3/13/08 WEATHER

3/13/2008 Weather Discussion: An unconsolidated system will push bands of moisture (snow) through the mountains for the next few days. Long-term models show snow showers tapering off late Saturday with high pressure bringing dry weather to the mountains for Sunday. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 3-5 in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 30 Winds 0-5 W Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 34 Winds 0-5W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Today’s band of moisture is expected to taper of after 7pm tonight with another band arriving around 4am. We should then just have light snow showers tomorrow and Saturday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels expected to hover near 3000’ through Saturday. Some sun breaks could push up surface temps. Winds: Today’s east flow will slowly give way to a light westerly flow tonight. These systems are very slow moving so shouldn’t see much in the way of wind for the next 48 hours. jdm