Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Sunday night through Tuesday
The cold upper-level trough responsible for cold wintry weather and snow showers remains retains its grip through Monday night. A weak upper level and associated surface circulation center embedded within the broader trough shifts eastward through the straight of Juan De Fuca Sunday night. The associated front-like feature over the Cascades Sunday afternoon shifts eastward. Light to moderate snow showers continue to circulate around this feature, focusing on the SW through SE slopes of the Olympics and the west slopes of the Cascades with the most spillover to the E slopes of the Cascades during the evening hours.
The track of the low center maintains southerly winds in the Mt Baker area and we anticipate convergence to form with an associated moderate band of snowfall in this vicinity early Monday morning before convergence drops southward toward the Skagit Valley and weakens. Elsewhere, expect light to occasionally moderate snow showers along the west slopes of the Cascades on Monday. Expect an uptick in ridgeline winds into the 15-20 mph range south of the low center's track (i.e. central and southern Cascades).
Monday night, light snow showers diminish from north to south as a final lobe of the trough pivots through the area and skies begin to clear. Sunday night through Monday night maintains the diurnal pattern of snow levels varying form sea level to 1500 ft (with freezing levels peaking in the 2500 ft range during drier periods).
Tuesday features plenty of sunshine as upper-level flow shifts NWerly on the back side of the trough. Expect light winds and freezing levels around 1500-2500 ft in the afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Sunday Night | Cloudy with widespread snow showers during the evening (light around Hurricane Ridge, moderate southern and western Olympics), tapering overnight. |
| Monday | Mostly cloudy with scattered light snow showers and a slight chance of light upslope snowfall for the northern Olympics in the afternoon. |
West North
| Sunday Night | Moderate snow. |
| Monday | Moderate (locally heavy) snow or snow showers, decreasing in the afternoon. |
West Central
| Sunday Night | Periods of light to moderate snow, increasing overnight. |
| Monday | Moderate snow through the morning hours, becoming light and showery by the afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds at times. |
West South
| Sunday Night | Periods of light to moderate snow (heaviest at Mt St Helens and Paradise). |
| Monday | Light to moderate snow showers. |
Stevens Pass
| Sunday Night | Periods of light snow. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
| Monday | Decreasing light snow showers. Light to moderate ridgeline and increasing light W wind at the Pass. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Sunday Night | Periods of light snow. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
| Monday | Decreasing light snow showers. Increasing moderate ridgeline and light to occasionally moderate W wind at the Pass. |
East North
| Sunday Night | Light snow showers. |
| Monday | Light snow showers. |
East Central
| Sunday Night | Light snow showers decreasing overnight. Ridgeline winds become moderate at times during the early morning hours. |
| Monday | Light snow showers near the Cascade Crest. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
East South
| Sunday Night | Light snow showers. |
| Monday | Light snow showers near the Cascade Crest. |
Mt. Hood
| Sunday Night | Moderate snow showers. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Monday | Light to moderate snow showers. Decreasing light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
Issued: 2:13 PM PST Sunday, March 3, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 1000' | 1000' | None' | 1000' |
| Sunday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 500' | 500' | None' | 500' |
| Monday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 0' | 0' | None' | 500' |
| Monday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 500' | 500' | None' | 1000' |
| Monday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 500' | 500' | None' | 1000' |
| Monday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 0' | 0' | None' | 500' |
| Tuesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 500' | 500' | None' | 500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2000' | 2000' | None' | 3000' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 500' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 0' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 500' |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 500' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 0' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 500' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 0' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 500' |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 500' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 0' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 500' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 1000' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 500' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 500' |
| Tuesday 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
| Sunday Night | Monday | Monday Night | Tuesday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0.25 | 0.25 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Stevens Pass | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Crystal Mt | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Paradise | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| White Pass | 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Mission Ridge | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | 0 |
| Timberline | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | 0 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Monday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | 0 |
| Monday Night | 0 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 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: 2:13 PM PST Sunday, March 3, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | W None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | W None - None |
| Sunday Night | WSW None - None |
| Monday Morning | WSW None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | WSW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | W None - None |
| Sunday Night | WSW None - None |
| Monday Morning | WSW None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | 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.
Free Winds at 9000' (mph)
| Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Washington Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Evening | --- None - None |
| Sunday Night | --- None - None |
| Monday Morning | --- None - None |
| Monday Afternoon | --- 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.
Issued: 2:13 PM PST Sunday, March 3, 2024
Extended Weather Synopsis for Tuesday night through Thursday
Mostly dry and cold NW flow continues Tuesday night through Wednesday night. A weak ridge moves into the area on Thursday into Thursday night. A stronger system begins to brush NW Washington on Friday. Expect temperatures to start the extended forecast well below seasonal norms, but return to average late in the week.
Extended Snow/Freezing Levels
| Mt. Baker | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Hood | Easterly Flow * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Wednesday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Wednesday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Thursday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
* 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.
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