SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

12/30/2008 Weather Discussion: It will be a well deserved break in the weather today but it won’t last long. There is another strong storm expected to hit the mountains late tonight and tomorrow bringing more wind and snow. Long-term models show another significant storm on Thursday evening and Friday – however there won’t be much of a break between these two systems. Thursday’s storm has a high freezing level spike that we will have to keep an eye on. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation .5 in. Water 6-8 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 32 Winds 5-10 E Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5 in. Water 6-8 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 16 Winds 10-20 Gust 40+ TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow should fall today with the main front hitting after 10pm tonight. Moderate snow should fall through the night and most of tomorrow. Early morning convergence zone development could bump up the snow totals a bit. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will spike up to 4000 - 4500’ with the arrival of the warm front, however, east flow should help to keep surface temperatures below the freezing mark. Freezing levels should fall below pass level after 2am and continue to fall to 2000’ by noon tomorrow. Winds: Light east wind will develop today and strengthen tonight. East flow will eventually give way to SW then Westerly wind as the cold front moves through early tomorrow morning. Another convergence wind event is possible for tomorrow - similar to yesterdays.