THE WEATHER

2/16/2008 Weather Discussion: High pressure will build over the PNW today bringing dry pleasant weather to the mountains for the weekend. Temperature will be cool at night with pleasant temps during the day. Long-term models show a low pressure trough approaching the coast on Tuesday. This has potential to launch us into another winter storm cycle. Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 34 Winds 0-5 NE Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 36 Winds 0-10 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Clouds should burn off and the sun should show up today. Dry stable weather expected until Tuesday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will be interesting as east flow tries to keep surface temps low. Freezing levels west of the crest could be as high as 8000’ by Sunday while the east side should stay near pass level. Winds: East flow will develop overnight. We could see some gusty east winds through the pass as the gradient increases west of the crest.