12/15/16 0800 – The National Weather Service has forecast an increase in clouds and southwest breezes today as a Pacific storm system approaches the west coast.

This storm will spread areas of light rain and some higher elevation snow from west to east overnight. Southwest winds will continue to increase through the night, becoming locally strong by Friday morning.

Areas of rain and high elevation snow will continue through the day on Friday along with strong southwest winds. A wind advisory has been issued for much of the area.

A cold front will move from west to east Friday evening and overnight. Snow levels will fall from 7500-8500 feet early in the evening, down to around 5000 feet by early Saturday morning. Some light snow accumulations and possible winter weather driving conditions will be possible above 6000 feet Friday night and Saturday morning.

Cold conditions will persist behind the front over the weekend and into next week, but chances for additional rain or snow will be near zero.