SPOT WEATHER

12/15/2008 Weather Discussion: Clear, dry, cold, windy conditions (see wind chill chart below) will continue through tomorrow. A system dropping down from the north will bring snow to the PNW on Wednesday – this storm has similar characteristics as the last one so hopefully it will bring another good dose of snow. Long-term models show snow lasting through Thursday with the next potential snow event happening Sunday/Monday. These unusually cold temperatures are expected to continue through the weekend. Forecast from Monday 4pm to Tuesday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low -4 High 10 -20 wind chill Winds 5-15 E Forecast for Tuesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 0 High 20 Winds 5-10 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: No precipitation expected until early Wednesday morning. It’s a bit too early to bank on snow totals for Wed/Thurs, but, for now it looks to be in the 6-10” range. Tomorrows weather models will dial those numbers in a bit better. Freezing levels: Tonight will be the coldest temperatures thus far. Freezing levels will slowly trend up from well below sea level to 2000’ late Tuesday. Freezing levels are expected to stay well below pass level through the week. Winds: Brisk east winds will increase today and tonight. Tomorrow, east winds will taper and shift westerly in response to Wednesday’s front.