Aspen, CO

3:24 PM MST on February 12, 2012 (GMT -0700)
Elev: 7920 ft
Lon: 106.8° W
Lat: 39.2° N
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Weather Summary
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Weather Underground Forecast for Sunday, February 12, 2012.

The East dries out on Sunday, but wet weather continues moving through the West. A trough of low pressure advances eastward over the Great Basin and Central Rockies, producing moderate snow showers over Utah and Colorado. Winter weather advisories have been issued for parts of western Colorado as snowfall accumulations may reach from 6 to 8 inches by Sunday evening. Most of Utah, western Wyoming, and northern New Mexico should see lighter snow showers with accumulation around 1 to 2 inches. The tail end of this trough will extend into western Texas, bringing snow and freezing rain showers into northwestern Texas. Precipitation from this system will move into the Texas Panhandle late Sunday into Monday morning. Winter storm warnings have been issued for the region as 3 to 5 inches of snow are possible, with ice accumulations from 0.10 to 0.30 inches by Sunday evening. This will cause dangerous roads and travel conditions.

Meanwhile, another trough of low pressure and associated cold front approach the West Coast on Sunday. This system will reach the coasts of the Pacific Northwest and northern California in the afternoon and evening hours, bringing more rain showers. Temperatures will remain cool over most of the West Coast as this system pushes clouds and moisture onshore.

