Sunday, February 12, 2012

a precarious snow line... (pm.12.feb.12)>

precipitation has been fairly light thus far today... but we've had both rain and snow showers around the area.  i recorded a high temp of 47.3F (8.5C) early this afternoon as a little sunshine tried to peek through the cloud cover.

the coming 36 hours are going to be very interesting, as a strong upper-level storm system swings through northern india.  as we've already witnessed today, the rain/snow line is not far above mcleod ganj, and depending on the battle between differing air masses here along the front ranges of the mountains, we could see either a lot of rain, a significant dumping of snow, or something in between.  my gut says that the best snow potential remains above mcleod, but i wouldn't be surprised if i'm wrong!  stay tuned.

the best rain/snow chances will occur from tonight through late monday night... with things expected to gradually dry out by the middle of the week.  temperatures will struggle with all the clouds and wetness around, but there is a hint of a significant warm-up by friday.

SUNDAY NIGHT: cloudy skies with increasing periods of rain and/or snow.  a few strong wind gusts.
low: 2C (36F)

MONDAY: mostly cloudy with rain and/or snow likely.  precipitation amounts could be heavy.
high: 6C (43F)

TUESDAY: mostly cloudy skies.  still some rain and snow showers in the area.
morning low: 2C (35F)
daytime high: 7C (45F)

WEDNESDAY: a mix of clouds and a few peeks of sun.  a chance of a couple of rain/snow showers.
morning low: 2C (35F)
daytime high: 8C (46F)

THURSDAY: partly cloudy and not quite as cool.
morning low: 3C (38F)
daytime high: 9C (49F)

FRIDAY: partly cloudy and milder.
morning low: 5C (41F)
daytime high: 11C (52F)