SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

1/27/2009 Weather Discussion: A warm front today quickly followed by a cold front tonight will provide a nice snowy period for the mountains through tomorrow. Be on the watch for some pockets freezing rain on the road later today. (below 3000’) Long-term models show snow showers persisting for the rest of the week. Beyond that is a big question due to high-pressure building off the coast of California. If this moves north then we could see a dry weekend. If not, we could get some weather tracking in from the NW – stay tuned. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 30 Winds 5-20 W gusty Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 26 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Snow totals are still on track for today. Good orographics could even bump those totals up a few inches. Snow should taper to showers through the evening and become light through tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend up to reach 3500’ this afternoon and then quickly fall back down to 1000’ by tomorrow morning. Winds: Models are showing a gusty wind event today. (Sometime around noon if the front does not stall) Gust to 40 possible – wind should mellow a bit this evening but we can expect blustery conditions to continue through the night.