SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

11/27/2009 Weather Short term: It was nice to a get a surprise 4” of snow last night due to the stubborn system refusing to move very fast. The atmosphere is quickly drying and clearing to our west – the sun should make an appearance between the light snow showers through the day. Another system will slide south tomorrow for a chance of more snow. Long-term: High pressure is expected to build in on Sunday; this will push the moisture north and dry us out for the beginning of the week. The rest of the week looks to be leaning on the dry and mild side. 24 hour forecast starting at noon on Friday Precipitation “ Water: lt.25 “ of Snow: 0-3 temperatures (F): 4000’ Low: 26 High: 32 5000’ Low: 24 High: 30 Winds speed/Direction Pass level: 0-5 NNW – shifting W Ridge top: 5-10 NNW - shifting W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow showers will linger through the night. Snow will redevelop after 7am tomorrow and continue through the day. Snow will be on the wet side due to the mild temperatures. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will dip to 2000’ overnight. Freezing levels will rebound to near 4000’ tomorrow where they will hold steady until they raise further on Sunday. Winds: Light northerly winds will shift westerly overnight. Westerly will push through the pass tomorrow and be blustery at times, but nothing to worrisome. jdm