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.