SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

12/29/2008 Weather Discussion: A cold front will arrive today bringing more snow to the mountains for the today. There will be a slight break tomorrow as another system prepares its approach for Tuesday night/Wednesday. Long-term models show a strong NW storm track continuing to produce active winter weather well into the New Year. Forecast from Monday 4pm to Tuesday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 3-6” in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 24 Winds 5-15 W Gust 20 Forecast for Tuesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation lt.25 in. Water 1-3” in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 30 Winds 0-10 SE TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: A Puget Sound Convergence will develop behind the front enhancing snow fall through the day. (storm totals of 6-10” possible) Snow will begin to taper off after midnight – there will be a lull in the activity until the next front arrives sometime late tomorrow night or early Wednesday morning. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down from 3500’ to below 2000’ with the passing of the front. Freezing levels will stay low through the night –Tuesday/Wednesday’s warm front will bring a spike in temps but not looking like it will reach 4000’ here at Stevens, but something to keep an eye on. Winds: As usual, we can expect some gust westerly’s with the convergence flow. Models are showing winds picking up through the day and staying pesky through the night. Gust to 40pmh not out of the question. Winds should taper during the early morning hours, and then swing SW to East.