistent as the flow remains progressive)

Rontele's favorite movie scene as a kid:

**stupendous man** · 01-24-2008, 10:11 AM

Rontele et. al - how does sat and sun look for steamboat? Last weekend/early this week the forecast was for flurries and they got 3 feet.

**Rontele** · 01-24-2008, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by stupendous man

Rontele et. al - how does sat and sun look for steamboat? Last weekend/early this week the forecast was for flurries and they got 3 feet.

Saturday is going to be dry throughout, though who knows with the crazy weather steamboat has been getting.

**Rontele** · 01-25-2008, 08:14 AM

**Rideski** · 01-25-2008, 08:44 AM

Is the general consensus that Monday will be better than today?

edit, seems like a dumb question looking at that map, but you know, whole bird in the hand thing.
I can easily take either today or Monday off, but not both.

ps, Rontele, your voice mail did not work for me when I called 10 minutes ago. Rang a few times and went to extended silence.