THE WEATHER

2/8/2008 Weather Discussion: The next 24 hours will be interesting as a warm front enters the picture. A steady stream of moisture with warmer temps will bring a potential of rain to the mix. The wind is expected to taper this afternoon but remain gusty. Long-term models show the next organized system coming through Saturday night. A well deserved dry period is showing up for late Sunday/Monday. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation .75-1 in. Water 8-12 in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 32 Winds 5-15 W Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .75 in. Water 1-5 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 36 Winds 20-40 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Heavy snow should continue until after midnight. Snow expected to turn to rain at the base by 4am. Mixed rain and snow is expected on the upper mountain by mid day. A stronger moisture push expected after 4pm tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will slowly rise to peak near 5000’ by 4am tomorrow morning. Freezing levels will bounce between 4 and 5000’ through the day. Temps expected to drop below freezing sometime early Sunday morning. Winds: Winds should slow some today but remain gusty. Another strong frontal push is expected after 2am with gust potential above 50mph. Winds should slow tomorrow with breezy conditions persisting through the weekend.