THE WEATHER

2/28/2008 Weather Discussion: High-pressure will keep our mountain dry until tomorrow afternoon. A nice system with cooler temps will bring us snow for the weekend. Long-term models show a series of storms separated by high pressure ridges will be the pattern for most of next week. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 32 High 40 Winds 0-5 SE Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 32 High 36 Winds 0-10 SE TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Dry until tomorrow afternoon. The leading edge of the precipitation should show up around 2pm tomorrow. We could see some initial rain below 4500’ but that should be short lived as temps quickly fall with the sun set. Storm totals are uncertain at this time but could get as much as 1” of water by Sunday. I will dial in storm details with tomorrow’s model run. Freezing levels: Could see freezing levels reach 6k today. With some added sun breaks, could get surface temps to reach 40f today. Freezing levels will slowly fall tomorrow dropping below pass level sometime after 4pm. Winds: Weak east flow will develop overnight and stay until tomorrows cold front passes through. Winds should start the SW-W shift around midday tomorrow. A strong westerly push with convergence possibilities will ramp up the wind potential for tomorrow evening. jdm