3/15/08 WEATHER

3/15/2008 Weather Discussion: A short dry period is expected tonight and tomorrow. The next system is expected to bring snow to the mountains Sunday night and Monday. Long-term models show a northwest flow keeping snow in the forecast for most of next week. Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation .10 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 32 Winds 0-10 NW Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 32 Winds 0-5 NNW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Mountain snow showers will slowly taper off through the night. We can expect a relatively dry day tomorrow. Snow should begin again after 7pm tomorrow night. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will remain below pass level through the weekend. Some sun breaks tomorrow may push the surface temps up above freezing. The freezing levels will drop to near 2000’ or lower tomorrow – warming for Monday. Winds: A mild WNW flow will keep winds low. It may be possible to get some brief gusty periods as cold air moves in tonight or early tomorrow. Not expecting any huge winds with these systems. jdm