Empty slopes, great weather, and fun groomed runs up at Wolf Creek – pic taken 12/6/2024
Saturday – 7 Dec 2024 – 5:45pm
A BIG THANKS to our team and everyone else that participated.
The past…
At Stevens Field the high temperature on Friday was 52 and on Saturday it was 48. The low this morning was 18. The cold spots dipped into the low teens.
The peak wind at Stevens Field on Friday was 6mph and on Saturday it was 8mph.
| Average High | Record High / Year | Average Low | Record Low / Year |
| 43 | 67 / 1906 | 8 | -26 / 1955 |
Precipitation summary… There was no measurable precip.
Forecast discussion…
There is nothing on radar in our area.
Forecast highlights…
*** A weak low-pressure system will move through Colorado on Monday. ***
*** Wind chills in the mountains will be below zero Monday and Tuesday. ***
*** Dry and sunny the rest of the week. ***
Saturday night through Sunday night… The Rex block is still in control but is finally breaking down.
Clouds will increase Sunday, and temps will be a little cooler.
Winds… Afternoon winds will be 5-10mph.
Temps… Saturday night lows will be in the high teens to mid-20s. Sunday highs will be in the low to high 40s and lows will be in the mid-teens to low 20s.
Monday through Tuesday morning… A low-pressure system will move through Colorado from the northwest. It’s a weak system with limited storm energy and moisture, especially in our area.
The best chance for a few snowflakes is Monday afternoon into Monday evening.
Clouds will clear Monday night, and it will be cold Tuesday morning.
Snow levels… Snow levels will be 6,000ft or lower.
Snow amounts…
Mountains: A dusting to 2”
Valley: Zero to a dusting
Winds… Monday afternoon gusts will be 15-25mph.
Temps… Highs Monday afternoon will be in the mid-30s to low 40s and lows Monday will be in the low single digits to low teens.
Tuesday afternoon through Friday… A ridge will build over the region. We’ll have lots of sun and a gradual warming trend.
Winds… Afternoon peaks will be around 10mph.
Temps… Highs Tuesday will be in the low to high 30s and lows Tuesday night will be in the mid-single digits to mid-teens. Highs Wednesday will be in the high 30s to high 40s and lows will be in the high single digits to high teens. Highs Thursday and Friday will be in the low to high 40s and lows will be in the low teens to low 20s.
Next weekend another weak system could move through. At this point, I’m not expecting much.
The 8-14 day period… I don’t see any significant storms on the horizon. We need some snow dances!
My next post will be tomorrow.
– Shawn
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