THE WEATHER

1/10/2008 Weather Discussion: A steady Puget Sound Convergence Zone will produce heavy snow through the night. Freezing levels will bounce between 3000 and 4500’ a few times through the next 36-48 hours. Long-term models show a break tomorrow night before another snowy system moves through on Saturday. High-pressure is expected to develop late Saturday night producing a brief dry period for Sunday/Monday. The 8-10day jet stream model is still showing the northern jet pushing way north by the middle of next week. This has the potential to break the storm track for a while. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation 1 -1.5” in. Water 12-16” in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 34 Winds 5-15 W gusty Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 4-6” in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 34 Winds 5-15 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: A Puget Sound Convergence will be in full force through the night. This has potential to push storm totals to the 2-3”of water range. The snow machine should be pretty much done by noon tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will peak between 4 and 4500’ today and stay there until noon tomorrow. Freezing levels are expected to fall through the day tomorrow to 3000’ and then rise back up on Saturday to near pass level once again. Winds: Consistent westerly winds with gusty periods should continue to blow through the night. Winds should start to mellow by 4pm tomorrow.