Windy pattern returns 5/7-5/15

Tomer’s Take:

• A powerful jet stream returns to the West through 5/15. It resembles April.
• The future storm track keeps the bulk of precipitation north of Colorado through 5/15. This leaves Colorado and much of the Intermountain West in a windy pattern.
• Blowing dust is again possible.
• The best chances for snow stays in northern UT, WY, ID, MT, and PNW.

Infrared satellite shows the storm track and storm systems lined-up. They’re riding a powerful jet stream.

Wind Gust Forecast

Forecast (MPH)	5/7	5/8	5/9	5/10
Crestone Needle	70	75	70	60
Quandary Peak	50	60	55	35
Mount Sneffels	60	70	70	50
Humphreys Peak	65	70	60	50
Wheeler Peak	50	60	60	45
Kings Peak	45	60	55	55

Jet Stream

A powerful jet stream returns to the West resembling April. It’s following La Nina architecture. The yellow/orange/red colors represent the strongest winds.

Snow Forecast

5/6-5/15:

Everest Weather

Enjoyed a conversation yesterday with Alan Arnette, Michael Fagin, and Marc DeKeyser. The focus is on Everest Weather. Michael and Marc are fellow cohorts who provide weather forecasts and guidance to teams climbing Everest (and other peaks).

You can watch our discussion by clicking here.