In the East, a strong ridge of high pressure allows for dry, sunny, and cool weather to persist. This system creates strong flow from the north, pushing cold air into the Plains and Eastern Valleys. Expect highs to range in the 20s in the Midwest, while the Ohio River Valley and Tennessee Valleys will see highs in the 30s. Freeze advisories have been issued for the Gulf states as low temperatures will drop into the 20s Sunday night. Dangerous fire conditions spread over the Southeastern states due to high pressure creating a very dry airmas with strong winds.
Aspen Weather at a Glance
Updated 2:45 PM MST
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Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
32 °F
Feels Like 24 °F
Wind(mph)
10
Sunrise / Set
7:03 AM
5:40 PM
Moon
Waning Gibbous
Today
Chance of Snow 41 °F
Chance of Snow
80% chance of precipitation
Tonight
Snow 20 °F
Snow
70% chance of precipitation
Tomorrow
Chance of Snow 34 | 13 °F
Chance of Snow
50% chance of precipitation
Tuesday
Chance of Snow 34 | 16 °F
Chance of Snow
40% chance of precipitation
Wednesday
Chance of Snow 34 | 11 °F
Chance of Snow
20% chance of precipitation
Thursday
Partly Cloudy 34 | 7 °F
Partly Cloudy
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.69 in
Visibility
9.0 miles
Clouds
Scattered Clouds 1600 ft
Scattered Clouds 2500 ft
Mostly Cloudy 9500 ft
Moisture
Humidity
78%
Rainfall
-
Not available.
Snow Depth
37 in, 27 in, 23 in
METAR
SPECI KASE 122219Z 14006KT 9SM SCT016 SCT025 BKN095 01/M03 A2969 RMK AO2 SNE14 P0000
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Temperature
Windchill
24 °F
Dew Point
26 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
10 mph from SW
Wind Gust
18.0 mph
Health
UV
1 out of 16
Pollen
1.60 out of 12
Pollen Forecast
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Regional
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Regional Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Today
chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning...then snow showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs 25 to 35.
Tonight
nt_snow Snow. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Lows 5 to 15.
Monday
chancesnow Snow likely. Snow accumulation around one inch. Highs 15 to 25. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows 5 to 15.
Tuesday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 25 to 35.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow Snow likely. Lows 10 to 20. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Wednesday
chancesnow Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the 20s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow. Lows zero to 10 above.
Thursday through Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 35. Lows 5 to 15.
Source: NWS at 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
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Winter Weather Advisory in effect from noon today to noon MST Monday...
Forecast
View Calendar 7-Day Weather Forecast for 81611
Sunday, 12
Chance of Snow
41 | 20 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
80%
Monday, 13
Chance of Snow
34 | 13 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
50%
Tuesday, 14
Chance of Snow
34 | 16 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
40%
Wednesday, 15
Chance of Snow
34 | 11 °F
Chance of Snow
Chance of
Precipitation
20%
Thursday, 16
Partly Cloudy
34 | 7 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Friday, 17
Partly Cloudy
36 | 9 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Saturday, 18
Partly Cloudy
36 | NA
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
10%
Source: NWS at 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Today
chancesnow Cloudy. A chance of snow in the morning...then snow showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 1 to 3 inches. Highs 25 to 35.
Tonight
nt_snow Snow. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Lows 5 to 15.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 21 | 19 34 | 20 30 | 22 24 | 19
Wind 5 mph SSE 2 mph South 4 mph WNW 4 mph WSW
Humidity 90% 54% 71% 81%
Chance of Precip. 30% 80% 80% 80%
Cloud Cover 92% 100% 100% 100%
Conditions Chance of Snow Snow Showers Snow Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:03 AM
5:40 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Monday
chancesnow Snow likely. Snow accumulation around one inch. Highs 15 to 25. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Monday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Lows 5 to 15.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 22 | 16 31 | 16 29 | 17 19 | 14
Wind 4 mph WNW 5 mph NW 4 mph West 4 mph SSW
Humidity 79% 52% 60% 79%
Chance of Precip. 80% 50% 50% 20%
Cloud Cover 92% 79% 59% 57%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:01 AM
5:41 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Tuesday
chancesnow Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 25 to 35.
Tuesday Night
nt_chancesnow Snow likely. Lows 10 to 20. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 13 30 | 15 28 | 17 19 | 13
Wind 4 mph South 6 mph SW 6 mph West 5 mph West
Humidity 81% 52% 65% 75%
Chance of Precip. 20% 40% 40% 40%
Cloud Cover 65% 75% 78% 78%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Chance of Snow
Sunrise & Sunset
7:00 AM
5:42 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Wednesday
chancesnow Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of snow. Highs in the 20s.
Wednesday Night
nt_chancesnow Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of snow. Lows zero to 10 above.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 18 | 13 29 | 14 25 | 16 16 | 12
Wind 5 mph NW 5 mph WNW 4 mph WNW 1 mph WNW
Humidity 81% 52% 63% 83%
Chance of Precip. 40% 20% 20% 10%
Cloud Cover 57% 57% 51% 39%
Conditions Chance of Snow Chance of Snow Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:59 AM
5:43 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Thursday through Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 35. Lows 5 to 15.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 16 | 8 29 | 11 25 | 13 13 | 10
Wind 0 mph SW 3 mph WNW 4 mph WNW 0 mph NNE
Humidity 74% 50% 61% 84%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 38% 37% 40% 31%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
Sunrise & Sunset
6:58 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Thursday through Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 35. Lows 5 to 15.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 12 | 8 29 | 14 27 | 14 15 | 11
Wind 0 mph ENE 2 mph NW 3 mph WNW 0 mph WSW
Humidity 81% 53% 59% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 28% 32% 38% 24%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:58 AM
5:45 PM
Source: NWS at 3:58 am MST on February 12, 2012
Regional Forecast for Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys
Thursday through Saturday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Highs 25 to 35. Lows 5 to 15.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 14 | 10 29 | 13 27 | 14 15 | 11
Wind 0 mph WNW 3 mph West 3 mph WNW 0 mph WSW
Humidity 81% 51% 59% 78%
Chance of Precip. 10% 10% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 27% 33% 38% 24%
Conditions Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
6:58 AM
5:45 PM
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History & Almanac
February 12, 2012 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (KASE) 34 °F 9 °F
Yesterday 45 °F 14 °F
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days: 35
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Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
Astronomy
Feb. 12, 2012 Rise Set
Actual Time 7:03 AM MST 5:40 PM MST
Civil Twilight 6:35 AM MST 6:08 PM MST
Nautical Twilight 6:04 AM MST 6:39 PM MST
Astronomical Twilight 5:32 AM MST 7:10 PM MST
Moon 11:38 PM MST 9:26 AM MST
Length Of Visible Light 11h 32m
Length of Day
10h 37m
Tomorrow will be 2m 19s longer.
Waning Gibbous, 70% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waning Gibbous
Feb 14
Last Quarter
Feb 21
New
Feb 29
First Quarter
Mar 8
Full
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
48 °F
Lamar
46 °F
Montrose
46 °F
Trinidad
44 °F
Rifle
3 °F
Denver
3 °F
Greeley
3 °F
Erie
6 °F
Fort Collins
6 °F
Denver
Source: NWS
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Independence Pass 37 in 10600 ft
Kiln 27 in 9600 ft
Nast Lake 23 in 8700 ft
Ivanhoe 37 in 10400 ft
Schofield Pass 60 in 10700 ft
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Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Aspen 34 °F Mostly Cloudy 3:19 PM MST
Leadville 26 °F Clear 2:53 PM MST
Eagle 45 °F Mostly Cloudy 2:50 PM MST
Sunlight Mountain 30 °F Light Snow 3:48 PM MST
Flight To ETA Status
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KASE 03:54PM On Time
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KEGE 06:48PM On Time
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Type Condition
Flight Rule: VFR (KASE)
Wind Speed: 6.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 220° (SW)
Ceiling: 9500 ft

