January 18, 2010

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

1/18/2010 Weather

Short Term: A dry day is expected today. A low pressure system moving up the coast will spin another round of weak showers through the area tomorrow.

Long Term: The northern jet will continue to drive into California.(they are expecting 5-10’ of snow this week) Here in the Cascades, we will continue to get weak pulses of moisture separated by dry periods for the extended period. Cooler air is on the way to finish out the week.

24 hour Forecast Starting at NOON on Monday.
Precipitation
“ Water: .24
“ of Snow: 1-3

Temperatures (F):
4000’ Low: 30 High: 34
5000’ Low: 28 High: 30

Winds speed/Direction
Pass level: 5-10 E
Ridge top: 5-15 E gusty

TRENDS AND TIMING
Precipitation: Light mixed rain and snow is expected during the early morning hours. Light showers will continue through the day tomorrow.

Freezing levels: Freezing levels will rise to 4500’ by day light tomorrow. East flow will help keep surface temperature near freezing.

Winds: East flow will strengthen today- Could get gusty at times. JDM

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