THE WEATHER

12/15/2007 Weather Discussion: Snow should slowly taper off to showers today with a drier period tonight and the first part of tomorrow. The next system arrives tomorrow night. Long-term model show a snowy week ahead as systems continue to line up for their shot at the PNW. Currently, the timing of these systems is for tomorrow night one Tuesday and then other one for Thursday/Friday. “Game on” Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 30 Winds 5-10 SW Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 25 High 32 Winds 0-10 S TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Convergence winds with good orographics could dump 5 or more inches today. The winds should shift this afternoon, which should be the beginning of the end of the main snow. Snow showers should stick on the crest through the night and tomorrow. Snow from the next system expected to arrive after 4pm tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels should hover between 2500 and 3000’ for the next 12 hours. The southerly influence will raise temps to 3500’ or above tomorrow. Temps should drop back down with the passing of tomorrow night’s cold front. Winds: Westerly winds slowing and shifting to a southerly flow overnight. Should remain S/SE until Sunday night’s front drives westerly once again.