6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Monday, March 22, 2010

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AVERAGE TEMPERATURES FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR;

-At 6,800 feet (Big Bear Lake); Low 24, High 53 (Highest ~ 74 in 2004, Lowest ~ 07 in 1991)
-At 8,600+ feet (close to summit elevation); Low M, High 49

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SUMMARY FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS -//> UPDATED FOR MONDAY, MARCH 21st at 8:43pm...(Sunday evening)...Monday -> A portion of the low pressure system that moved in up north drops southeast and toward the area, with increasing west winds and mild temperatures under mostly sunny skies.

Tuesday -> A dry low pressure trhough passes through with dry north winds and cooler temperatures. Partly cloudy skies are also expected.

Wednesday and Thursday -> We sit under continued high pressure ridging aloft as low pressure moves through far to the north. West winds develop on Thursday due to one storm that moves in up north, and temperatures cool slightly also, but skies remain mostly sunny.

Friday and Saturday -> A dry and weak low pressure trough passes through, with continued mostly sunny skies and mild/ warm temperatures.

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Monday Mar 22, 2010 Hi 56°f / 51°f (base/top) Lo 36°f / 37°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Mostly clear and continued warm, with west breezes/ winds. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; None at the base, none up top. Wind: SW at 10 to 20mph.	Tuesday Mar 23, 2010 Hi 48°f / 42°f (base/top) Lo 30°f / 27°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy and cooler, with dry north winds. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; Limited at the base, limited up top. Wind: Becoming NE at 10 to 20 gusts to 25mph.	Wednesday Mar 24, 2010 Hi 55°f / 50°f (base/top) Lo 32°f / 30°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Mostly clear and milder, with northwest breezes. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; Limited at the base, limited up top. Wind: NW at 5 to 15mph.
Thursday Mar 25, 2010 Hi 54°f / 49°f (base/top) Lo 38°f / 36°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Mostly clear and mild, with west winds increasing. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; None at the base, none up top. Wind: SW at 15 to 25 gusts to 35mph.	Friday Mar 26, 2010 Hi 57°f / 52°f (base/top) Lo 38°f / 35°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy and mild with northwest breezes. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; None at the base, none up top. Wind: NW at 10 to 20mph.	Saturday Mar 27, 2010 Hi 58°f / 54°f (base/top) Lo 38°f / 37°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Mostly clear and warm, with mostly light breezes. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Snow making potential; None at the base, none up top. Wind: Variable at 4 to 12mph.

Long range forecast / discussion...March 28 to 31

--Sunday and next Monday (28th/ 29th) we may see high pressure and mostly sunny skies. By late next Tuesday and Wednesday we may see light snow brush the area as a low pressure system passes through mainly to the north. Storms moving through the area into mid April may mostly target northern California through the Northwest US. This would mean we see mostly sunny skies after some snow possible in early April (next week). This may be in part due to the following; 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