SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

12/24/2008 Weather Discussion: Cold and Snowy conditions will continue today with a relatively quiet Christmas day to follow. A strong storm is tracking in for Friday/Saturday which will bring warmer temperatures and heavy snow to the Cascades. This storm will be sporty with a mix of precipitation types and strong winds. Long-term models show multiple storms stacked out in the big pond which will bring a more typical NW weather pattern for the next week or so. More typical winter temperatures should also accompany this new active weather pattern. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation .25-.5 in. Water 3-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 10 High 18 Winds 5-10 E Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 10 High 20 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Today’s storm totals have been slightly upgrades to 8-10” of snow by midnight tonight. Unstable air will keep the threat of passing snow showers through Christmas day. The next storm is currently timing out to arrive sometime Friday afternoon. Freezing levels: Freezing levels trend up to 2000’ today and then fall back down to sea level or lower tonight. Low freezing levels will persist until Friday’s warm front brings them up to near pass level. Winds: Light east winds will slowly shift to westerly through the night. NW winds will strengthen tomorrow afternoon in response to Friday’s warm front. A strong westerly influence will keep gusty conditions in the mix through the weekend.