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

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AVERAGE TEMPERATURES FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR;

-At 6,230 feet (Tahoe City); Low 22, High 43 (Highest ~ 63 in 2007, Lowest ~ (-)2 in 1977)
-At 8,000 feet (About the base elevation of Kirkwood, "Twin Lakes"); Low 17, High 41

:::SPRING LIKE:::

SUMMARY FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS -//> UPDATED FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 19th at 7:19am...Today -> It looks like high pressure ridging aloft holds, with spring-like temperatures (and likely conditions) continuing.

Sunday and Monday -> A Pacific low pressure system moves through just to the north, with just some cooling of temperatures, and increased winds expected.

Tuesday -> High pressure ridging noses in overhead, with some lingering clouds and milder temperatures, plus less wind.

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Saturday Mar 20, 2010 Hi 52°f / 41°f (base/top) Lo 28°f / 32°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy (mostly middle and high clouds) and mild with southwest winds developing. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Wind: Becoming S at 5 to 15mph. Winds above 9,000 feet; SW at 10 to 20 gusts to 30mph.	Sunday Mar 21, 2010 Hi 43°f / 34°f (base/top) Lo 30°f / 24°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy and cooler with southwest winds. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Wind: SW at 10 to 20mph. Winds above 9,000 feet; SW at 15 to 25 gusts to 40mph.	Monday Mar 22, 2010 Hi 45°f / 35°f (base/top) Lo 26°f / 23°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy and mild with northwest breezes. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Wind: NW at 5 to 15mph. Winds above 9,000 feet; NW at 10 to 20mph.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2010 Hi 47°f / 36°f (base/top) Lo 21°f / 26°f (base/top) Sky Condition: Partly cloudy and mild with less wind. Precipitation: None expected. Snow Potential None expected. Wind: NE at 4 to 12mph. Winds above 9,000 feet; NE at 5 to 15mph.	Wednesday Mar 24, 2010 Hi 45°f / 7°c (base) Lo 25°f / -4°c (base) Sky Condition: Mostly Sunny Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: WSW at up to 10 mph.	Thursday Mar 25, 2010 Hi 45°f / 7°c (base) Lo 25°f / -4°c (base) Sky Condition: Mostly Sunny Precipitation: None expected Snow Potential Wind: SW at up to 15 mph.

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

--Most of next week looks partly cloudy and spring like under varying strength high pressure ridging aloft. Late next week and weekend we have more promising low pressure approaching northern California, with snow expected. The pattern remains unsettled 1/2 of the time (potential snow), broken up by periods of high pressure ridging (mostly sunny and milder) following the storm late next weekend/ early the folllowing week (last days of March). 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