Red River Ski Area (Base: 8,750', Top: 10,350')
6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Tuesday, March 16, 2010Our reputation for customized, skier/boarder friendly forecasts is growing but we still need to get the word out to keep us going for next season. Please contact your favorite resort and put in a good word for us!
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AVERAGE TEMPERATURES FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR;
-At 8,500 feet (Red River): Low 15, High 45 (Highest ~ 65 in 2007, Lowest ~ (-)23 in 1962)
-At 9,200 feet (Near base elevation for Taos Resort); Low 16, High 41
-At 12,000 feet (Near the top elevation of some resorts); Low 07, High 31
:::MOSTLY SUNNY:::
SUMMARY FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS -//> UPDATED FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 16th at 6:25am...Today and Wednesday -> PARTLY CLOUDY/ MOSTLY SUNNY; A high pressure ridge builds in from the west and south, with mostly sunny skies and milder temperatures. Not much wind is expected. Later Wednesday, low pressure drops into the northwest US, with high clouds increasing (the sun is usually just filtered through the high clouds, but still shining). Wednesday should be the warmest day.
Thurday and Friday -> SNOW DEVELOPING ON FRIDAY; A low pressure system approaches from out of the northwest (into UT later Thursday), and increasing winds develop on Thursday. On Friday snow develops as the low pressure system and jet stream winds aloft help crank out possibly significant totals. We will be evaluating the incoming late week storm and will make forecast changes if necessary.
Saturday and Sunday -> BREAK BETWEEN STORMS/ PARTLY CLOUDY; The pattern remains a bit unsettled as a strong large scale low pressure trough may be developing, with its axis roughly across the Rockies, and centered over Canada. This is what may kick off and extended period of frequent storms across Colorado, favoring northern resorts.
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Wednesday Mar 17, 2010
Hi 48°f / 9°c (base)
Lo 18°f / -8°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Mostly Sunny
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
W at up to 5 mph.
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Thursday Mar 18, 2010
Hi 47°f / 8°c (base)
Lo 25°f / -4°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly Cloudy
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
WSW at up to 20 mph.
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Friday Mar 19, 2010
Hi 39°f / 4°c (base)
Lo 15°f / -9°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Chance of Light Snow Showers
Precipitation:
40% Chance of snow
Snow Potential
Wind:
W at up to 20 mph.
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Saturday Mar 20, 2010
Hi 27°f / -3°c (base)
Lo 10°f / -12°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Slight Chance of Light Snow Showers
Precipitation:
30% Chance of snow
Snow Potential
Wind:
W at up to 10 mph.
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Sunday Mar 21, 2010
Hi 37°f / 3°c (base)
Lo 14°f / -10°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly Cloudy
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
NW at up to 5 mph.
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Monday Mar 22, 2010
Hi 46°f / 8°c (base)
Lo 14°f / -10°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Mostly Sunny
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
W at up to 10 mph.
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Long range forecast / discussion...March 21 to 24--Pacific storms start moving through with frequent snow through late March, as large scale low pressure develops across Canada and affects mainly the Rockies and northern plains states. The rest of March and most of April still look potentially snowy.
FROM OCTOBER; This winter we expect heavier than average snowfall for northern New Mexico. Temperatures are expected to be colder than average overall, with wide variations and some extreme cold periods. CM
