6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Saturday, March 20, 2010

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AVERAGE TEMPERATURES FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR;

-At 6,800 feet (Big Bear Lake); Low 24, High 50 (Highest ~ 70 in 2007, Lowest ~ (-)8 in 1969)
-At 8,600+ feet (close to summit elevation); Low M, High 43

:::MOSTLY SUNNY:::

SUMMARY FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS -//> UPDATED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 20th at 6:30am...Today and Sunday -> It looks like high pressure ridging aloft builds back in, with warm, spring-like temperatures again this weekend, under sunny skies.

Monday and Tuesday -> A Pacific low pressure system moves through to the north, with winds and some cooler temperatures, plus some clouds (mostly sun).

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Saturday Mar 20, 2010 Hi 55°f / 49°f (base/top) Lo 35°f / 30°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Mostly clear and mild, with dry north winds. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; None at the base, limited up top. Wind: N at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph.	Sunday Mar 21, 2010 Hi 58°f / 53°f (base/top) Lo 32°f / 36°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Mostly clear and warm, with north breezes. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; Very limited at the base, none up top. Wind: N at 5 to 15mph.	Monday Mar 22, 2010 Hi 47°f / 42°f (base/top) Lo 32°f / 28°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy and becoming cooler, with increasing west winds. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; Very limited at the base, limited up top. Wind: Increasing to SW at 15 to 25 gusts to 35mph.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2010 Hi 44°f / 7°c (base) Lo 26°f / -3°c (base) Sky Condition: Partly Cloudy Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: NNW at up to 10 mph.	Wednesday Mar 24, 2010 Hi 46°f / 8°c (base) Lo 28°f / -2°c (base) Sky Condition: Mostly Sunny Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: N at up to 10 mph.	Thursday Mar 25, 2010 Hi 46°f / 8°c (base) Lo 30°f / -1°c (base) Sky Condition: Mostly Sunny Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: SW at up to 10 mph.

Long range forecast / discussion...March 24 to 27

--Most of next week looks mild and mostly sunny under varying strength high pressure ridging aloft. Late next weekend a Pacific low pressure system moves in mainly to the north, with a slight chance for snow in the SoCal mountains by Sunday and the following Monday (last days of March). Following this storm, the pattern looks unsettled at times (potential snow), with periods of high pressure ridging (mostly sunny and milder) through April. The El Nino pattern is weakening, and many are talking about a La Nina sea surface temperature event for the next season. It is never cut and dry in the world of weather! We will watch and update as we get closer. CM