SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

11/28/2009 Weather Short term: A warm front driving into southern BC will produce residual snow showers today. A pattern change to drier warmer weather will begin tomorrow. Long-term: A weak cold front will move through on Monday with high-pressure building in behind it. The rest of the week looks dry with the potential for some cold air moving in late in the week. 24 hour forecast starting at noon on Saturday Precipitation “ Water: .25+ “ of Snow: 3-5 temperatures (F): 4000’ Low: 28 High: 36 5000’ Low: 26 High: 34 Winds speed/Direction Pass level: 5-10 W Ridge top: 5-15 W gust 20+ TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: If we are lucky, we will squeeze four or so inches of snow out of this system before it warms and tapers off through the night. A weak convergence could push totals up a bit, but overall, not expected any significant accumulation. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will slowly rise from 4000’ and 5000’ over night. Freezing level will climb higher on Sunday, possible reaching 8000’. A cold front will bring FL’s back down on Monday. Winds: Westerly winds should stir this afternoon bringing some gusty winds through the pass tonight and tomorrow. It will be possible to get a 40mph gust or two tomorrow. Winds should taper and shift SW for Sunday. jdm