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 effect, so any snow that makes it over the Carson range will be limited. Also, still a strong moisture connection with this. This will be all snow for Mt. Rose.

Wednesday January 7th

After a brief break, a cold front will drop down the Sierra. That huge ridge to the west will cut off the moisture tap and will dominate our weather through at least the 14th.

We are expecting seasonal to above seasonal temperatures starting around 8th of January.

Here is the precip forecast through the 7th:

For Mt. Rose we are hoping for 2-4 feet of snow. That number is tenuous and could swing either way depending on these very unpredictable storms.

Once the storms have cleared the area, keep it here as will go looking for our next significant pattern change.

Stay Tuned ...