Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Thursday night through Saturday
A bit of filtered sunshine graced some mountain locations this morning, but it was generally short-lived. The stacked low-pressure system offshore is spinning in some bands of light precipitation. Cloud cover has increased through the day and a spritz of light showers has begun in the southern zones and Mount Hood, on their way to the north. Precipitation should increase on both sides of the crest as we move into the overnight hours, with Stevens and Snoqualmie Passes a bit shadowed with the southerly flow. Temperatures have certainly moderated, generally reaching into the 30's and low 40's at 5000ft today. Snow levels will drop from 5000ft to 4000ft overnight.
On Friday, conditions stay showery and breezy in the mountains as the low-pressure center moves to the north and we are left in the trough. The cooling continues as snow levels drop further, down to 3500ft. The west slopes are favored for a bit more precipitation than those spots east of the crest. Though totals are modest by Cascades standards, middle and upper elevations in particular could see a nice refresh of the surface conditions. As the showers move in and out, filtered sunshine may be possible here and there, especially on the east side of the crest and south of I-90, though generally cloudy conditions should prevail.
Saturday, a final wave of very light and scattered showers favors the west slopes of the Cascades before a quick upper-ridge builds late afternoon. Snow levels hover in the 2500-3500ft range and precipitation totals look quite paltry, perhaps with the exception of the volcanoes.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Thursday Night | Moderate snow showers, could be heavier at times. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Friday | Mostly cloudy with occasional snow showers and moderate ridgeline winds. Perhaps some spotty and filtered sunshine later in the day. |
West North
| Thursday Night | Moderate snow showers could be heavier at times. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Friday | Mostly cloudy with snow showers, perhaps heavier at times. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
West Central
| Thursday Night | Moderate rain and snow showers with moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Friday | Mostly cloudy with snow showers and moderate ridgeline winds. Perhaps some spotty and filtered sunshine later in the day. |
West South
| Thursday Night | Moderate snow showers could be heavier at times. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Friday | Mostly cloudy with snow showers, heavier at times. Moderate ridgeline winds. Perhaps a filtered sunbreak late in the day near and east of the crest. |
Stevens Pass
| Thursday Night | Scattered and light rain and snow showers. Moderate ridgeline winds and light to moderate pass winds. |
| Friday | Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow showers. Moderate ridgeline winds and light to moderate pass winds. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Thursday Night | Scattered and light rain and snow showers. Moderate ridgeline winds and light to moderate pass winds. |
| Friday | Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow showers. Moderate ridgeline winds and light to moderate pass winds. |
East North
| Thursday Night | Scattered rain and snow showers with moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Friday | Mostly cloudy with occasional light snow showers and moderate ridgeline winds. |
East Central
| Thursday Night | Scattered rain and snow showers with moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Friday | Mostly cloudy with light to moderate snow showers and moderate ridgeline winds. Perhaps some filtered sunshine further east, especially later in the day. |
East South
| Thursday Night | Scattered snow showers with moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Friday | Scattered rain and snow showers with moderate ridgeline winds. Perhaps some filtered sunshine, especially later in the day. |
Mt. Hood
| Thursday Night | Moderate snow showers, heavier at times. Moderate to strong ridgeline winds. |
| Friday | Moderate snow showers, heavier at times. Moderate to strong ridgeline winds. Perhaps some filtered sunshine, especially later in the day. |
Issued: 2:29 PM PST Thursday, March 27, 2025
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 5000' | 5000' | None' | 5000' |
| Thursday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4000' | 4000' | None' | 4500' |
| Friday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4000' | 4000' | None' | 4000' |
| Friday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4500' | 4000' | None' | 4000' |
| Friday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 3500' |
| Friday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 3000' |
| Saturday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 2500' |
| Saturday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3500' | None' | 3500' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening |
Snow Level 5000' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening |
Snow Level 5000' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening |
Snow Level 5000' |
| Thursday Night |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Friday Morning |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Friday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Friday Evening |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Friday Night |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Saturday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Saturday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
* 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
| Thursday Night | Friday | Friday Night | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | LT 0.25 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Crystal Mt | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Paradise | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.25 | 0.25 |
| White Pass | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday | 0.25 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Friday Night | 0.25 |
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 |
| Friday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Friday | LT 0.25 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Friday | 0.25 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | LT 0.25 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Friday | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Friday Night | 0.25 |
| Saturday | 0.25 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 |
| Friday | LT 0.25 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 |
| Friday | LT 0.25 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 |
| Friday | LT 0.25 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 |
| Friday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday | LT 0.25 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Friday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Thursday Night | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Friday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Friday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Saturday | 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: 2:29 PM PST Thursday, March 27, 2025
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | SW None - None |
| Thursday Night | SW None - None |
| Friday Morning | SW None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | SW None - None |
| Thursday Night | SW None - None |
| Friday Morning | SW None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | 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.
Free Winds at 9000' (mph)
| Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Washington Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Thursday Evening | --- None - None |
| Thursday Night | --- None - None |
| Friday Morning | --- None - None |
| Friday 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: 2:29 PM PST Thursday, March 27, 2025
Extended Weather Synopsis for Saturday night through Monday
The aforementioned ridge helps us dry out for 12-18 hours Saturday night into Sunday, but it won't last long. On Sunday, the next weather maker arrives as showers spread south to north. We will have to hash out the timing as we get closer, but as of now, it appears that Hood and the southern zones see a little bit of precipitation midday while points I-90 and north get into the action in the evening, though this could change. The storm should ramp up overnight, with snow levels somewhere starting around 4500ft and descending to 3500ft on Monday. After the front pushes through, things look troughy, cool, and showery for much of the week. Come on Winter!
Extended Snow/Freezing Levels
| Mt. Baker | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Hood | Easterly Flow * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Sunday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Sunday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Monday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Sunday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Monday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Sunday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Monday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Sunday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Monday |
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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