Date: 03/24/2015

The atmosphere will temporarily stabilize today with partly cloudy sky’s and no precipitation. Another cold front will move into Northern Colorado this afternoon and bring us another chance for snowfall and more gusty winds, both similar to last night. Drier air will be moving into our area Wednesday night but we may still see a snow flurry on Thursday before a ridge of high pressure builds putting us back into dry weather and warming temps through the weekend.

Date: 03/23/2015

Spring break is being put on hold for the start of this week as we move into unsettled weather through Thursday morning. Clouds and winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Light snow showers arrive tonight with the front, and another pulse comes through Tuesday night. Unfortunately, we’re sitting on the southern edge of this weather system and most snow will fall further north. This unsettled weather will be moving out on Thursday as we return to warmer temps and dry weather for the Grand Traverse weekend.

Date: 03/22/2015

Another sunny and warm day is in store for you Al Johnson racers. The recent stretch of clear days will end this week under cooler and unsettled weather. High level clouds will begin to increase this afternoon as a weak Pacific disturbance passes overhead tonight, with the small chance of a few raindrops or snowflakes falling tonight. On Monday night, a low level trough and cold will bring periods of heavy snowfall to the northern half of the state. Crested Butte is on the southern edge of action with the chance for a couple inches of new snow. Another quick disturbance moves through Wednesday.

Date: 03/21/2015

Strengthening high pressure over the next several days will bring unseasonably warm temperatures through the weekend, before an unsettled Pacific disturbance moves into our area next week. Increasing high clouds throughout the day today may limit the freeze tonight, destabilizing the snowpack tomorrow. Strong sun, light winds and increasing clouds will be worth watching, as well as the developing storm set for next week.

Date: 03/20/2015

We had our best re-freeze in days, with lows across our area mountains falling into the high teens, with light northerly winds. A trace of new snow yesterday fell only at the highest elevations near Schofield pass. The more active pattern of disorganized moisture will continue to evolve and eject across the Great Basin over the next few days, with still mild temperatures, but falling snow levels through the weekend. Minimal snow accumulations expected at this time.

Date: 03/19/2015

The chance for light snowfall will return today as another northwest shortwave phases with moisture funneling in from the southwest. We are on the western edge of this interaction, so don’t expect any significant accumulations. Thankfully, any precip should fall as snow today as last night’s cool front left colder air in its wake. Clear and dry weather return on Friday and Saturday before another weak system arrives on Sunday.

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Warm and moist air is being drawn from the low pressure system today as it moves inland from Baja. A shortwave from the northwest will provide cooler air and an increased chance of snowfall this afternoon into tomorrow, althoughy accumulations look to be light. The rain/snow line will hover near 9,500 to10,000 feet today and start to lower overnight. Conditions will dry out by Friday and Saturday.

Date: 03/17/2015

Spring Break 2015 remains in full effect today, with mountain temps climbing from 30’s this morning to the high 40’s or low 50’s. The large scale weather pattern begins to change this afternoon. The low pressure system that has been parked off of Baja for the last week will move inland, bringing warm, moist air overhead. A shortwave dropping from northwest tonight will bring more lift and colder temps to help kick off the potential for snowfall. Additional energy and moisture will boost the chance for snow Wednesday night into Thursday. This system is complex and we might get surprised, but it doesn’t look too exciting for snowfall accumulations,

Date: 03/16/2015

High pressure will continue to dominate today with mostly clear sky and above average afternoon temperatures. We’ll start seeing changes in the weather tomorrow afternoon and into Wednesday as a low pressure over Baja spins warm moisture into Colorado. Unfortunately this system looks to favor eastern Colorado and our area looks to be on the fringe of any precipitation. Slightly colder air will be moving in Wednesday night into Thursday as a weak cold front pushes this moist air south and east of Colorado.

Date: 03/15/2015

High pressure hangs on, and even warmer air invades the Elk Mountains. Overnight, low temperatures near and above treeline barely dipped below the freezing mark. Light winds and temperatures pushing 50ºF today will get that spring fever going in even the most diehard winter enthusiast. The swirling split flow in the Jet Stream is evolving and the storm on Tuesday is taking shape and looks to be a little more exciting than 24 hours ago… stay tuned.. Rain still looks to be a pretty good bet however..