11/25/2008 Weather

11/25/2008 Weather Discussion: A cold front passing through the state will bring some light snow to the mountains today. High pressure is expected to build behind this front providing a dry day tomorrow. Long-term models show another weak system moving through on Thursday/Friday with building high pressure once again bringing dry weather to the PNW for the weekend. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation .10 in. Water Trace -2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 34 Winds 0-5 NW Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 32 Winds 5-15 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow today, drying after midnight – dry Wednesday and most of Thurs. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will be hover between 4 and 5K. East flow will keep surface temps low through tomorrow. A warming trend is expected for Thursday. Winds: Light NW wind will swing north then E tomorrow. Some brisk east winds are possible as gradients strengthen west of the crest.