Spring Weather Ahead for Star Valley

Spring Weather Ahead for Star Valley

Since the first part of February,Star Valley has been dealing with almost daily precipitation mostly in the form of snow.  The following are the daily observations from Star Valley Ranch.  In the 36 day period beginning on February 3rd, there have only been 3 of those days which have been precipitation free, February 9th 13th and 23rd.   During this stretch of 36 days,  73 inches of snow have fallen equivalent to a water content of 4.63 inches.

 

Star Valley Ranch daily rain and snow from Feb 3-March 10 2019

 

Since Oct 1st, Star Valley Ranch has experienced 180 inches of snow with 14.62 water equivalent.

 

Looking forward,  beginning this week there appears to be a significant change in the expected weather.  Following are the 6-10 days and 2-3 week outlooks issued by the National Weather Service.

6-10 day outlooks for March 16-20 2019
Outlook March 23-April 5 2019

While skill decreases with the length of forecast time, the above changes should lead to more Spring-like weather with gradually warmer temperatures and diminished precipitation.  So there is hope for Spring right around the corner!