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.