SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

1/29/2009 Weather Discussion: A short live dry period will happen today and tomorrow as high pressure brushes the southern portion of the state. A cold front will arrive sometime tomorrow evening bringing snow to the mountains for Saturday. Long-term models show Sunday being dry. Beyond that, there are still questions on how the storms will track in. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 34 Winds 0-5 W Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 40 Winds 5-15 SW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The next 24 hours will be dry due to building high pressure to our south. A cold front is expected to arrive after 4pm tomorrow. So, snow for Saturday morning but amounts are still a question – I will wait until tomorrow to get a better handle on storm totals for the weekend – not expecting a huge amount. Freezing levels: Today’s high pressure will also bring rising freezing levels. Freezing levels expect to reach 5-6000’ sometime this evening and stay there until the cold front passes through tomorrow night. The good news is that we shouldn't get much moisture with the warming. Winds: The gusty winds during the past 24 hours should come to an end this morning. Light westerly flow will continue until the cold front passes through tomorrow afternoon. Keep a watch out for some gusty frontal winds tomorrow evening.