SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

12/27/2008 Weather Discussion: The approaching warm front has stalled and is currently over the Olympics. This means we could still see some wind and possible a few degrees warmer before the day ends. Precipitation will continue through the weekend. Long-term models show a low pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska spinning cool, wet disturbances into the PNW well into next week. Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation .5-.75 in. Water 6-10” in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 32 Winds 5-15 W Gust 20 Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5 in. Water 4-6” in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 26 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Moderate snow should continue today and tonight with a nice convergence flow well established. Snow should begin to taper to showers through tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels could trend slightly up today before they fall later this evening. Freezing levels should be well below pass level by midnight tonight if not before. Freezing levels should hover around 2500’ tomorrow. Winds: A moderate wind event is still possible as the front passes through the mountains in a few hours. Probable won’t get huge winds but we should expect some gusty periods this afternoon.