Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Saturday night through Monday
A closed low off the Oregon coast maintains continues to drift off the Oregon coast. To the north of the low, a broad E-W band of precipitation developed on Saturday and continued across northern Washington into the afternoon. It has stalled just south of the Canadian border. The associated precipitation should become mostly light and decrease for Mt Baker, the Mountain Loop, and Washington Pass areas in the evening. As the upper low begins to drift southeastward overnight, the deformation band tilts SW-NE and follows the low. This should quickly ramp down lingering precipitation for Washington Pass and Mt Baker overnight, with a period of light rain and snow shifting from the Mountain loop south to Mt Rainier by morning. Precipitation mostly ends in the central Washington Cascades early Sunday morning, with lingering more showery precipitation for the southern Washington Cascades and Mt Hood areas as flow aloft becomes more northerly.
A shortwave ridge moves over the area Sunday evening, followed by a series of disturbances and very subtle troughs. Expect increasing light rain showers Sunday night through Monday with diffluent flow not conducive to more than weakly organized fronts. Snow levels should be in the 3000-4000 ft range and light W winds increasing into the light to moderate range by Monday.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Saturday Night | Decreasing light rain and snow showers focusing on the northern Olympics. |
| Sunday | Mostly sunny skies in the morning, with isolated rain and snow showers amidst partly to mostly cloudy skies in the afternoon. |
West North
| Saturday Night | Decreasing light rain and snow showers, possibly ending after midnight. |
| Sunday | Mostly sunny skies with a few popcorn clouds in the afternoon. |
West Central
| Saturday Night | Light rain and snow shifting from north to south. |
| Sunday | Decreasing light rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy in the morning with more sun than clouds in the afternoon. |
West South
| Saturday Night | Light rain and snow showers. |
| Sunday | Decreasing light rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy in the morning with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. |
Stevens Pass
| Saturday Night | Increasing periods of light rain and snow. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
| Sunday | Isolated light rain or snow showers, mainly in the morning. Mostly cloudy in the morning with more sun than clouds in the afternoon. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Saturday Night | Increasing periods of light rain and snow. Light ridgeline and W wind at the Pass. |
| Sunday | Isolated light rain or snow showers, mainly in the morning. Mostly cloudy in the morning with more sun than clouds in the afternoon. Light to moderate ridgeline and light W wind at the Pass. |
East North
| Saturday Night | Decreasing light rain and snow tapering or ending by morning. |
| Sunday | Partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies. |
East Central
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with a few light rain and snow showers. |
| Sunday | Isolated light rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy skies to start the day, giving way to more sun than clouds by the afternoon. |
East South
| Saturday Night | Mostly cloudy with a few light rain and snow showers. |
| Sunday | Isolated light rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy skies to start the day, giving way to more sun than clouds by the afternoon. |
Mt. Hood
| Saturday Night | Clouds banked against the west slopes of Mt Hood with light rain and snow showers. |
| Sunday | Mostly cloudy with light rain and snow showers, locally more intense in the afternoon. |
Issued: 2:41 PM PST Saturday, March 23, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4000' | 4000' | None' | 4500' |
| Saturday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4000' | 4000' | None' | 3500' |
| Sunday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 4000' | None' | 3500' |
| Sunday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4500' | 4000' | None' | 3500' |
| Sunday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4500' | 4000' | None' | 4500' |
| Sunday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3500' | None' | 3500' |
| Monday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3000' | 3000' | None' | 3000' |
| Monday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 3500' | 3000' | None' | 4000' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Saturday Night |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Sunday Morning |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Sunday Evening |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Sunday Night |
Snow Level 3500' |
| Monday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Monday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4000' |
* 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
| Saturday Night | Sunday | Sunday Night | Monday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0.25 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | LT 0.25 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | LT 0.25 | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.25 | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Timberline | LT 0.10 | LT 0.25 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Monday | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Monday | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Monday | LT 0.25 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Saturday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Sunday | LT 0.25 |
| Sunday Night | 0.25 |
| Monday | 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: 2:41 PM PST Saturday, March 23, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | W None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | W None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | W None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | WSW None - None |
| Saturday Night | W None - None |
| Sunday Morning | W None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | W None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | WSW None - None |
| Saturday Night | W None - None |
| Sunday Morning | W None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Washington Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Saturday Evening | --- None - None |
| Saturday Night | --- None - None |
| Sunday Morning | --- None - None |
| Sunday 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: 2:41 PM PST Saturday, March 23, 2024
Extended Weather Synopsis for Monday night through Wednesday
The pattern continues with weak disturbances, however, a bit of ridging offshore turns the flow more WNWerly. The ridge shifts over the area Tuesday evening and SSW flow increases overnight ahead of the next system. A deeper low slowly moves into the PNW offshore waters on Wednesday, with a moderately strong frontal system bringing moderate winds and rain/snow. Temperatures should be near seasonal norms.
Extended Snow/Freezing Levels
| Mt. Baker | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Hood | Easterly Flow * | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Tuesday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Tuesday Night | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' | |
| Wednesday | Snow Level | None' - None' | None' - None' | None' - None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level None' - None' |
| Wednesday |
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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Previous forecast from March 23, 2024
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