SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

12/31/2008 Weather Discussion: There won’t be much of a break before the next front hits the mountains tomorrow. The wind should begin to subside but still be blustery through the day. Long-term models show active winter weather continuing until early Friday morning when things will settle down. Friday and Saturday look pretty quiet for now, but there are more storms tracking in for Sunday/Monday. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation .75 in. Water 6-10” in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 26 Winds 5-15 W Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5 -.75 in. Water 4-8 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 34 Winds 0-10 S TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Moderate snow should continue through the night. A warm front will pass through midday tomorrow bringing a short period of wet heavy snow or even rain between 10am and 4pm. The main energy seems to be directed to the south of Snoqualmie pass so doesn’t look like we will get the brunt of the storm. Freezing levels: Freezing levels should remain low through the night. There is a 5000’ freezing level spike expected tomorrow mid morning. Freezing levels are then expected to drop back down soon after 4pm or so. Winds: A 90mph gust was recorded at the top of Tye Mill this morning – if you were wondering what the holdup was. The wind should slowly subside through the day with night skiing being pretty manageable. Winds are expected to swing south with tomorrow warm front and then NW with the following cold front. Another wind event will be possible tomorrow afternoon/evening, but it shouldn’t be as strong as today.