Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Saturday night through Monday
Split flow in the jet stream continues to send major storms north and south of the region while leaving us with relatively benign weather. This pattern should hold as we wrap up the weekend.
Expect a generally dry, calm, and cloudy night across the mountains. Patchy low clouds and fog could form in the mountain valleys and passes. A few very light upslope snow showers might sneak into the East North zone and bring a slight dusting to areas near and north of Lake Chelan.
On Sunday, upper air winds shift more SE and will draw clouds and moisture into the area from central Washington. This should result in overcast skies for locations along and east of the Crest and near Mt Hood. A few snow showers continue for the east slopes of the Cascades north of Hwy 2, but these flurries shouldn't amount to much. For areas further west, even if you start the day cloudy, expect a bit more sunshine by the afternoon. The biggest weather impact on Sunday could be increasing E-SE winds. Breezy conditions will develop near the Crest and in the mountain Passes.
A low-pressure system lifting northward from California Sunday night will spin additional moisture into the area. With SE flow aloft, this will send the bulk of the precipitation into the Mt Hood, East South, and East Central zones. Expect generally light snow showers to move from south to north on both sides of the Cascades. The highest accumulations should occur in the southern half of the forecast region through Monday afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Saturday Night | Partly cloudy with some low clouds/fog. |
| Sunday | Becoming mostly sunny. |
West North
| Saturday Night | Partly to mostly cloudy with some low clouds/fog forming. |
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy in the morning becoming sunnier in the afternoon. |
West Central
| Saturday Night | Partly to mostly cloudy with some low clouds/fog. |
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy in the morning, becoming sunnier by mid-day. |
West South
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with some low clouds/fog forming. |
| Sunday | Becoming partly cloudy to mostly sunny. Passing bands of high clouds. SE winds becoming light to moderate. |
Stevens Pass
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with low clouds/fog. Light E flow developing overnight. |
| Sunday | Cloudy in the morning with increasing sunshine in the afternoon. Light E winds becoming moderate later in the day. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with areas of low clouds/fog. E flow developing overnight. |
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy in the morning becoming mostly sunny. Light E winds becoming moderate in the afternoon. |
East North
| Saturday Night | Cloudy with light upslope snow showers possible. |
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy with a few small sun breaks. Light upslope snow showers. |
East Central
| Saturday Night | Cloudy with areas of low clouds/fog. A few flurries possible near and north of Hwy 2. |
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy with a few small sun breaks. Light upslope snow showers possible, particularly near and north of Hwy 2. Winds becoming SE light to moderate. |
East South
| Saturday Night | Partly to mostly cloudy with patchy low clouds/fog. |
| Sunday | Becoming cloudy. A few flurries possible. SE winds becoming light to moderate. |
Mt. Hood
| Saturday Night | Mostly clear with low clouds/fog in places. |
| Sunday | Mostly sunny becoming overcast. SE winds increasing significantly and becoming moderate to strong. |
Issued: 1:41 PM PST Saturday, February 3, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 4000' |
| Saturday Night | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 4000' |
| Sunday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 3500' |
| Sunday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4000' | 4000' | None' | 3500' |
| Sunday Evening | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 3000' |
| Sunday Night | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 3500' |
| Monday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 3500' |
| Monday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 4000' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
* 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 Night | Sunday | Sunday Night | Monday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| White Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | 0 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | 0 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 |
| Timberline | 0 | 0 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Monday | 0.25 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Monday | 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: 1:41 PM PST Saturday, February 3, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | VAR None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | VAR None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SE None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SE None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | VAR None - None |
| Saturday Night | VAR None - None |
| Sunday Morning | SE None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | SE None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | VAR None - None |
| Saturday Night | VAR None - None |
| Sunday Morning | SE None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | SE None - None |
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.
Issued: 1:41 PM PST Saturday, February 3, 2024
Extended Weather Synopsis for Monday night through Wednesday
Late Monday, a narrow open trough starts to develop over the Pacific Northwest. This should allow a few light showers to linger in the mountains through Tuesday. An approaching storm slides down the British Columbia coastline overnight and will help bring a better chance of significant precipitation to the region. Right now, the moisture tap looks thin, so this won't likely produce impressive snow totals. However, it should help temperatures drop and open the door for additional disturbances later in the week.
Extended Snow/Freezing Levels
| Mt. Baker | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Hood | Easterly Flow * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | * |
| Tuesday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Tuesday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Wednesday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | * |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
* 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.
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