Four Days of Storms Starts Tomorrow, Then Extended Dry Period
These systems broke about as bad as possible. Starting with rain at 10,000 feet most of New Years Eve and even New Years day. That put a dent in the snow pack of Mt. Rose. We have several other systems waiting to come in. The snow levels will vary with these systems as well. Saturday January 3rd Storm moves in early Saturday morning. Snow levels look to be around 7,000-7,500. However, there is a large moisture element coming from the south and you can clearly see on this graphic. This is the dynamic we had earlier in the week. For now this should be all snow for Mt. Rose. However, look for some rain shadowing by the Sierra. Sunday January 4th This is our best chance for significant snow. Snow levels should fall to around 6,000. There is still a warm moisture connection, but the cold front has dropped down into the area. Monday January 5th Another storm moves in. NWS calling for the possibility of snow levels falling to the valley floor. However the EC is showing a strong rain shadow ef...