SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

1/10/2009 Weather Discussion: A strengthening warm front will push through today bringing snow and rain to the mountains through Monday. Long-term models show high pressure building Monday producing a dry and mild week of weather for the North Central Cascades. Forecast from Saturday 4pm Sunday 4am Precipitation .5 - .75 in. Water 6-10” in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 34 Winds 5-10 W Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5 -.75 in. Water 0-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 32 High 36 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow will continue today and then intensify later this evening. Snow will turn to rain on the lower mountain overnight and then eventually be all rain tomorrow. Rain will slowly taper to showers Monday - dry from Tuesday through the rest of the week. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend up to 4000’ through the day and then continue its climb to 5 or 6000’ through the night. Mild temperatures are expected to continue well into next week. Winds: Some gusty frontal winds can be expected this afternoon, but overall there are no significant wind concerns at this time. Westerly flow should continue through the weekend.