Photo by : Powder Buoy

PARK CITY, Utah — Although last week’s first snow forecast did not produce any results, local meteorologist Powder Buoy has spread the news that Tuesday.

In the Cottonwoods and higher elevations, daytime highs of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius and nighttime lows of 0 to 0 degrees Celsius are expected on Tuesday and Wednesday, accompanied by isolated thunderstorms.

Although the model indicates total rainfall amounts of about 15 inches for the event, averages indicate a potential of up to six inches, with several inches more likely.

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The powder buoy theory is as follows: Weather around the world is interconnected, and storms that form in winter or move across the Pacific randomly pass over Hawaii, bringing with them low pressure systems and weather that eventually reaches the mainland. NOAA’s ocean buoys, managed by the National Buoy Data Center, provide 24/7 data on a variety of parameters, including significant wave height. An increase in wave height signals low pressure, which often indicates approaching storms. It typically takes two weeks for such weather to reach the western U.S. from the buoys. While not perfect, this system serves as an early warning for storms. High pressure systems in Utah can redirect storms north, but the buoy’s pattern provides useful insight for planning ski trips.

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