Active pattern through 3/6

Tomer’s Take: An active jet pattern continues through 3/6 with at least 4 different storm systems lined-up for the West.

• 17″ in 24hours at Kirkwood. That’s 28″ in 48 hours.
• 22″ in 24hours at Mammoth Mountain. That’s 30″ in 48 hours.

Current Setup

Water vapor shows the low sliding at snails pace through the Sierra. Two additional areas of low pressure are riding its coattails.

Forecast Pattern

Forecast jet stream valid 3/6. The pattern remains active with a large trough across the West. This suggests snow, cold air, and wind.

Forecast Timing

Forecast radar/satellite valid 2/25-3/2.

Crested Butte, CO

2/26: 3″

2/28: 9″

3/1: 3″

3/4: 3″

3/5: 6″

3/6: 4″

Ruby Mountains

2/28: 4″, Gusty Wind

3/1: 1″

3/2: Dry

3/3: 3″, Gusty Wind

3/4: 4″

3/5: 3″

Forecast Totals

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