SPECI KASE 122219Z 14006KT 9SM SCT016 SCT025 BKN095 01/M03 A2969 RMK AO2 SNE14 P0000

Nearby Events
Event Date Forecast
Eliot Lipp 11:00 PM MST 2012-02-12 Snow, 27°F
Eliot Lipp 8:00 PM MST 2012-02-12 Snow, 28°F
The Aspen Blind Cafe Valentine's Dinner/Concert In the Pitch Dark! 5:00 PM MST 2012-02-14 Chance of Snow, 32°F
The Aspen Blind Cafe Valentine's Dinner/Concert In the Pitch Dark! 8:00 PM MST 2012-02-14 Chance of Snow, 21°F
Aspen's Past to Present 1:00 PM MST 2012-02-14 Chance of Snow, 33°F
Culinary Connectors Aspen Top Restaurant Tour 1:00 PM MST 2012-02-15 Mostly Cloudy, 28°F
Event data courtesy eviesays.com
Sports
Event Date Forecast
Budweiser Shootout 8:29 PM EST on February 18, 2012 Partly Cloudy, 59 °F
Gatorade Duel 1 2:19 PM EST on February 23, 2012 Average High 70° F/ 21° C
Event Date Forecast
AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am 8:30 AM PST on February 12, 2012 Mostly Cloudy, 45 °F
Northern Trust Open 8:30 AM PST on February 16, 2012 Clear, 61 °F
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Windchill Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
CODOT Aspen (10), Aspen, CO 32 °F 24 °F 26 °F 78% SW  at  10 mph 0.00 in / hr 8111 ft 2:45 PM MST MADIS
HADS ASPEN 1SE CO, Aspen, CO - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 8014 ft 2:30 PM MST MADIS
CODOT Shale Bluffs (10), Woody Creek, CO 35 °F 30 °F 24 °F 65% WSW  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 7518 ft 2:33 PM MST MADIS
HADS RUEDI RESERVOIR CO, Woody Creek, CO 39 °F 39 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7790 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
Capitol Creek Valley, Snowmass, CO 33.4 °F 27 °F 25 °F 71% NE  at  6.9 mph 0.00 in / hr 7459 ft 3:24 PM MST Rapid Fire  
HADS FRYING PAN RIVER AT MEREDITH CO, Meredith, CO 38 °F 38 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 7799 ft 2:45 PM MST MADIS
MesoWest NAST LAKE , Meredith, CO 35 °F 35 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 8700 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
RAWS THE CROWN CO, Basalt, CO 35 °F 28 °F 25 °F 66% South  at  9 mph 0.00 in / hr 8381 ft 2:49 PM MST MADIS
Spring Park Reservoir, Carbondale, CO 37.3 °F 32 °F 23 °F 55% SSW  at  7.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7637 ft 3:24 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Spring Park Ridge, Carbondale, CO 38.5 °F 32 °F 24 °F 56% South  at  9.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 7800 ft 3:16 PM MST Normal
CODOT Snowmass @HWY82 mp26.8 (10*), Snowmass, CO 37 °F 32 °F 26 °F 63% SE  at  6 mph 0.00 in / hr 6834 ft 2:49 PM MST MADIS
Aspen Junction, Basalt, CO 43.4 °F 41 °F 26 °F 49% SE  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6840 ft 3:20 PM MST Normal  
CODOT Basalt (8*), Basalt, CO 42 °F 40 °F 24 °F 48% ESE  at  4 mph 0.00 in / hr 6611 ft 2:57 PM MST MADIS
HADS CRYSTAL RIVER NEAR REDSTONE 4N CO, Carbondale, CO - - - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 6919 ft 11:30 AM MST MADIS
MesoWest NORTH LOST TRAIL , Somerset, CO 28 °F 28 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 9200 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
MesoWest KILN , Meredith, CO 32 °F 32 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 9600 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
Crystal River Valley, Carbondale, CO 40.2 °F 38 °F 27 °F 58% SSW  at  4.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 6800 ft 3:23 PM MST Rapid Fire  
Moon Ridge, Crested Butte, CO 30.5 °F 30 °F 21 °F 68% ENE  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 8975 ft 3:24 PM MST Rapid Fire
MesoWest CHAPMAN TUNNEL , Meredith, CO 31 °F 31 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10111 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
Gold Link, Mount Crested Butte, CO 25.0 °F 25 °F 20 °F 81% East  at  0.0 mph 0.00 in / hr 9600 ft 3:24 PM MST Rapid Fire
MesoWest IVANHOE , Meredith, CO 30 °F 30 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10399 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
MesoWest INDEPENDENCE PASS , Twin Lakes, CO 33 °F 33 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10600 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
HADS TWIN LAKE TUNNELL NEAR BALLTOWN CO, Twin Lakes, CO - - - - North  at  - 0.01 in / hr 10470 ft 2:15 PM MST MADIS
MesoWest BUTTE , Crested Butte, CO 29 °F 29 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10160 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
MesoWest BRUMLEY , Twin Lakes, CO 33 °F 33 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10600 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
MesoWest SCHOFIELD PASS , Crested Butte, CO 25 °F 25 °F - - North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 10700 ft 2:00 PM MST MADIS
RAWS TAYLOR PARK CO, Almont, CO 43 °F 41 °F 24 °F 47% SSW  at  4 mph 0.13 in / hr 10419 ft 1:57 PM MST MADIS
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Winter Weather Advisory
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 11:39 AM MST on February 12, 2012

... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon MST
Monday...

* timing... snow will become widespread this afternoon and will
continue through the night before diminishing Monday afternoon.

* Snow accumulation... 4 to 8 inches by noon Monday... mainly in
Pitkin County. Lesser snow amounts are expected over Vail
Pass.

* Winds... south to southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25
mph this afternoon will become west by tonight.

* Visibility... 1 to 2 miles in snow dropping to less than one
mile at times during periods of heavier snow.

* Impacts... mountain roads and highways will become icy and snow
packed. Travel will also be affected by reduced visibilities.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow and/or
blowing snow will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.