Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Monday & Tuesday
A weakening low-pressure system drifts northward from just off the California coastline. Bands of moisture have drifted as far north as the central Washington Cascades overnight and should reach the Canadian border by the afternoon. The low-pressure center gradually morphs into a trough and SE winds gradually decrease as a result and shift slightly more southerly. Precipitation continues to focus on areas of the E slopes of the Cascades such as the Wenatchee Mountains, the southern Cascade Volcanoes, and the southeast Olympics where 0.25" precipitation is possible through 4 PM on Monday. Other areas can expect less.
Monday night, the trough axis shifts toward the region, reaching the Cascades in the early morning hours. This should bring a slight uptick in the very light rain and snow overnight.
On Tuesday, expect mostly cloudy conditions with scattered rain and snow showers as the subtle trough shifts across the area. Winds should be light.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Monday | Cloudy with increasing periods of light rain and snow. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. |
West North
| Monday | Cloudy with light rain and snow possible in the afternoon. |
| Monday Night | Periods of light rain and snow. |
West Central
| Monday | Cloudy with periods of very light rain and snow. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with periods of very light rain and snow. |
West South
| Monday | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. Moderate to locally strong and gusty SE winds near the Cascade Crest decrease and turn S. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. |
Stevens Pass
| Monday | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. Decreasing light to moderate ridgeline and light E wind at the Pass. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. Light ridgeline and E wind at the Pass. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Monday | Cloudy with periods of very light rain and snow. Decreasing moderate ridgeline and light to moderate E wind at the Pass. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with increasing periods of light rain and snow. Light ridgeline and E wind at the Pass. |
East North
| Monday | Cloudy with periods of light snow. Decreasing light to moderate ESE winds. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with periods of light snow. |
East Central
| Monday | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. Moderate ESE ridgeline winds become light. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. |
East South
| Monday | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. Decreasing light SE ridgeline winds become S. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. |
Mt. Hood
| Monday | Cloudy with periods of light rain and snow. Decreasing light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Monday Night | Cloudy with decreasing periods of light rain and snow. |
Issued: 7:07 AM PST Monday, February 5, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 3000' | None' | 3000' |
| Monday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3500' | None' | 3500' |
| Monday Evening | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3500' | None' | 4500' |
| Monday Night | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 3000' | None' | 4000' |
| Tuesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 3000' | None' | 3500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 3500' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 4500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
* 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
| Monday | Monday Night | Tuesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0.25 | 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | 0.25 | 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | 0.25 |
| Monday Night | 0.25 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday | 0.25 |
| Monday Night | 0.25 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
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: 7:07 AM PST Monday, February 5, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | S None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SSW None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SSW None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | S None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | SSW None - None |
| Monday Evening | SSW None - None |
| Monday Night | SW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Morning | S None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | SSW None - None |
| Monday Evening | SSW None - None |
| Monday Night | SW 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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