“Powder Alert” for Saturday and Sunday
…. sound the horns!
Issued: Friday Dec 26 – 10:36 am
New snow: 8 -18″ – 24hr period Saturday early am to Sunday am
Snow level: 2000 ft – lower slopes receive good dumpage for improved coverage, while possible “blower” light powder on upper slopes
This refresh is to confirm high confidence in this powder event unfolding, as promised. Earlier this week I sent you a Powder Alert targeting the Cascades with respectable and quality snowfall, by Saturday. The weekend has arrived and the powder is coming. The computer models have consistently been pointing to a quality snow dump.
This prized and appreciated weather system is coming from the NW, with NO warm, subtropical connection; therefore it will stay cold with low snow levels. YEAH!
It will be snowing all day on Saturday, even on your drive up. Take it easy and be careful driving. As it snows all day, that will mean filing in your ski lines. A track and fill day, some call it auto fill. Expect noticeable good quality snow. Goggles will be needed and really bundle up. Also, remember it’s been a lean early season, there will be obstacles and thin spots on the snowpack, especially lower slopes.
Sunday (Go Seahawks), the snow will taper off in the early morning. Groomers will be sweet; leftover untracked or slightly cut up pow will be seen – crud will be skiable and carefree. I like both Saturday and Sunday.
High pressure builds in for a dry and very cold pattern next week. The cold should keep the new snow in good shape – for near perfect groomers most of the week, with some sunshine. If you have the week off, you are in luck.
Have a good Holiday.
The Grand Poobah
