SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

12/25/2008 Weather Merry Christmas Discussion: Snow showers will linger in the mountains until the next significant system brings heavy precipitation to the Cascades for the weekend. Long-term models show a steady stream of storms tracking toward the PNW for the next 6-10 days. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation .10 in. Water 0-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 22 Winds 0-5 W Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 28 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Snow showers will taper off through the day with little to no snow tomorrow. A major storm tracking toward the PNW will hit the mountains tomorrow afternoon. This system is packing a punch with possible storm totals of 1-4” of water. This system will start out as snow, possible turn to rain/snow mix, and then back to snow by Sunday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will remain near sea level for the next 24 hours. Freezing levels will begin to rise with the arrival of tomorrow front. Freezing levels are expected to reach 4000’-5000’ early Saturday morning. This spike in temps hopefully won’t last long. The freezing are expected to fall back down below pass level Saturday night. Winds: Light Westerly’s will continue until Friday’s system arrives. Strong convergent winds will accompany Friday storm with +-40mph gust possible on Saturday.