Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Saturday & Sunday
Look for snowy and breezy conditions today particularly along the west side of the Cascades from Hwy 2 south. Snow could be heavy at times if you travel near Snoqualmie Pass or the Cascade Volcanoes. These locations could pick-up a foot or more of snow during the day Saturday. Other areas should continue to see snow showers, but these will taper off quickly as you move east of the Cascade crest. You could even see a few sun breaks between precipitation in places like Hurricane Ridge, Mt Baker, and Washington Pass. Expect winds to increase in the afternoon bringing moderate winds even to lower elevations.
Most areas should see a break in the action during the late evening hours before the next storm system moves into the region. This break should be particularly shortlived for places like Mt Hood and the southern Washington Cascades. Look for snow to increase after midnight. As we move into Sunday, precipitation should be widespread across the region, spilling over the Cascades to Washington Pass and Mission Ridge. The brunt of this system appears to impact the southern Washington Volcanoes and Mt Hood area where you could find the greatest accumulations.
Weather Forecast
Hurricane Ridge
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with snow showers. Moderate west winds increasing in the afternoon. |
Mt. Baker
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with snow showers. Moderate southwest winds in the afternoon. |
Washington Pass and Leavenworth
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy becoming partly cloudy. Snow showers particularly near the Cascade crest. Moderate west winds. |
Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass
| Saturday | Cloudy with snow. Heavy at times particularly near Snoqualmie Pass. Light to moderate west winds at Pass level. |
Mt. Rainier, Crystal and White Pass
| Saturday | Snow, heaviest near the volcanoes. Sun breaks possible near Crystal. Moderate southwest winds increasing in the afternoon. |
Mt. Hood
| Saturday | Stormy. Snow heavy at times. Very strong west winds. |
Issued: 6:32 AM PST Saturday, January 11, 2020
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | Snow Level | 3000' | 2000' | 1000' | 1500' | 2500' | 2500' | 3000' | 3000' |
| Saturday Afternoon | Snow Level | 2000' | 2500' | 2000' | 2500' | 2500' | 2500' | 2500' | 2000' |
| Saturday Evening | Snow Level | 2000' | 1500' | 1000' | 1000' | 1500' | 2000' | 2000' | 2000' |
| Saturday Night | Snow Level | 2000' | 1000' | 500' | 1000' | 1500' | 2000' | 2000' | 2500' |
| Sunday Morning | Snow Level | 2500' | 1000' | 500' | 1000' | 1500' | 1500' | 2000' | 2500' |
| Sunday Afternoon | Snow Level | 2000' | 1000' | 1000' | 1500' | 2000' | 2000' | 2500' | 2500' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 1500' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 500' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 1500' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1500' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 1500' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 1500' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 1500' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 1500' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
* Easterly flow in the Cascade Passes can cause locally lower Snow or Freezing levels than areas further west.
Freezing Level is when no precipitation is forecast.
Precipitation Forecast
| Saturday | Saturday Night | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | LT 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.50 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Stevens Pass | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 1.00 | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.75 |
| Crystal Mt | 0.50 | 0.25 | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Paradise | 1.00 - 1.50 | 0.75 - 1.00 | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| White Pass | 0.75 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.75 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Mission Ridge | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0.25 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 1.00 - 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Timberline | 1.00 - 1.50 | 1.00 | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Leavenworth | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Sunday | 0.50 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Sunday | 0.75 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 1.00 |
| Saturday Night | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Sunday | 0.75 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.50 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Saturday Night | 0.75 - 1.00 |
| Sunday | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.75 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Sunday | 0.75 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | 0.25 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Saturday Night | 1.00 |
| Sunday | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Saturday Night | 1.00 |
| Sunday | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Leavenworth | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
LT = less than; WE or Water equivalent is the liquid water equivalent of melted snow in hundredths of inches. As a rough approximation 1 inch of snow = about .10 inches WE, or 10 inches of snow = about 1 inch WE.
