Start Time 7:30am Sunday 3/1/09

Happy March Everyone! Ski as much as you can...

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/28/2009 Weather Discussion: A warm front approaching from the south will bring a round of on-again-off-again precipitation for the next few days. Long-term models show a cold front pushing a stronger band of moisture on Monday. The jury is still out on whether this will be snow, mixed rain and snow or rain. The freezing levels are expected to hover right at 4000’ on Monday and Tuesday. Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation .25-.5 in. Water 2-5 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 34 Winds 5-10 ESE Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 34 High 36 Winds 5-10 SE TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Radar is picking up the first signs of the approaching system on the southern Washington border. ETA is expected later this afternoon. Snow should fall to first but then it is expected to change to mixed rain and snow through the night and then eventually all rain below 5000’ tomorrow. Could bump up snow totals a bit if east flow holds longer than models show. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend up today to reach 4000’ by 4pm and then creep up further tomorrow. East flow has the potential to hold surface temperatures just below the freezing mark for most of the night. Winds: East flow will slowly weaken over night and swing SE tomorrow.

Start Time 7:30am Sat. 2/28/09

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/27/2009 Weather Discussion: It’s shaping up to be an amazing day. Sun, cool temps and fresh snow- sweet. A complicated low-pressure system tracking up from the south will bring warmer air and moisture to the PNW tomorrow afternoon and Sunday. This feature has a lot of what-ifs, mainly with freezing levels associated with the moisture. Long-term models show a cold front on the heals of Sundays weather, which will bring more moisture with cooling temps. The timing of all this is sketchy, but it will make for interesting conditions above and below the snow pack. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 20 Winds 0-5 E Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 26 Winds 0-10 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Things should remain dry through most of tomorrow. The system tracking up from the south is timing out to arrive after 4pm tomorrow. The temps are right on the edge for mixed rain and or snow event late tomorrow night, possible rain on Sunday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will slowly trend up to reach pass level by late tomorrow night. East flow will help hold surface temps just below the freezing mark until Sunday. Models are currently showing 5-6000’ freezing levels for Sunday Winds: East flow will strengthen during the next 24 hours but eventually give way to SW flow early Sunday.

Start Time Friday 27th---7:30am

With about 20" of new snow on the most resent crust and the faceted layer below the crust the snow pack will have to be watched especially over the next week. We are in the spring time mode now where avalanche potential is usually higher in the afternoons with day time warming. Over the next week or so with the freezing level fluctuating and further snow load avalanche conditions could change rapidly. Please turn your snow pack tests to Corey. Bring it on. Jon

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/26/2009 Weather Discussion: Things will begin to dry out today as a high-pressure ridge builds over the region. REALLY good conditions today with cool temps holding and maybe even some sun. Long-term models show dry through Saturday with a low pressure system tracking up from the south late Saturday or early Sunday morning. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 8 High 16 Winds 5-10 WNW Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 10 High 26 Winds 0-5 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light mountains snow showers will taper off through the day. Dry conditions will continue tomorrow and most of Saturday. Freezing levels: Cold air from the north will bring freezing levels to sea level tonight and tomorrow. A warming trend will start to bring temps up late Friday and Saturday. Winds: Gusty ridge top winds are currently blowing but those should taper as well through the day. East flow development expected late tomorrow and Saturday.

Start Time Thursday--6:15am

Will try again in the morning with the day crew and do some cleanup across Cowboy.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/25/2009 Weather Discussion: A low pressure system sliding down the coast will spin another round of snow and cooler temperatures into the Cascades today. Long-term models show a drying trend starting tomorrow and lasting through the first part of the weekend. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation .25-.5 in. Water 4-8” in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 28 Winds 0-5 SW Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 12 High 18 Winds 0-5 SW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The center of the low is expected to track right over the state late tonight. This will push an initial period of moderate snow this afternoon but it should taper off quickly over night. Light showers in the morning will taper off by noon or so. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down from 3500’to at or below 1000’ by 4am tomorrow morning. Winds: Winds will not be much of a factor for the next few days. WSW flow will continue tomorrow until conditions set up for east flow development on Friday.

