Sandia Peak Ski Area (Base: 8,678', Top: 10,378')
6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Saturday, March 20, 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 46 (Highest ~ 66 in 2004, Lowest ~ (-)16 in 1927)
-At 9,200 feet (Near base elevation for Taos Resort); Low 16, High 42
-At 12,000 feet (Near the top elevation of some resorts); Low 07, High 32
:::MORE SNOW, MAINLY THIS MORNING:::
SUMMARY FOR THE NEXT 6 DAYS -//> UPDATED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 20th at 6:16am...Today -> LIGHT SNOW THIS MORNING; The latest storm is spinning over the area but moving eastward, and we expect some luight additional snowfall this morning. Skies and snow start clearing out today, with partly cloudy skies by later this morning/ afternoon.
Sunday and Monday -> BREAK BETWEEN STORMS/ PARTLY CLOUDY; Milder but still cool on Sunday, as high pressure builds in some (not as strong and spring-like as it was in recent days). Monday is a transition day, with shifting winds due to an approaching low pressure system out of the Northwest US. Partly cloudy skies are expected, along with somewhat spring-like temperatures.
Tuesday and Wednesday -> THE NEXT STORM MOVES IN/ SNOW; Snow develops later Tuesday as another low pressure system moves in out of the northwest. The tendency has been for storms to target the southwestern US, so moderate or better snowfall is possible through Wednesday.
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Saturday Mar 20, 2010
Hi 50°f / 10°c (base)
Lo 21°f / -6°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Chance of Light Snow Showers
Precipitation:
Snow definite (90%)
(5 to 6 cm. | 2 to 3 in.)
Snow Potential
Expecting 2 to 3 inches of snowfall
Wind:
NW at up to 10 mph.
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Sunday Mar 21, 2010
Hi 58°f / 14°c (base)
Lo 28°f / -2°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Clear
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
NW at up to 10 mph.
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Monday Mar 22, 2010
Hi 58°f / 14°c (base)
Lo 36°f / 2°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Mostly Sunny
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
W at up to 10 mph.
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Tuesday Mar 23, 2010
Hi 57°f / 14°c (base)
Lo 32°f / 0°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly Cloudy
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
WSW at up to 5 mph.
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Wednesday Mar 24, 2010
Hi 43°f / 6°c (base)
Lo 27°f / -3°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Slight Chance of Light Snow Showers
Precipitation:
30% Chance of snow
Snow Potential
Wind:
E at up to 10 mph.
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Thursday Mar 25, 2010
Hi 51°f / 11°c (base)
Lo 33°f / 1°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Partly Cloudy
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
NW at up to 10 mph.
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Long range forecast / discussion...March 24 to 27--There is a break in weather/ snow possible after next Tuesday/ Wednesday's storm, then another shot at snow possible for the last weekend in March (27th/ 28th). Pacific storms (with snow) should move through with good frequency right into April. The rest of April still looks potentially snowy (what we mean by "snowy" - at least 1 day with snow for every 2 sunny/ no snow days).
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
