SPOT WEATHE FORECAST

12/23/2008 Weather Discussion: A somewhat unorganized winter storm will slide down the North West coast today bringing snow to the Cascades through tomorrow. Long-term models show another strong system moving in late Friday/Saturday with higher freezing levels. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation Lt .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 12 High 15 Winds 0-5 SE Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5 in. Water 4-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 10 High 20 Winds 0-5 ESE TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Very light snow will fall through the day with the main moisture front hitting during the ealry morning hours. Snow will continue tomorrow and begin to taper off Thursday. The unorganized nature of this system will probably be more shower like than steady snow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend up from 500’ to 2000’ by tomorrow. Freezing levels are then expected to drop back down after the passing of the front sometime tomorrow afternoon/evening. Winds: Not much happening with the wind for the next few days. Light SE flow will persist through tomorrow. Westerly’s will take over on Thursday.