Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Tuesday & Wednesday
The Pacific Northwest is stuck in a pattern of weak troughs bringing chances for rain/snow and near-normal temperatures.
A weak surface low near the Washington/Idaho border exits NE on Tuesday morning, bringing the associated band of clouds and light rain/snow with it. Weak upper-level troughing remains in its wake, touching off isolated light rain/snow showers with partly to mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Expect more sun breaks east of the Cascades. This could drop 1-2" of snow in some areas. Snow levels remain fairly steady around 3000 ft.
Tuesday night, expect partly cloudy skies with isolated rain/snow showers without much of a ridge between weak troughs.
The next weak trough approaches the coast early in the day on Wednesday. The jetstream pushes the limited energy of the system south toward California. Expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered snow showers throughout the region, but more activity in the southern Cascades. Several inches of snow are most likely for the southern Cascade volcanoes with snow levels in the 1500-3000 ft range.
A very subtle cooling trend gradually lowers snow levels, but expect a diurnal fluctuation in snow levels with the gradually increasing influence of the February sun. Winds should be light at all elevations throughout the short-term forecast.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy with a slight chance of a light rain or snow shower in the afternoon. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. |
West North
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain and snow. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. |
West Central
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain and snow. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. |
West South
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain and snow. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. |
Stevens Pass
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain and snow. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain and snow. Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain or snow showers in the afternoon. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
East North
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain or snow early, then becoming partly cloudy with an isolated rain or snow shower. |
| Tuesday Night | Partly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. |
East Central
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain or snow early, then becoming partly cloudy with an isolated rain or snow shower. |
| Tuesday Night | Partly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. |
East South
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain or snow early, then becoming partly cloudy with an isolated rain or snow shower. |
| Tuesday Night | Partly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. |
Mt. Hood
| Tuesday | Cloudy in the morning with periods of light rain or snow early, then becoming partly to mostly cloudy with an isolated rain or snow shower. |
| Tuesday Night | Partly cloudy with a chance of light rain or snow showers. |
Issued: 6:55 AM PST Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 3000' |
| Tuesday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 3000' |
| Tuesday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2000' | 2500' | None' | 2500' |
| Wednesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2000' | 2000' | None' | 2000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 2500' | None' | 3000' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' |
* 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
| Tuesday | Tuesday Night | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| 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 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | 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 | LT 0.10 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | LT 0.10 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | 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: 6:55 AM PST Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | WSW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | WSW None - None |
| Tuesday Night | WSW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | WSW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | WSW None - None |
| Tuesday Night | WSW 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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