Start Time Weds 25th--6:15am

Boy howdy--Skiing is quit different since the 11th of January. JA

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/24/2009 Weather Discussion: A cutoff low sitting off the coast will spins bands of moisture into the mountains through the remaining week. Long-term models show a brief dry period on the weekend and then another similar pattern developing for next week. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation .25+ in. Water 3-5 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 32 Winds 5-15 W gusty Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 32 Winds 5-10 SW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: These bands do not have a whole lot of moisture in them, so not a huge snow producer. However, we should get a few inches every day, which will add up to some good skiing. A weak convergence this evening could bump up snow totals an inch or two. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will stick around pass level until tomorrow afternoon. Freezing will then drop in the wake of a stronger cold front. Freezing levels could get dip below 1000’ on Thursday. Winds: Gusty frontal winds are possible this afternoon. It will be possible to get some gust above 30mph this evening. Winds should taper over night and shift SW tomorrow.

Start Time 7:30am Tues. 2/24/09

Looks like we are going to get some snow!!! Blaster's Test will be March 18th, 10:00am summit room. Applications for the exam and study packets should be here on 2/24/09, ask Jon or Patty for them. Need to get the applications in asap. Cheers, Patty

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/23/2009 Weather Discussion: Finally, some snow for the mountains. A low-pressure system churning off the western coast will spin a series of storms into the PNW for most of the week. Long-term models indicate that this pattern will continue well into the weekend. Could have some good snow accumulation by the end of the week. Forecast from Monday 4pm to Tuesday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 32 Winds 0-5 SW Forecast for Tuesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5 in. Water 4-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 32 Winds 5-15 W gusty TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The next band of moisture should reach the mountains just after 4pm today. Could see a little snow rain mix to start but is should be mostly snow through the night and tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels should trend down from 5000’ today to 4000’ by midnight or so. Temps will stay just under the freezing mark through tomorrow. Freezing levels will continue lowering as the week progresses. Winds: Winds should swing SW the West overnight. Watch for a brief post-frontal wind event tomorrow afternoon. Could also provide a little convergence help.

Start Time 7:30am Mon. 2/23/09

We dodged the bullet with the "R" word. Pray for Snow.

Start Time 7:30am Sunday 2/22/09

Sounds like winter is returning to us. Could be interesting.

Start Time Saturday 21st--7:30am

More Sun today, Warm---Its the middle of February---Spring Time

Start Time Friday 20th--7:30am

Sunny today. Good, intresting skiing.

Start Time Thursday 19th--7:30am

Backcountry warning!Large,Loud settlement at 5100' on NW aspects. Colapses at 40cms on a faceted layer.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/18/2009 Weather Discussion: More of the same nice weather today. This pattern is expected to continue though most of the weekend. Long-term models show a change to a wetter pattern happening late in the weekend and early next week. Stay tuned for details. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 38 Winds 0-5 SE Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 40 Winds 0-5SE TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Dry. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will creep above pass level today with good radiant heat to warm up surface temps. Good diurnal temperature swings expected to continue for the next few days. Watch that ice on the road in the mornings. Winds: Westerly flow aloft will shift to SE during the next 24 hours. No wind issue to note until the weekend.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/17/2009 Weather Discussion: A rather benign weather pattern will bring a dry and mild week to the PNW. Long-term models show a shift during the weekend that could open the door for a cooler and wetter pattern. Something to keep our eye on for sure. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 32 Winds 0-5 W Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 34 Winds 0-5 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Could see a flake or two due to some lingering instability in the atmosphere, but dry conditions will prevail for the most part. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will hover between 3 and 4000’ through tomorrow. Surface temperatures will cool at night and warm during the day under clear conditions. (Diurnal temperature swings) Winds: Light west flow will dominate the wind pattern for the next 24 -36 hours.

Start Time 7:30am Tues. 2/17/09

Start Time 7:29am Mon 2/16/09

Don't forget Tuesday nights NWAC Fundraiser at Sleeping Lady!!! Also, that faceted layer is still there, be heads up in the backcountry. Cheers, Patty

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/14/2009 Weather Discussion: Nothing new to report. Light “wrap around” snow showers will continue to show up from time to time through the remainder of the weekend. Long-term models show this pattern continuing through the week Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 24 Winds 0-5 E Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 26 Winds 0-10 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Just some flurries here and there. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will continue to hold around 2500’ through the rest of the weekend. Winds: Yup, east flow.

Start Time 7:30 2/15/09 Sunday

Happy Valentines Day Everyone!!! Hey, if you didn't get your finger prints done at the refresher, come see me. We need to get these done to get our Blasters license renewal. Don't forget about Tuesday night NWAC fundraiser at Sleeping Lady. Thanks Rib, for taking your time and writing Senator Haugen about funding for NWAC! Also, last but not least, don't forget to be safe out in the backcountry. And, let me know what you see and observe when you do go out there. Cheers, Patty

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/13/2009 Weather Discussion: It is nice to see a little of the white stuff making it to the crest. These are mainly spin off bands of moisture making their way up the Columbia River. We can expect this pattern continue through the weekend. No real accumulation expected here at the pass. Long-term models show more of the same through next week. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation lt .10 in. Water Trace - 2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 22 Winds 5-15 E gusty Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water Trace-1 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 26 Winds 5-15 E gusty TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow from the *“wrap around” affect will continue through the weekend. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will hold steady around the 2500’ mark for the next 48 hours. East winds will keep surface temps and wind chill on the cool side. Winds: Steady east flow will continue today and tomorrow with some periodic gusty periods possible. *When storms track into the Columbia Gorge, they tend to move right up the river and spread precipitation inland, missing or going around the Cascades. The southern volcanoes as well Mission Ridge can get good snow out of these patterns. The locals refer to this as the wrap around effect.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

Wish there was better news. 2/12/2009 Weather Discussion: A low-pressures system will track just off the western coast toady bringing high clouds but no moisture to the Cascade Mountains. Hopefully, this inversion layer will burn off for some sun breaks today. Long-term models show this pattern continuing through the next 6-10 days. We could get some weak bands of “spin off” moisture but it should not be much. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 14 High 20 Winds 5-10 E Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 14 High 20 Winds 5-10 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: No significant moisture expected through the holiday weekend. Could see a flurry or two as these systems pass by – but that will be about it. Freezing levels: Surface temperatures will remain low with the help of cooler air being pulled in from the east. Freezing levels will stick between 2000’ and 3000’ through the weekend. Winds: East flow will strengthen today and stay entrenched through the weekend. Could see some gusty periods as those systems slide by the NW coast and enhance the east west gradient.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/11/2009 Weather Discussion: High pressure will produce pleasant, dry weather through the weekend. A system will brush by the coast late Thursday but only high clouds will reach the north central mountains. Long-term models show the dry period lasting through the weekend, with the next potential for snow late Sunday or Monday. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 18 Winds 0-5 E Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 26 Winds 0-5 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Insignificant moisture expected for the next 48 hrs. Freezing levels: Freezing level will hover between 2500’ and 3500’ through Friday. Sun during the day and clear nights will produce a nice diurnal temperature swing. Winds: Light east flow will continue well into the weekend.

Start Time 7:30am Weds. 2/11/09

Went out and did a crown profile on East Highland bowl. First reported skiier triggered slide on that faceted layer. Check out the profile on the clip board. Also, don't forget about the NWAC Fundraiser on the 17th of Feb. Tuesday night, starts at 6:00pm. Write your senator as well. Cheers, Patty

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/10/2009 Weather Discussion: Light snow will fall in the mountains as a low-pressure system slides down the coast. High pressure will begin to build tonight and end to the moisture for tomorrow. Long-term models show a series of storms brushing the coast and tracking into California. The next fly-by will be Thursday/Friday with the weekend looking dry and then another similar system passing by early next week. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 14 High 20 Winds 0-10 E Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 26 Winds 0-5 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow is currently falling. Snow is expected to taper off over night. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend up from 500’ to 2000’ today. East flow will keep surface temperatures low through tomorrow. Winds: East flow will hold steady until tomorrow afternoon when a light westerly will swing in. East flow is expected to re-establish on Thursday.

