Buenos dias, my friends
Cup'O'Joe in hand with the
#StokeLevelRising on a mid-March Sunday
#PowderDay. It's not a
#ColdSmokeSunday; nevertheless, it's a
#PowderDay!
Overall Outlook
Lingering Snow Showers: Snow showers continue through today, especially in the Sierra but are gradually tapering off. Drier conditions prevail from this afternoon onward.
Cooling Temperatures: The weekend's cooler temperatures will persist through today. Expect a slight warming trend starting tomorrow.
Mid-Week System: Another weather system arrives around Wednesday, bringing more rain, mountain snow, and potentially thunderstorms.
China Peak (NWS Hanford)
Snowfall: The Winter Storm Warning continues until 5p today. Up to one additional foot of snow is possible in the Sierra Nevada. A Winter Weather Advisory is also in effect for the Kern County mountains above 5,000 ft.
Winds: Strong west wind gusts near 55 mph will persist in the Kern County desert until 11p this evening (Wind Advisory remains in place).
Thunderstorms: A few strong thunderstorms are possible across Central California this afternoon. Be aware of the potential for lightning, small hail, gusty winds (up to 45 mph), and funnel clouds.
Changes from Yesterday: Snowfall totals may be slightly lower than initially expected, but significant accumulation has occurred.
Bear Valley & Dodge Ridge (NWS Sacramento)
Snowfall: Lingering snow showers will continue through today, then taper off this afternoon with only 2-4” inches of additional snow likely.
Winds: Winds will gradually decrease today.
Thunderstorms: This afternoon, there is a small chance (10-15%) of thunderstorms, mainly in areas south of the resorts. Conditions are less favorable than on previous days.
Changes from Yesterday: Snowfall totals are expected to be lower than initially projected, and the chance of thunderstorms has decreased.
Extended Forecast
NWS Hanford: Dry conditions are expected Sunday afternoon through Tuesday. There is potential for another significant storm system next weekend.
NWS Sacramento: Mostly dry conditions Monday and Tuesday. The next weather system arrives around Wednesday, bringing a chance of widespread rain, snow showers, breezy winds, and isolated thunderstorms. This is not currently projected as a high-impact event, but precipitation amounts and snowfall totals will become clearer over the next few days.
Stay'nThirsty for POW
Coop
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