Kirkwood Mountain Resort (Base: 7,800', Top: 9,800')
6-day Forecast Discussion Updated for Saturday, May 17, 2008OVERALL SITUATION TODAY -//> We see record strong building high pressure ridging aloft, with mostly sunny skies and temperatures actually becoming hot, with highs in the 70's/ 80's for the High Sierra, and into the 100's in the San Joaquin/ Sacramento Valley. Dry northeast breezes are expected.
Sunday and Monday -//> The record strong high pressure ridging aloft begins weakening, but still strong overhead. Mostly sunny skies continue, and temperatures remain very warm. CM
Saturday May 17, 2008
Hi 79°f / 26°c (base)
Lo 51°f / 11°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Clear
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
NW at up to 10 mph.
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Sunday May 18, 2008
Hi 73°f / 23°c (base)
Lo 55°f / 13°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Clear
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
WSW at up to 10 mph.
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Monday May 19, 2008
Hi 73°f / 23°c (base)
Lo 46°f / 8°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Clear
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
SW at up to 15 mph.
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Tuesday May 20, 2008
Hi 61°f / 16°c (base)
Lo 43°f / 6°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Mostly Sunny
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
WSW at up to 15 mph.
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Wednesday May 21, 2008
Hi 57°f / 14°c (base)
Lo 39°f / 4°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Mostly Sunny
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
ENE at up to 10 mph.
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Thursday May 22, 2008
Hi 54°f / 12°c (base)
Lo 39°f / 4°c (base)
Sky Condition:
Mostly Sunny
Precipitation:
None expected
Snow Potential
Wind:
VRB at up to 10 mph.
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Long range forecast / discussion...May 23 to 26--After some cooling into the 60's/ 70's next Tuesday, temperatures move back up under sunny skies and a re-building ridge of high pressure Wednesday and Thursday of next week. By the 27th/ 28th, low pressure forms offshore and carves a trough of lower pressure over the Western US. This should cause some clouds and west winds mostly, along with cooling of temperatures. We do not see any precipitation yet, but will watch for the possibility. Early June may offer the possibility for some showers, we will watch. CM
