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Did you know we record a ~530AM Dawn Patrol hotline? (888-999-4019 option 6)
A large and powerful cold front is ushering in some of the strongest southwest winds we've seen this season. Current wind speeds average 30-40 mph gusting into the 60s and 70s across many upper-elevation ridges. It's windy! Mountain temperatures range from 20-30 °F.
Today the southwest wind will continue to blow at speeds of 30-50 mph, gusting into the 60s, 70s, and 80s across the upper elevations. Snowfall will begin this morning but accumulations will only be a few inches of new snow until the cold front arrives. The frontal passage looks to be later this afternoon, around 2:00 to 6:00 PM. At this time, the winds will peak and veer to the west-northwest, where we will see a burst of snowfall with rates hitting 2-4 inches per hour. Snow will continue overnight and into Sunday. Totals could be 15-25 inches (1.25-2.00" swe) by Monday.
Yesterday, no new avalanche activity was reported. You can find all the observations
HERE.