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.