Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Tuesday & Wednesday
It's warm out there - mountain temperatures this morning are in the 30s, 40s, and even approaching 50(!) this morning. We'll see the warmth reflected in mid-mountain high temperatures in the 50s to perhaps a few low 60s with freezing levels soaring to 10-11,000' today. The Atmospheric River that dumped copious amounts of water over our region has finally lifted north but there are a few dregs of light rain near the Canadian border this morning. As this boundary fizzles and lifts further north, we'll see mostly sunny skies today for all areas.
After an unseasonably warm overnight with temperatures above freezing, we'll see another warm day on Wednesday. We'll start the day with mostly sunny skies but scattered showers should start to pop up especially south of I-90 mid-day and early afternoon. This warm and unstable air mass will open the door to thunderstorms. Right now, the heaviest showers and thunderstorms look likely to hold off until Wednesday evening and night, but be prepared if thunderstorms start up earlier in the afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Tuesday | Partly to mostly sunny this morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Light to occasionally moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to occasionally moderate ridgeline winds. |
West North
| Tuesday | Mostly cloudy this morning with periods of light rain, then partly to mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
West Central
| Tuesday | Partly to mostly sunny this morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Light to occasionally moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to occasionally moderate ridgeline winds. |
West South
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Light to occasionally moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
Stevens Pass
| Tuesday | Partly sunny this morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Light to occasionally moderate SW ridgeline winds, and light E winds at Pass level. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to moderate S-SE ridgeline winds and E Pass level winds. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Tuesday | Partly sunny this morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. Light to occasionally moderate SW ridgeline winds, and light E winds at Pass level. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to moderate S-SE ridgeline winds and E Pass level winds. |
East North
| Tuesday | Partly sunny this morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
East Central
| Tuesday | Partly to mostly sunny this morning, then mostly sunny this afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
East South
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
Mt. Hood
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Light to moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Mostly clear with periods of high clouds. Light to occasionally moderate ridgeline winds. |
Issued: 7:11 AM PST Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 8500' | 9000' | None' | 10000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 9000' | 10000' | None' | 11000' |
| Tuesday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 10000' | 10000' | None' | 11000' |
| Tuesday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 10000' | 10000' | None' | 11000' |
| Wednesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 10000' | 10000' | None' | 11000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 10000' | 10000' | None' | 11000' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 8500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 9000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 9000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 11000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 11000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 11000' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 11000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 11000' |
* 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
| Tuesday | Tuesday Night | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | LT 0.10 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| Timberline | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 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: 7:11 AM PST Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | S None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SSE None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | S None - None |
| Tuesday Night | SSE None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | S None - None |
| Tuesday Night | SSE 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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