THE WEATHER

1/11/2008 Weather Discussion: The snow is expected to taper off through the day leaving us with a pretty quiet night. Snow is expected to return tomorrow, dry on Sunday with another system on Monday. Temps will bounce up and down with the passing of the fronts. Long-term models continue to show a strong high-pressure ridge developing midweek. This will cut off the storm track and bring dry weather to the PNW starting Wednesday and most likely continuing into the weekend. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 28 Winds 0-5 W Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25+ in. Water 3-6” in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 34 Winds 0-10 SW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: We should see a dry night with snow re-developing after 10am tomorrow. Could see and intense period of snow between 10am and 4pm but should be done by late afternoon. Sunday looks dry with another similar push or moisture on Monday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will dip to 3000’ today. Freezing levels will briefly rise back up to pass level tomorrow by 10am but should quickly fall back down by evening. A similar event with warmer temps will happen on Monday. Winds: Gusty ridge top winds should subside today. Should be pretty mellow tonight. A SW flow will develop with the approach of tomorrow’s warm front.