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.