7:30 start time Tuesday 2/10/09

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/9/2009 Weather Discussion: Light snow showers with sun breaks should continue today as the atmosphere tries to stabilize. A low-pressure system will then roll down the coast tomorrow bringing more light snow to the mountains. Long-term models show another dry period mid week with another low-pressure system sliding down the coast during the weekend. These system are tracking more to our south – not favorable for any huge dumps, unfortunately. Forecast from Monday 4pm Tuesday 4am Precipitation .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 22 Winds 0-5 W Forecast for Tuesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .10 in. Water 1-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 20 Winds 0-10 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light passing snow showers with little to no accumulation will continue for the next 24hrs. The next band of snow should arrive around noon tomorrow. Snow totals are not that impressive, but are calculating out to be 3-6” through Wednesday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down from 3500’ to 1000' tonight. Freezing levels will rise during the afternoon hours with the arrival of a warm front. Surface temperatures should stay below freezing with these systems. Winds: Light westerly flow will continue today. East flow will develop tomorrow.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/8/2009 Weather Discussion: A cold front will bring some light snow and falling temperatures to the mountains tonight and early tomorrow. Long-term models show a bigger, more organized, system on Tuesday. NW flow will continuing to push weak disturbances into the PNW through next weekend. Forecast from Sunday 4pm Monday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 26 Winds 0-5 E Forecast for Monday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .10 in. Water 1-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 24 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow will develop tonight and taper to flurries after 10am tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down from 3000’ today to 1000’ or lower tomorrow. Cool temperatures will stick around through the middle of the week. Winds: East flow will switch to westerly after the passing of the front tomorrow morning. Could be a brief breezing period tomorrow morning.

Start Time 7:27am Monday 2/9/09

Attention All Patrollers!!! Please send a quick e-mail to Senator Haugen letting her know that you support Bill 5596. Her e-mail is haugen.marymargaret@leg.wa.gov. This is important to help support NWAC. Also, there is a fundraiser at Sleeping Lady on Tues Feb. 17th at 6:00pm. Should be a good time. Thanks everyone! Patty

Start Time 7:31am Sun 2/8/09

Hey Everyone, Mark the date for Tues. Feb. 17th, The NWAC fund raiser will be at Sleeping Lady. (7:00pm, I think) Good Ski Flicks and raffle. Definatey important to show your support. Thanks, Patty

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/6/2009 Weather Discussion: High pressure will build today producing a sunny weekend. Should be really good skiing. Long-term models have a cold front arriving sometime Sunday night; this should bring a little snow to the mountain for Monday. These approaching systems are slowing as they hit land, which tends to break apart or split them. We will have to wait on the specifics as they come in. Forecast from Friday 4pm Saturday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 32 Winds 0-5 E Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 34 Winds 0-5 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Very light snow will begin to taper off today as high pressure builds – this should hold off any moisture for most of the weekend. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will hover between 3 and 4000’ through the weekend. Temperature could dip into the teens tonight and rebound with help of the sun tomorrow. Winds: East flow will develop overnight and strengthen tomorrow.

Start Time 7:30am Sat. 2/7/09

Hey All Stevens Patrollers, I thought I would pass on this e-mail to you all. This is important stuff, please take the time to do something about it. We all should value NWAC, it is an important resource to all of us. Thanks, Patty HEELLP!! We need everyone to write a letter to the Committee Chair for the Bill below. If we don't do this, NWAC is in dire straits, and we all lose out. I cannot emphasize enough the need to support this bill. Please, please take the time to write a letter. It is not only important, it is critical. Thank-you, MJ Michael Jackson Executive Director Alpine Safety Awareness Program www.alpinesafety.org 360-319-2421 All, As I mentioned on Monday, I attended the Transportation Committee hearing of Senate Bill 5596 yesterday. The bill would add a $2 surcharge to all snowmobile license and non-motorized Snow-Park pass purchases. Two people spoke out against the bill, a representative from WSSA (Snowmobile Assoc) and a private citizen who happens to be on the non-motorized Winter Recreation Advisory Board and is a member of the Olympic Mountaineers. I found it disappointing that ther e was opposition to what seems to me like a fairly insignificant charge of $2. At any rate, it would be helpful at this point for all of you to write a quick note to Senator Mary Margaret Haugen , the chair of the Transportation Committee, supporting the bill and recommending that it be moved out of committee. Her e-mail is haugen.marymargaret@leg.wa.gov . You might also write to your legislator if s/he is on the Transportation committee… http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/TRAN/membersstaff.htm and bcc Sentaor Jacobsen, the sponsor of the bill and our champion in Oly. I suggest including the following points: 1. It is absolutely crucial that NWAC continue to operate and be fully funded. Without it, it is impossible for people crossing the mountain passes and recreating in the mountains in winter to obtain accurate information about the avalanche hazard. The absence of NWAC information will result in more avalanche fatalities. 2. Senate Bill 5596 provides a permanent source of funding at an insignificant cost of $2 to those who use the NWAC information the most. 3. The $2 surcharge impacts all recreational user groups. Based on the annual average number of snowmobile licenses and non-mechanized Snow Park permits sold, the snowmobile community and the non-motorized users would both be contributing app. $70,000/year. 4. This bill is fair and provides an easy solution to a long-standing problem. I testified as a representative of the FOAC, so I suggest writing as a concerned winter recreator. Thanks for your help. Please take 10 minutes today and do this! Benj

