Forecast Wind, Freezing Level, and Snow

Tomer’s Take: I’m forecasting three storm systems through 4/29 before high pressure takes control.

My forecast video 4/21:

Wind Forecast

Quandary Peak, CO, Maximum Summit Gust:

4/21: 50mph

4/22: 25mph

4/23: 30mph

4/24: 30mph

Longs Peak, CO, Maximum Summit Gust:

4/21:60mph

4/22: 15mph

4/23: 25mph

4/24: 30mph

Mount Superior, UT, Maximum Summit Gust:

4/21: 35mph, 4-8″

4/22: 25mph, 1-2″

4/23: 15mph

4/24: 20mph, 4-8″

Forecast Freezing Level

Wasatch, Daily Max/Min Levels:

4/21: 7700’/6400′

4/22: 7400’/6400′

4/23: 10200’/8000′

4/24: 10000’/9000′

Colorado’s Central Mountain Zone, Daily Max/Min Levels:

4/21: 7500’/5400′

4/22: 8900’/6600′

4/23: 10900’/8000′

4/24: 10300’/9200′

Forecast Pattern

Forecast jet stream pattern 4/30. Notice the dip in the jet over WY, UT, CO, NM 4/28-4/30. The large ridge to the West will move in after this area of low pressure slides East.

Forecast Timing

Forecast radar/satellite valid 4/21-4/26.

Forecast Totals

4/21-4/23:

4/24-4/30: