Over half a foot in the mountains, and rain in L.A.

Ah, here we are in mid spring and snow is falling in the hills.  Snow level dropped down to below lake level early this morning, and Kirkwood is reporting 6 inches at the base.  Snow and showers continue today and Tuesday as this system persists.  Good chance of moderate rain down in Los Angeles, and slight chance up here.  See, we are much closer to the center of circulation, and actually in a bit of a moisture shadow.  The main bands are wrapping into the coast south of us, and up through the mountains to our east, and then back out toward the coast north of us.  Humboldt could end up with over 1.5 inches.    Not bad news.  Water will still get to the majority of our reservoirs, and SoCal has fires it needs to put out.  We had some showers last night.  Enough perhaps to settle some dust and temporarily moisten the surface.  But you can still go outside and enjoy the day.  But bring a shell and maybe an umbrella, as a shower is not improbable.  Low to mid 60s today, with a chill near the water.  Moderate south easterly wind.

Can you see where the golf course starts?  Some contrast here.  Palm Desert, California.

More of the same tomorrow really.  Maybe a slight bit warmer.  Doubtful though.  The energy from this thing shifts east Wednesday and we will begin to see some clearing.  Showers continue in the mountains, but snow levels rise up above 7500 feet.  Should be good to go for top to bottom runs at the highest resorts.  But they are closed, so you will need to go back country if you want to get the foot or so of powder that will fall with this storm.  But get out before the sun gets high on Wednesday, as stuff will get sticky and scary once things warm up.  Only go with knowledge, gear and a buddy.  Slides can still be deadly this time of year.

By Thursday, we could be bak in the 70s downtown, and pleasant out by the water.  Nothing like last week, but nice enough.  Looks like we could get into a slight warming trend for the weekend, but right now, let us just plan on 70F and some sunshine.  Still looks like no significant fog machine for the coming week, as a low pressure forecast to move in to the Gulf for the weekend, keeps the typical summer pattern from developing.  Good chance for light winds and warmth.  More as we get closer.