For 3/5/10: For Today: As feared, this last storm’s big limiting factor was it’s own energy with high winds pushing it through faster than expected. We are continuing to see wrap around moisture dropping into the area from the north that will fuel scattered snow showers throughout the day that could drop another inch or two on us but these cells will be hit or miss. Look for skies clearing through the afternoon as we gap these weak pacific waves with mostly sunny conditions holding on through most of the day Saturday.

Overnight lows were mild with the heavy cloud cover and snow dropping to 13 degrees in Crested Butte and 12 degrees in Gunnison. Daytime highs will be limited by the cloud cover but a mild start will allow us to hit the low 30’s at most elevations. Look for significantly colder temperatures tonight with clear skies dropping to below 0 for most locations.

Snow will come in squally bursts today and likely be accompanied by high gusting winds. Layer up to account for changes and windchills significantly colder than the expected highs. We are going to need some beneficial changes for Saturday night’s storm to offer any real accumulation so do that snow dance and think snow.

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