Hey All, I think this is something we can all rally around - Chris All, As I mentioned on Monday, I attended the Transportation Committee hearing of Senate Bill 5596 yesterday. The bill would add a $2 surcharge to all snowmobile license and non-motorized Snow-Park pass purchases. Two people spoke out against the bill, a representative from WSSA (Snowmobile Assoc) and a private citizen who happens to be on the non-motorized Winter Recreation Advisory Board and is a member of the Olympic Mountaineers. I found it disappointing that ther e was opposition to what seems to me like a fairly insignificant charge of $2. At any rate, it would be helpful at this point for all of you to write a quick note to Senator Mary Margaret Haugen , the chair of the Transportation Committee, supporting the bill and recommending that it be moved out of committee. Her e-mail is haugen.marymargaret@leg.wa.gov . You might also write to your legislator if s/he is on the Transportation committee… http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Committees/TRAN/membersstaff.htm and bcc Sentaor Jacobsen, the sponsor of the bill and our champion in Oly. I suggest including the following points: 1. It is absolutely crucial that NWAC continue to operate and be fully funded. Without it, it is impossible for people crossing the mountain passes and recreating in the mountains in winter to obtain accurate information about the avalanche hazard. The absence of NWAC information will result in more avalanche fatalities. 2. Senate Bill 5596 provides a permanent source of funding at an insignificant cost of $2 to those who use the NWAC information the most. 3. The $2 surcharge impacts all recreational user groups. Based on the annual average number of snowmobile licenses and non-mechanized Snow Park permits sold, the snowmobile community and the non-motorized users would both be contributing app. $70,000/year. 4. This bill is fair and provides an easy solution to a long-standing problem. I testified as a representative of the FOAC, so I suggest writing as a concerned winter recreator. Thanks for your help. Please take 10 minutes today and do this! Benj

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/5/2009 Weather Discussion: Snow? Yes, we should get some snow tonight and tomorrow with a dry period on Saturday and then another bigger snow event on Sunday/Monday. Long-term model show a nice NW flow pattern developing – this should bring us active winter weather through most of next week. – Yeah. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation .10 in. Water 0-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 34 Winds 0-5 W Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 30 Winds 0-5 NW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Could see some initial rain with this system but it should turn to snow through the night and continue tomorrow. Snow is expected to taper off late tomorrow night. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will slowly trend down to 4000’ by midnight tonight. Freezing level are expected to slowly fall to 3000' through the day. Winds: Light east flow will swing to westerly tonight. The system moving slow and does not have a lot of energy – so not expected much wind.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/4/2009 Weather Discussion: Today and tomorrow will remain dry and warm under the influence of high pressure. A cold front will bring precipitation to the mountains tomorrow night and Friday. Long-term models show developing NW flow which could provide a nice February storm cycle. Keep your skis crossed. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 34 Winds 0-5 SW Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 45 Winds 0-5 S TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Dry through most of tomorrow. The approaching system is timing out to arrive sometime after 7pm tomorrow. Could see some rain to start out, but it should turn to snow through the night. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will peak near 7000’ today and stay high through the night. Surface temps should reach freezing as the sun drops. Freezing level will then slowly begin to trend down tomorrow. Freezing level should drop below pass level after passing of the cold front tomorrow evening. Winds: Light SW flow will slowly swing easterly tomorrow and then eventually westerly with the passing of the cold front early Friday morning.

Start Time 7:30am Thurs. 2/5/09

I have been finding an interesting thick faceted layer anywhere from 20 to 50cm from the sueface. Be heads up while touring. Patty

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

2/3/2009 Weather Discussion: High pressure will provide dry and warm weather for most of the remainder of the week. Long-term models show a system tracking in for Friday. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 40 Winds 0-10 S Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 45 Winds 0-5 SW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Dry for the next 48hrs. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will rise to 6-8000’ by mid-day tomorrow. Freezing levels will remain very high until late Thursday. Winds: East flow will shift south and then SW through tomorrow. SW flow will stay in place through Thursday.

Start Time: 7:30am, Monday 2/2/09