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.