Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Sunday & Monday
Generally quiet weather, with a mix of sun and clouds, will help us close out the weekend. Most locations should see at least some sunshine during the day. Clouds will start to increase along the east slopes of the range and in areas further south around lunchtime. You'll also notice a marked increase in E-SE winds. It could get quite breezy near Mt Hood, the Cascade Crest, and the mountain passes. The only real precipitation on Sunday might be a few very light upslope snow showers in the Methow region.
Overnight a low pressure starts to lift northward from California and rotate moisture into our area from the SE. Precipitation will slowly move from south to north on both sides of the range. With this flow pattern, snowfall favors the Mt Hood, East South, and East Central zones. E to SE winds peak Sunday night with the onset of precipitation before slowly decreasing into Monday.
The low pressure morphs into a narrow trough, which causes very light showers to linger in the Cascades. Overall this weak system is contradictory to our normal patterns, with the bulk of the energy focused east of the Crest. Unfortunately, with a relatively poor moisture tap, we're only talking about a few inches of snow.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Sunday | Mostly sunny with a few passing high clouds. |
| Sunday Night | Mostly clear becoming mostly cloudy. |
West North
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy in the morning, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. |
| Sunday Night | Clouds increasing overnight and becoming mostly cloudy. A few flurries possible in the eastern part of the zone. |
West Central
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy in the morning, becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon. |
| Sunday Night | Increasing clouds overnight. Light to moderate ESE winds. A few flurries possible. |
West South
| Sunday | Mostly sunny with clouds increasing in the afternoon. ESE winds increasing becoming light to moderate. |
| Sunday Night | Cloudy with showers starting around midnight. Moderate ESE winds, potentially stronger near the crest. |
Stevens Pass
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy in the morning becoming scattered and partly sunny. Light E flow. |
| Sunday Night | Clouds increasing overnight with a few light snow showers. Moderate ESE winds. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Sunday | Becoming mostly sunny in the morning with clouds increasing later in the day. Light ESE winds increasing in the afternoon. |
| Sunday Night | Clouds increasing overnight with a few light snow showers. Moderate ESE winds. |
East North
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy with a few sun breaks possible. Very light upslope snow showers particularly in the eastern portion of the zone. |
| Sunday Night | Cloudy with a few light snow showers. SE winds becoming light to moderate. |
East Central
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy with a few sun breaks possible. Increase mid/low clouds in the afternoon. SE winds becoming light to moderate. |
| Sunday Night | Cloudy with snow showers developing heavier near and south of the Wenatchee Mts. Moderate ESE winds becoming strong and gusty. |
East South
| Sunday | Partly to mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon. SE winds becoming light to moderate. |
| Sunday Night | Cloudy with light snow showers developing. Moderate ESE winds becoming strong and gusty. |
Mt. Hood
| Sunday | Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing high clouds in the afternoon. SE winds increasing significantly and becoming moderate to strong and gusty. |
| Sunday Night | Cloudy with generally light snow showers. Strong and gusty SE winds decreasing slightly. |
Issued: 6:57 AM PST Sunday, February 4, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 2500' | None' | 2500' |
| Sunday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4500' | 4500' | None' | 4500' |
| Sunday Evening | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 3000' |
| Sunday Night | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 2500' | None' | 3000' |
| Monday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 2500' | None' | 3000' |
| Monday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 4000' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' (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
| Sunday | Sunday Night | Monday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| White Pass | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Timberline | 0 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Monday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Monday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
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: 6:57 AM PST Sunday, February 4, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | ESE None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SE None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SE None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SE None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | ESE None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | SE None - None |
| Sunday Evening | SE None - None |
| Sunday Night | SE None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | ESE None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | SE None - None |
| Sunday Evening | SE None - None |
| Sunday Night | 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.
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