Buenos dìas, my friends Cup'O'Joe in hand, #StokeLevelSoild here at the Bear Valley Lodge, spent the night so I could be on the Mtn bright and early today for the opening of the backside.
Today is the last day for mild weather on the West Coast. All forecast models are aligned on a series of system's arrival beginning tomorrow afternoon in Northern California. We're looking at mild systems rolling through. Temps are expected to climb into the mid- 40ºs across the West slope and the Crest. Saturday brings ridgetop winds ripping at 80-100+ mph, and Sunday won't be much calmer, with SW gusts in the 40-60+ mph range.
That said, expect a mix of precip (rain, snain, and snow) over the next several days. Snow levels are holding fast in the latest model runs, fluctuating between 7k to 8k across the West Slope and Sierra Crest. Expect mixed precip below those elevations throughout the weekend.
NAM 3km Models - Dec 20th-22nd
Weather for the day:
Bear Valley Summary: Mild and dry weather through today. A series of storm systems will bring intermittent rain and snow from Saturday through Tuesday. Snow levels are expected to drop significantly on Tuesday, increasing the potential for measurable snowfall and holiday travel impacts. Christmas Day is forecast to be clear and cold with morning frost.
China Peak Summary: Mild and dry conditions through Saturday, with a slight chance of light snow on Sunday. A stronger storm system will bring heavy snowfall Tuesday into Wednesday, particularly at higher elevations. Temperatures will drop midweek, with snow levels lowering to 5,500–6,000 feet by Wednesday morning. Christmas Day looks clear and cold. Stay tuned for updates as the storm approaches.
Dodge Ridge Summary: Mild and dry weather today, with increasing clouds and light precipitation over the weekend. A stronger storm Tuesday into Wednesday will bring significant snowfall above 6,000 feet. Cooler and clearer conditions are expected on Christmas Day, with additional snow possible late next week.
Mountain High Summary: Mild and dry weather through the weekend, with increasing clouds and a chance of rain transitioning to snow showers Tuesday evening. Clear and cooler conditions are expected on Christmas Day.
Long-Range - EURO and GFS Models:
Stay tuned and thirsty, my friends; we have a wet, wild weekend ahead. Break out the Gore. Snow, snain, and rain are on-tap... Stay'nThirsty for POW Coop
