THE WEATHER

1/25/2008 Weather Discussion: The big storm hitting California will actually affect our weather here in the NW by driving up warm air. Therefore we should see temperatures rise through the next 24hours. A cold front is expected to move through the PNW tomorrow morning bringing snow to the mountains for the second part of the weekend. Long-term models show a cool NW flow developing Sunday and continuing for most of next week. This should bring us back into a snowy pattern for a week or so. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 20 Winds 0-5 SE Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 30 Winds 0-10 SW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: An interesting split in the moisture regime has the forecast models confused, therefore exact details will be a challenge. Snow will slowly develop through the day tomorrow with the main wave passing between 4pm and 4am. A relatively dry period is expected on Sunday. Things should organize better later Sunday and Monday – so not expecting any significant accumulations until then. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will briefly spike up to 3500’ by noon tomorrow. Temps should then drop over night as the cold front drops down from the north. Winds: East flow should slowly give way to a SW flow overnight. There could be a mild gusty period tomorrow but should be short lived. A cooler NW flow is expected in the wake of tomorrow night cold front.