Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Monday night through Wednesday
The narrowing and weakening band of moisture associated with the atmospheric river gradually lifts northward as a broad west coast ridge expands northward. Moderate rain (and highest-elevation snow) will linger from the mountain loop to the Canadian Border, with light precipitation gradually ending in the central Cascades. With the faucet aimed further north, Washington Pass is the only area on the east slopes likely to produce substantial precipitation. Snow levels rise to 7000-8000 ft as light to moderate W ridgeline winds gradually decrease.
Tuesday may feel more like summer than the 5th day of Spring. 5000 ft temperates start the day around 40F and rise to 45-55F or more by the afternoon. Some low clouds linger early in the day for Mt Baker and the Mountain Loop, but the sunny start in other areas will take over the entire region as the day progresses. Low-level E flow increases as the day progresses.
Clouds will increase over the Olympics late Tuesday night as the next low approaches.
Wednesday will be an atypical day in the Cascade Cool season. Clouds will increase over mountainous terrain in the morning hours. By mid to late morning, expect showers to develop and drift to the west side of the Cascades on SSE flow. This process will increase with widespread showers and isolated potentially strong thunderstorms developing. This could include small hail or damaging winds. It would be a good idea to stay tuned to the forecast as it evolves before venturing into alpine areas during this weather pattern.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Monday Night | Decreasing light rain showers. |
| Tuesday | Some low clouds early, then filtered sunshine. Unseasonably warm. |
West North
| Monday Night | Periods of generally light rain. |
| Tuesday | Some low clouds and showers early, then filtered sunshine. Unseasonably warm. |
West Central
| Monday Night | Periods of light rain. Light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday | Some low clouds and a slight chance of showers early, then filtered sunshine. Unseasonably warm. |
West South
| Monday Night | Periods of light rain end overnight. |
| Tuesday | Filtered sunshine transitioning to full sun. Unseasonably warm. |
Stevens Pass
| Monday Night | Periods of light rain taper overnight. Light to moderate ridgeline and light W wind at the Pass. |
| Tuesday | A few clouds early, then mostly sunny. Unseasonably warm. Light ridgeline and E winds at the Pass. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Monday Night | Periods of light rain taper overnight. Light to moderate ridgeline and light W wind at the Pass. |
| Tuesday | A few clouds early, then mostly sunny. Unseasonably warm. Light ridgeline and E winds at the Pass. |
East North
| Monday Night | Periods of light rain. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday | A few clouds early, then filtered sunshine. Unseasonably warm. |
East Central
| Monday Night | Light rain in the evening near the Cascade Crest. Otherwise partly cloudy. Decreasing moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday | A few clouds early, then filtered sunshine transitioning to full sun. Unseasonably warm. |
East South
| Monday Night | Partly cloudy. |
| Tuesday | Filtered sunshine transitioning to full sun. Unseasonably warm. |
Mt. Hood
| Monday Night | Partly cloudy. |
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Unseasonably warm. |
Issued: 2:31 PM PST Monday, March 24, 2025
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 7500' | 7500' | None' | 9500' |
| Monday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 7500' | 8000' | None' | 10000' |
| Tuesday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 9000' | 9000' | None' | 10500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 9500' | 10000' | None' | 11000' |
| Tuesday Evening | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 10000' | 10500' | None' | 11000' |
| Tuesday Night | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 10500' | 10500' | None' | 11000' |
| Wednesday Morning | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 8500' | 8500' | None' | 11000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | Snow Level* | None' | None' | None' | None' | 8500' | 8500' | None' | 8500' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 7500' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 7500' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 9000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 9500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 10000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 10500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 8500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 8500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 7500' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 8000' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 9000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 10000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 10500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 10500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 8500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 8500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening |
Snow Level 9500' |
| Monday Night |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 10500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 11000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 11000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 11000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 11000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 8500' (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
| Monday Night | Tuesday | Tuesday Night | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0.50 | LT 0.10 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | 0.25 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | LT 0.25 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | 0 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | LT 0.25 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.25 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | LT 0.25 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | 0 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0.50 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0 |
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
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: 2:31 PM PST Monday, March 24, 2025
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SSW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | S None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | WSW None - None |
| Monday Night | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | SSW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | S None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | WSW None - None |
| Monday Night | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | SSW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | S 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Washington Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | --- None - None |
| Monday Night | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday 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: 2:31 PM PST Monday, March 24, 2025
Extended Weather Synopsis for Wednesday night through Friday
The main frontal system moves into the area Wednesday night with moderate rain/snow (possibly thunderstorms early) and decreasing snow levels overnight. The offshore closed low continues to bring rain and snow showers into the region with more seasonable temperatures Thursday through Friday as SSW flow shifts WSW.
Extended Snow/Freezing Levels
| Mt. Baker | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Hood | Easterly Flow * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Thursday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Thursday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | * |
| Friday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Friday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Friday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Friday |
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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