THE WEATHER

1/31/2008 Weather Discussion: Moderate to heavy snow and lowering temps are expected to continue for the next 24 hours. We will see some windy periods as well. Long-term models show this winter storm cycle continuing through the weekend and beyond. There is some uncertainty about the weekend details so I will leave that until tomorrow. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation .5-.75 in. Water 6-10 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 26 Winds 5-10 W gusty Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25-.5 in. Water 3-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 24 Winds 10-20 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Moderate snow expected to continue through tomorrow afternoon. Precipitation is expected to lighten up late Friday evening into early Saturday morning. Freezing levels: Freezing levels expected to slowly drop through the next 24hours reaching 1000’ or lower by Saturday morning. Rising freezing levels are showing up for the weekend. Winds: A steady westerly wind pattern will be the norm for the next 24 hours. A frontal wave is expected to move through around midnight which could bring a period of strong 40+ winds for the early morning hours. Wind should subside through the day.