Storm Update
The winter storm that we have been talking about for the last two weeks is now upon us. This is an update on the timing of the storm: The storm will come in essentially two waves. The first wave is just now starting up. It will come in warm with the counter clockwise rotation pulling up moisture from the sub-tropics. This is the bigger of the two waves and will last until late tomorrow night with near constant, heavy snow. The elevation will be high to start, but should quickly drop. I believe Mt. Rose will get all snow, but would not be surprised to see snow elevations at the 8,000 foot level or even a little higher to begin with. The heaviest precip will be from 4:00 this afternoon until late morning tomorrow. Here is a look at the peak of the storm which should be around midnight tonight: There will be a break in the snow that should start very late tomorrow night and last through most of the day on Thursday before the next wave comes in. The 2nd and final wave comes in lat