THE WEATHER

2/6/2008 Weather Discussion: The snow will lighten up a touch today before the next system plows into the PNW tonight. This system is packing a punch - could see very high winds and significant snow fall in the next 24 -36 hours. The general temperature range will also be warmer than what we have had. Long-term models show continued stormy weather through the weekend. There is a warming trend that may bring freezing levels at or just above pass level for the weekend. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation .75 in. Water 8-12 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 30 Winds 10-15 W Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 1 in. Water 10-14 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 28 Winds 20-40W Gust 50+ TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The next push of moisture is expected to arrive after 4pm today. Heavy mountain snow should increase through the night and continue tomorrow. Storm totals could be 2-3” of water by Friday morning. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will slowly rise through the day. A spike up to near pass level is expected after midnight but should be back down around 2500’ by 10am. \ Winds: Winds should mellow this afternoon. The next front is expected to pass through sometime after 7pm. Wind models are showing sustained 40+ knots after midnight and continuing through most of tomorrow. Could see gust well above 50mph through most of the day tomorrow.