Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Wednesday & Thursday
A storm system dropped an average of 6-12" of snow across the mountains over the last 24 hours. This system has shifted east our our area but there are a few leftover light snow showers along the west slopes of the Cascades and Mt Hood area this morning. Strong upper level ridging will build offshore today, helping to trap some low-level moisture near mountaintops this afternoon. We'll see more cloud cover hang on along the west slopes of the Cascades from near the Canadian border and south to I-90, with a mix of sun and clouds elsewhere. This will be the last "cold" day for awhile...so enjoy winter-like freezing levels while you can.
High pressure and upper level ridging will take hold Thursday through at least early next week with rising freezing levels and mostly clear skies. Offshore flow will contribute to a period of moderate North to East ridgeline winds later tonight through Thursday. While freezing levels will rise tomorrow, this will help take some of the bite out out of the first day of the warm-up.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Wednesday | Mostly cloudy with a chance of a snow shower this morning. Partly sunny this afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. |
West North
| Wednesday | Cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning. Mostly cloudy with sunbreaks this afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
West Central
| Wednesday | Cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning. Mostly cloudy with sunbreaks this afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
West South
| Wednesday | Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning. Partly sunny this afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
Stevens Pass
| Wednesday | Cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning. Partly to mostly cloudy this afternoon. Light to moderate NW ridgeline winds easing in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Wednesday | Cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning. Partly to mostly cloudy this afternoon.Light to moderate NW ridgeline winds easing in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
East North
| Wednesday | Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning near the Cascade crest. Partly sunny this afternoon, becoming mostly sunny further east. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
East Central
| Wednesday | Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning near the Cascade crest. Partly sunny this afternoon, becoming mostly sunny further east. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
East South
| Wednesday | Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning near the Cascade crest. Partly sunny this afternoon, becoming mostly sunny further east. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
Mt. Hood
| Wednesday | Mostly cloudy with a chance of snow showers this morning, then partly sunny this afternoon. Moderate to strong ridgeline winds decreasing this afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly clear. Periods of moderate ridgeline winds. |
Issued: 7:03 AM PST Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 2500' | None' | 2500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 4500' |
| Wednesday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 2500' | None' | 3000' |
| Wednesday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2000' | 2000' | None' | 3500' |
| Thursday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 4500' | None' | 4500' |
| Thursday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 6000' | 8000' | None' | 7500' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level 6000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level 2000' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level 4500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level 8000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level 4500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level 7500' (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
| Wednesday | Wednesday Night | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Stevens Pass | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Mt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paradise | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| White Pass | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Washington Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Timberline | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 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: 7:03 AM PST Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | NW None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | NW None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | NE None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | ENE None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | NW None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | NW None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | NE None - None |
| Wednesday Night | ENE None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | NW None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | NW None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | NE None - None |
| Wednesday Night | ENE 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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