Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Friday & Saturday
A flattening ridge of high pressure brings one final day of dry and mild weather. Clear skies enabled a cool start to the day with freezing levels dropping down to 3000-4000 ft overnight. But expect freezing levels do rise to 5000-7500 ft by the afternoon. The mildest temperatures will be in the southern Cascades and east of the Cascade Crest. Westerly winds start the day light, but increase into the moderate range for areas east of the Cascade Crest by the afternoon as clouds spread in from the WNW.
Friday evening, clouds increase through the evening hours with very light rain and snow developing overnight for areas from Snoqualmie Pass northward as a low slides down the British Columbia coastline.
On Saturday as a subtle warm front appraches, expect light rain and snow for the Washington Cascades near and west of the Cascade Crest, mainly from Mt Rainier Northward. Mt Baker could pick up 2-4" of snow with Stevens and Snoqualmie expecting 1-2" above 3000-3500 ft.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Friday | Mostly sunny with high clouds lowering and thickening in the afternoon. Mild. |
| Friday Night | Cloudy. |
West North
| Friday | Mostly sunny in the morning with clouds increasing in the afternoon. Mild. |
| Friday Night | Cloudy to start, then increasing light rain and snow. |
West Central
| Friday | Mostly sunny in the morning with clouds increasing late in the day. Mild. |
| Friday Night | Cloudy in the evening, then very light rain and snow develop overnight. |
West South
| Friday | Mostly sunny with a few high clouds. Warm. |
| Friday Night | High clouds lower and thicken. |
Stevens Pass
| Friday | Mostly sunny and mild with clouds increasing late in the day. Increasing light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
| Friday Night | Cloudy in the evening, then very light rain and snow develop overnight. Increasing light to moderate ridgeline and light W wind at the Pass. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Friday | Mostly sunny and mild with clouds increasing late in the day. Increasing light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
| Friday Night | Cloudy in the evening, then very light rain and snow develop overnight. Light to moderate ridgeline and light W wind at the Pass. |
East North
| Friday | Mostly sunny with clouds increasing late in the day. |
| Friday Night | Increasing clouds. |
East Central
| Friday | Mostly sunny. Warm. |
| Friday Night | Increasing clouds. |
East South
| Friday | Mostly sunny. Warm. |
| Friday Night | Increasing clouds. |
Mt. Hood
| Friday | Mostly sunny with a few high clouds. Warm. |
| Friday Night | Increasing clouds. Increasing light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
Issued: 7:06 AM PST Friday, February 23, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 4500' |
| Friday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 5500' | 6000' | None' | 7500' |
| Friday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 5000' | 5000' | None' | 7500' |
| Friday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 6000' |
| Saturday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 6000' |
| Saturday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3000' | None' | 6500' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level 5500' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level 5000' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level 6000' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level 5000' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level 7500' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level 7500' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level 6000' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 6000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 6500' |
* 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
| Friday | Friday Night | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0 | LT 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0 | LT 0.10 | 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Crystal Mt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paradise | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Timberline | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday | 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | 0 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | 0 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | 0 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Friday | 0 |
| Friday Night | 0 |
| Saturday | 0 |
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: 7:06 AM PST Friday, February 23, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | W None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | W None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | SW None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | WSW None - None |
| Friday Evening | W None - None |
| Friday Night | W None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Friday Evening | --- None - None |
| Friday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Friday Morning | SW None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | WSW None - None |
| Friday Evening | W None - None |
| Friday Night | W 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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