Pacific frontal system on the way

Forecast A fairly vigorous pacific low is off the coast and headed our way with gusty winds, and snow for the mountains.  Freezing levels will initially be around 1800m, and drop sharply over the weekend. We could see a few flakes of snow in the valley by Sunday. The heaviest precipitation will be Saturday morning as the low is right over us. Winds will pick up in behind the storm as the flow switches northwesterly for the first part of next week.  Saturday morning rain  Cool air by Sunday Today Cloudy. 60 percent chance of showers this morning. Rain beginning late this afternoon. Temperature steady near plus 5.  High: 5 °C Tonight Rain. Amount 15 mm. Temperature steady near plus 3.  Low: 3 °C Saturday Periods of rain. Amount 10 to 20 mm. Temperature steady near plus 3.  High: 3 °C Sunday A mix of sun and cloud with 40 percent chance of flurries.  Low: -1 °C High: 2 °C Monday Sunny.  Low: -6 °C High: 2 °C Tuesday Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers.  Low: -3 °C High: 3 °C Wednesday Cloudy with 60 percent chance of showers.  Low: 1 °C High: 6 °C Thursday Periods of snow or rain.  Low: 1 °C High: 6 °C Forecast Issued: Friday, November 1 2013 05:00 PDT

Almanac For November 1 Value Year Greatest Rainfall (1977-2012) 39.2 mm 2010 Greatest Snowfall (1977-2012) 40.4 cm 2004 Greatest Precipitation (1977-2012) 40.4 mm 2004 Most Snow on the Ground (1980-2012) 16.0 cm 1985 Highest Temperature (1977-2012) 12.8 °C 1987 Lowest Temperature (1977-2012) -9.8 °C 1984 Average Maximum Temperature 6.7 °C Average Minimum Temperature -0.2 °C Average Temperature 3.3 °C Sunrise 08:02 Sunset 17:49 Normal High 6 °C Normal Low -1 °C