JANUARY 16: THE START OF THE DUMP.

Major League - Powder Alert

Issued at 4:46 -- Monday

by the authority vested in me by the UN International Deep Powder Commission

For Tuesday and Wednesday/Thursday

We've had some fantastic new snow last weekend, but now it's time to turn up the volume.

The snow bases are set up for ultimate powder (say what, better then epic?) Snow levels will stay low as we remain immersed in this cold air mass.

Seattle and Puget Sound lowlands will also see major snow, perhaps the biggest in 15-25 years (1996 or 1985). Tuesday night to Wednesday night 8-16" possible(Seattle) - maybe more - in the lowlands! This is a classic "overriding" situation; freezing air clings to the ground as mild and moist air floats above the dome of surface air. Until the mild air mixes down, it will be guaranteed heavy snow from sea level to the Cascades all of Tuesday and a least the first half of Wednesday for the lowlands, but continuing as snow - no rain - in the mountains. Lowlands could see rain on snow by very late Wed to Thursday - can you say big slushy mess for the commute by Thursday am? Again, the Cascades will remain with heavy snow.

There are actually two storms, with number two , the classic and biggest.

The Cascades will get 2-3 ft in the next two - three days.

Tuesday: expect 6-10" new when you get there and 4-8" while you ski, filling in your tracks. SL = sea level

Tuesday is my pick. Even though Wed will have more snow - only because it might get pretty intense on Wednesday getting there and avy control.

The main event hits Tuesday night through Thursday morning

New Wed am, when you get there: 10-15" new -- snowing all day with another 6-10" during the day - find your goggles!

SL: sea level rising to only 2000 ft late Wednesday

More new snow by Thursday morning - 6-12" SL -- 2500-3000ft

The upcoming weekend: Both Saturday and Sunday will see epic new snow dumpage with low snow levels, lowering to 1000ft, the epic continues -plan on it

Welcome back La Nina- forget everything I said, just kidding.

.....as always, I am always worried sick about you kids as i sit on my throne in the Poobah Palace

sincerely,
el grande poobaja del powderero

My first day on my new Shiro's. Report to come. Ogborn and I to conquer!