Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Saturday & Sunday
For most of the region, the big story on Saturday will be the continued strong and gusty E winds. Expect the breeziest conditions along the Cascade crest and through the mountain passes. Winds should very gradually decrease into the afternoon and evening. A warm front continues to slowly nudge its way into the area from the SSW. You can already see the effects of the milder temperatures in the Olympics, West North, and West Central zones where 5000ft temps hover near freezing. This warmer air will continue to try and shove its way further east, but the cold easterly winds should hold it at bay for much of the weekend.
Precipitation with this front will also work its way northward, but progress is slow, and the front is weak. On Saturday, showers move into the Olympics, Mt Hood, and West/East South zones. Eventually, a secondary short-wave pushes the front north Saturday night and spreads light showers to places near and north of I90 Sunday morning. The southerly flow with this storm favors locations near the volcanoes, but even there, don't expect more than a couple of inches of snow.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Saturday | Cloudy with rain and snow, mainly in the southern Olympics. |
| Saturday Night | Cloudy with rain and snow, mainly in the southern Olympics. |
West North
| Saturday | Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy. |
West Central
| Saturday | Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds during the day. Moderate and gusty ESE winds. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with light to moderate ESE winds decreasing. |
West South
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with light precipitation spreading from SW to NE. Warmest temperatures and heaviest precipitation on Mt St Helens. Cooler near the Crest. Moderate to strong ESE winds decreasing slightly. |
| Saturday Night | Cloudy with light precipitation. Light to moderate ESE decreasing slightly. Colder closer to the crest. |
Stevens Pass
| Saturday | Mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds. Moderate E flow through the pass with moderate ESE ridgeline winds decreasing slightly in the afternoon. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with light to moderate E flow through the Pass. Light to moderate ESE ridgeline winds. A few flurries possible. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Saturday | Partly cloudy with increasing clouds during the day. Breezy. Moderate E flow through the Pass. Moderate to strong and gusty ESE ridgeline winds. |
| Saturday Night | Cloudy with a few very light showers possible, mainly after midnight. Light to moderate E flow decreasing slightly. Moderate ESE ridgeline winds dropping overnight. |
East North
| Saturday | Mostly sunny with passing high clouds. Light to moderate SE winds. |
| Saturday Night | Increasing clouds, becoming mostly cloudy. Light to moderate SE winds decreasing. |
East Central
| Saturday | Partly cloudy to mostly sunny in the morning with increasing clouds in the afternoon. A few flurries possible. Moderate SE winds strongest near the Crest. |
| Saturday Night | Cloudy with light snow showers. Moderate SE winds turning S and decreasing slightly. |
East South
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy, with clouds lowering throughout the day. A few very light snow showers. Moderate SE winds strongest near the crest. |
| Saturday Night | Cloudy with light snow showers. Light to moderate SE winds turning S and decreasing. |
Mt. Hood
| Saturday | Cloudy with light snow showers. Low-level E winds could be gusty in places. Light to Moderate S winds at middle and upper elevations. |
| Saturday Night | Cloudy with snow showers. Moderate S winds turning SW and becoming strong and gusty. |
Issued: 6:59 AM PST Saturday, February 17, 2024
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* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 1500' | 1500' | None' | 2000' |
| Saturday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 3000' | None' | 3000' |
| Saturday Evening | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2000' | 2500' | None' | 3500' |
| Saturday Night | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 1000' | 2000' | None' | 3500' |
| Sunday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 2500' | None' | 4000' |
| Sunday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 4500' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 2000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 1000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 2000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 2000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4500' (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 | Saturday Night | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Paradise | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 | 0.25 |
| White Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | LT 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Timberline | LT 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0 |
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0 |
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0 |
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0.25 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0 |
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 |
| Sunday | 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: 6:59 AM PST Saturday, February 17, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | S None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | S None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | S None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | S None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | S None - None |
| Saturday Evening | S None - None |
| Saturday Night | SW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | --- None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning | S None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | S None - None |
| Saturday Evening | S None - None |
| Saturday 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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