SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/27/2009 Weather Discussion: Light snow showers will persist today before several pulses of energy push through the mountains over the weekend. This will bring a sporty weekend of snow, wind and fluctuating temperatures. Long-term models show no end in the storms stacked out in the North Pacific heading our way. I guess the March lion ate the lamb. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation .10 in. Water 0-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 30 Winds 5-10 W Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25-.5 in. Water 4-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 28 Winds 5-10 WSW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The snow will lighten up tonight and then pick up again tomorrow. The main energy of this storm is not expected to hit Stevens until tomorrow night. Storm totals are currently calculation out to be around 1-1.5” of water or around +-20” of snow when it briefly comes to an end Sunday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down from 3500’ today to 1500’ by tomorrow morning and then quickly rebound during the day. A strong cold front will then drop freezing levels to near sea level on Sunday. Winds: Westerly convergence flow will persist tonight. Wind will then taper and briefly shift SW as the next wave moves in. Models are showing a big wind event Saturday night/Sunday morning with gust as high as 60mph. So we will have to keep a close eye on that potential.