Tuesday, February 14, 2012

very little improvement... (am.14.feb.12)>

very windy early this morning... with mostly cloudy skies and a few sprinkles of rain.  i've only measured an additional 0.01" (less than 1mm) since last evening's report.  temperatures have been nearly steady since yesterday late afternoon... currently it is a relatively mild 44.4F (6.9C) here on tushita road just below the mountaineering center.

although the main storm system that swept through here late sunday and monday has moved east, the upper-atmospheric flow is full of disturbances, which will keep our weather rather active.  more off and on rain shower action is likely today, with gusty winds at times, and plenty of cloudiness.  as far as i can tell, the temperatures aloft have warmed a bit more, so at this point, i don't think we have to be concerned about snow... but things can change in an instant so i'm sure we'll all be keeping a close eye on that snow line!

no major, lasting clearing trends are expected as we head into the latter part of the week.  there will still be the potential for an occasional shower, with temperatures remaining below normal for this time of year.  also watching another more organized storm system for the weekend, but it isn't looking all that impressive just yet.

TUESDAY: mostly cloudy with gusty winds at times.  good chance of occasional rain showers in the area.
high: 9C (49F)

TUESDAY NIGHT: mostly cloudy with a period or two of rain still likely.
low: 5C (41F)

WEDNESDAY: maybe a little sun appearing... otherwise partly to mostly cloudy with scattered rain and/or snow showers possible.
high: 9C (48F)

THURSDAY: a mix of clouds and a bit of sunshine.  one or two passing showers possible.
morning low: 4C (39F)
daytime high: 9C (49F)

FRIDAY: partly cloudy and more comfortable.
morning low: 5C (41F)
daytime high: 11C (52F)

SATURDAY: clouds thickening... chance of more rain showers developing late in the day.
morning low: 6C (42F)
daytime high: 11C (51F)