Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Saturday & Sunday
A deep, cold trough and associated upper low parked off the Washington Coast set the stage for cold temperatures and snow shower activity through the weekend. Winds have shifted SW through W on the back side of an upper-level disturbance that lifted NE through the region overnight. Widespread light to occasionally moderate snow shower activity will focus on the west slopes of the Cascades and Olympics but expect some spillover onto the east slopes. Skies will be mostly cloudy with increased sun breaks in the afternoon, but the daytime heating should create enough instability for some more intense graupel/snow showers.
Snow showers decrease in coverage and become more isolated overnight with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Weak circulation centers should move into southern Washington and northern Oregon on Sunday, re-invigorating shower activity.
Snow levels will fluctuate diurnally through the weekend from 0 to around 1000 ft. Freezing levels will be 1000-1500 ft higher during dry weather.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light to occasionally moderate snow showers. Heaviest showers on the southwest slopes of the Olympics. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. |
West North
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light to occasionally moderate snow showers. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. |
West Central
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light to occasionally moderate snow showers. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. |
West South
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light to occasionally moderate snow showers. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. |
Stevens Pass
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. Light to moderate ridgeline and light W wind at the Pass. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light to occasionally moderate snow showers. Light to moderate ridgeline and light W wind at the Pass. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
East North
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with light snow early, then scattered light snow showers. Moderate ridgeline winds at times. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. |
East Central
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. More sun breaks in the afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly to partly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. |
East South
| Saturday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. More sun breaks in the afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. |
Mt. Hood
| Saturday | Cloudy with light to occasionally moderate snow showers focused more on the western slopes of the mountain. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers. Light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
Issued: 7:02 AM PST Saturday, March 2, 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' | 500' | 500' | None' | 500' |
| Saturday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 1000' | 1000' | None' | 1000' |
| Saturday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 500' | 500' | None' | 500' |
| Saturday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 0' | 0' | None' | 500' |
| Sunday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 0' | 0' | None' | 500' |
| Sunday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 1000' | 1000' | None' | 1000' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 500' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 0' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 0' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 500' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 0' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 0' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 500' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 500' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
* 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 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0.25 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| White Pass | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.25 | 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 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Timberline | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | 0.25 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday Night | 0 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| 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 | 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0.25 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 0.25 |
| Saturday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0.25 |
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: 7:02 AM PST Saturday, March 2, 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 | WSW None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW 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 | WSW None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Saturday Evening | SW 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 | WSW None - None |
| Saturday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Saturday Evening | SW 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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