THE WEATHER

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2/7/2008 Weather Discussion: The wind should begin to taper this afternoon but the snow will intensify and continue through tomorrow as a strong NW flow continues to hammer the PNW. Long-term models show a brief break on saturday with a warmer temperatures. The action should pick up for Sunday and continue well onto next week. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation 1 -1.5 in. Water 10-15 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 28 Winds 15-30 W gust to 50 Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5-.75 in. Water 6-12 in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 32 Winds 10-20W tapering TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Snow should intensify as the convergence zone settles in for the night. Storm totals could be well in the +3" of water range. Wouldn't be surprise to see +30-40" of new snow by Saturday morning. Freezing levels: Freezing levels should drop to around the 3000' today. A warming trend is expected to start around 4am tomorrow with freezing levels reaching pass level by 4pm. Freezing levels will hold steady right near the 4000' through the weekend. Could see a mixed rain and snow event early Saturday morning. Winds: Winds should slowly taper through the evening to a managabel speed but is expected to be a nuisance until noon tomorrow. A steady westerly flow should continue into the weekend.