Issued: 6:32 AM PST Saturday, January 11, 2020
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | W 10 - 20 | SW 5 - 15 | WSW 10 - 20 | WSW 10 - 20 | WNW 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 15 - 25 | WSW 10 - 20 | WSW 20 - 30 | WSW 15 - 25 | W 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Evening | W 15 - 25 | SW 5 - 15 | W 20 - 30 | W 20 - 30 | WSW 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Night | SW 10 - 20 | SW 10 - 20 | W 15 - 25 | W 10 - 20 | W 25 - 35 |
| Sunday Morning | SW 10 - 20 | S 10 - 20 | SW 10 - 20 | SW 10 - 20 | W 20 - 30 |
| Sunday Afternoon | NW 5 - 15 | ENE 5 - 15 | SW 10 - 20 | W 5 - 15 | W 25 - 35 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | W 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 15 - 25 |
| Saturday Evening | W 15 - 25 |
| Saturday Night | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Morning | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | NW 5 - 15 |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | SW 5 - 15 |
| Saturday Afternoon | WSW 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Evening | SW 5 - 15 |
| Saturday Night | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Morning | S 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | ENE 5 - 15 |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WSW 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Afternoon | WSW 20 - 30 |
| Saturday Evening | W 20 - 30 |
| Saturday Night | W 15 - 25 |
| Sunday Morning | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | SW 10 - 20 |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WSW 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Afternoon | WSW 15 - 25 |
| Saturday Evening | W 20 - 30 |
| Saturday Night | W 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Morning | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 5 - 15 |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WNW 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Evening | WSW 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Night | W 25 - 35 |
| Sunday Morning | W 20 - 30 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 25 - 35 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | W 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 15 - 25 |
| Saturday Evening | W 15 - 25 |
| Saturday Night | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Morning | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | NW 5 - 15 |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | SW 5 - 15 |
| Saturday Afternoon | WSW 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Evening | SW 5 - 15 |
| Saturday Night | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Morning | S 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | ENE 5 - 15 |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WSW 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Afternoon | WSW 20 - 30 |
| Saturday Evening | W 20 - 30 |
| Saturday Night | W 15 - 25 |
| Sunday Morning | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | SW 10 - 20 |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WSW 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Afternoon | WSW 15 - 25 |
| Saturday Evening | W 20 - 30 |
| Saturday Night | W 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Morning | SW 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 5 - 15 |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WNW 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Evening | WSW 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Night | W 25 - 35 |
| Sunday Morning | W 20 - 30 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 25 - 35 |
Directions above indicate the direction the wind blows from on the 16-point cardinal scale. These winds indicate "free" winds, or those winds in the atmosphere not influenced by terrain. Topographical effects may produce greater or lower wind speeds in certain locations as well as significant variations in direction.
Free Winds at 9000' (mph)
| Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WSW 15 - 25 | W 10 - 20 | W 30 - 40 | WNW 35 - 45 | W 50 - 65 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 25 - 35 | W 25 - 35 | W 35 - 45 | W 40 - 55 | NW 50 - 65 |
| Saturday Evening | W 20 - 30 | W 25 - 35 | WNW 40 - 55 | WNW 40 - 55 | NW 50 - 65 |
| Saturday Night | W 25 - 35 | W 25 - 35 | W 35 - 45 | W 35 - 45 | WNW 45 - 60 |
| Sunday Morning | WSW 20 - 30 | SW 15 - 25 | W 35 - 45 | W 35 - 45 | W 45 - 60 |
| Sunday Afternoon | WSW 10 - 20 | SW 10 - 20 | W 30 - 40 | W 30 - 40 | W 45 - 60 |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WSW 15 - 25 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 25 - 35 |
| Saturday Evening | W 20 - 30 |
| Saturday Night | W 25 - 35 |
| Sunday Morning | WSW 20 - 30 |
| Sunday Afternoon | WSW 10 - 20 |
| Washington Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | W 10 - 20 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 25 - 35 |
| Saturday Evening | W 25 - 35 |
| Saturday Night | W 25 - 35 |
| Sunday Morning | SW 15 - 25 |
| Sunday Afternoon | SW 10 - 20 |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | W 30 - 40 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Evening | WNW 40 - 55 |
| Saturday Night | W 35 - 45 |
| Sunday Morning | W 35 - 45 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 30 - 40 |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | WNW 35 - 45 |
| Saturday Afternoon | W 40 - 55 |
| Saturday Evening | WNW 40 - 55 |
| Saturday Night | W 35 - 45 |
| Sunday Morning | W 35 - 45 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 30 - 40 |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | W 50 - 65 |
| Saturday Afternoon | NW 50 - 65 |
| Saturday Evening | NW 50 - 65 |
| Saturday Night | WNW 45 - 60 |
| Sunday Morning | W 45 - 60 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 45 - 60 |
Directions above indicate the direction the wind blows from on the 16-point cardinal scale. These winds indicate "free" winds, or those winds in the atmosphere not influenced by terrain. Topographical effects may produce greater or lower wind speeds in certain locations as well as significant variations in direction.
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