2" NEW SNOW @ ANDESITE AND MID MOUNTAIN, NORTH SIDE NEGLECTED
Just a couple inches of new snow so far as this SouthWest system rips through the mountains. The North Side is not catching as much snow, and is hopefully more sheltered from wind scouring. Yesterday 65mph gusts were recorded at the summit, and we may see even higher speeds today, needless to say: expect some wind holds today. Certainly some areas will have drifts slightly deeper, but for the most part, this snow is blowing in so fast it can only get caught up in the trees. Winds are expected to ramp up through the afternoon, and the real snow is expected to begin over the next few days. Undoubtedly there has already been some major scouring of our exposed upper mountain terrain.
WIND AND TEMPS: Temps are expected to be slightly cooler than yesterday, ranging between 10°F at the summit, and 30°F at the base, with mid mountain temps in the high teens, and winds are expected to continue howling out of the SouthWest, gusting to 45mph mid mountain.
Let's hope this wind dies down and the snow comes early as we wait by watching our beautiful white stuff get ripped off of the mountain. Yes some areas benefit with a nice smooth finish, but others are stripped to the bone. Natures fury is on display after a few tranquil sunny days in a row, and the snow is getting ready to show itself once again, and just like the Old Farmer's Almanac predicted, for another feast of powder hopefully. This time it's expected to roll in from the South behind this wind, which typically makes for an entirely different story than the NW storms we have seen a lot of this year. There's a lot more space and mountains to travel over to get to us coming from the South, and not much to keep the storm here once it lands. If we get 3", that means Jackson gets 12". But slightly warmer temps and higher moisture content could make a greater impact on our base.
Get out there today for a battle with the elements.
As always, remember to stay safe, and have fun out there.
