SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/18/2009 Weather Discussion: High pressure centered over Idaho will confine the moisture to the northwest corner of the state today. A low-pressure cell spinning in the Gulf of Alaska will begin spinning bands of moisture in the PNW tomorrow. Long-term models show the low in the Gulf continuing to bring active weather to the PNW through most of next week. Lowering freezing levels expected on Friday bringing more snow for the weekend. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 36 Winds 0-5 SW Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25+ in. Water 2-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 36 Winds 0-5 S TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The precipitation is expected to arrive in the mountains early tomorrow morning. This will most likely be a light rain/snow mixed event. This rain snow game will continue until a cold front changes everything to snow on Friday. Freezing levels: The freezing levels should reach 4000’ feet this afternoon and then fluctuate between 4 and 5k until Friday morning when they will fall in the wake of a cold front. Winds: Light SSW flow will slowly swing West by Friday. The wind will show up again with Friday’s strong cold front.