Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Tuesday & Wednesday
Today will mark the end of our recent stretch of mild and dry weather. Mostly sunny skies will give way to increasing high clouds over the Olympics and north Cascades in the afternoon as a Pacific frontal system approaches. Freezing levels will still be quite high, 8000' in the north and 11,000' down near Mt Hood and mid-mountain temperatures will be in the 40s and 50s. However, ridgeline and alpine winds will increase today as the front approaches.
A sharp front will pass through Tuesday night with gusty winds and steady precipitation quickly turning to showers with the frontal passage. Snow levels will plummet by sunrise to near 2000' for the Olympics and Mt Baker area and 2500-3000' for areas further south and east. The northwest Cascades stand to pick up the most precipitation/snowfall through mid-morning Wednesday with a short-lived convergence zone affecting the mountain Loop Highway. Showers will become scattered in the afternoon and mostly focused on the west slopes of the Cascades with drier conditions likely along the east slopes of the Cascades.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny, becoming mostly cloudy mid to late afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Light to occasionally moderate rain and snow becoming showers after midnight. Sharp cooling trend. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
West North
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny, becoming partly sunny with increasing high clouds in the afternoon. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Light to moderate rain and snow developing in the evening becoming showers after midnight. Sharp cooling trend. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
West Central
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny, becoming partly sunny with increasing high clouds in the afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Light to moderate rain and snow developing in the evening becoming showers after midnight. Sharp cooling trend. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
West South
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Increasing high clouds late in the afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Cloudy in the evening then light to occasionally moderate rain and snow developing around midnight, becoming shower late. Sharp cooling trend after midnight. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
Stevens Pass
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Increasing high clouds late in the afternoon. Pass level and ridgeline W winds becoming moderate in the afternoon. |
| Tuesday Night | Cloudy in the evening then light to occasionally moderate rain and snow developing around midnight, becoming shower late. Sharp cooling trend after midnight. Moderate to occasionally strong W ridgeline and Pass level winds. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Increasing high clouds late in the afternoon. Pass level and ridgeline W winds becoming moderate in the afternoon. |
| Tuesday Night | Cloudy in the evening then light to occasionally moderate rain and snow developing around midnight, becoming shower late. Sharp cooling trend after midnight. Moderate to occasionally strong W ridgeline and Pass level winds. |
East North
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny, becoming partly sunny with increasing high clouds in the afternoon. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Cloudy in the evening then light to occasionally moderate rain and snow developing around midnight, becoming shower late. Sharp cooling trend after midnight. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
East Central
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Increasing high clouds late in the afternoon. Moderate ridgeline winds. |
| Tuesday Night | Cloudy in the evening then light to occasionally moderate rain and snow developing around midnight, becoming shower late. Sharp cooling trend after midnight. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
East South
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Increasing high clouds late in the afternoon. Ridgeline winds becoming moderate in the afternoon. |
| Tuesday Night | Cloudy in the evening then light to occasionally moderate rain and snow developing around midnight, becoming shower late. Sharp cooling trend after midnight. Moderate to occasionally strong ridgeline winds. |
Mt. Hood
| Tuesday | Mostly sunny. Ridgeline winds becoming moderate in the afternoon. |
| Tuesday Night | Cloudy in the evening then light to occasionally moderate rain and snow developing around midnight, becoming shower late. Sharp cooling trend after midnight. Strong ridgeline winds. |
Issued: 7:08 AM PST Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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' | 10000' | 10000' | None' | 11000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 9000' | 9000' | None' | 10000' |
| Tuesday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 7000' | 7000' | None' | 9000' |
| Tuesday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4000' | 4000' | None' | 4500' |
| Wednesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 2500' | 2500' | None' | 3000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4000' | 3500' | None' | 3500' |
| 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 10000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 9000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 7000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Tuesday Morning |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 9000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 7000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 4000' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 2500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 3500' |
| 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 11000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 10000' |
| Tuesday Evening |
Snow Level 9000' |
| Tuesday Night |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 3000' |
| Wednesday 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
| Tuesday | Tuesday Night | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0 | 0.50 - 0.75 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0 | 0.50 - 0.75 | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | 0 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | 0 | 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | LT 0.10 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | 0 | 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 0 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 |
| 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: 7:08 AM PST Tuesday, April 2, 2024
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 | WSW 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 | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW 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 | WSW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Night | WSW 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 | WSW None - None |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Evening | SW None - None |
| Tuesday Night | WSW 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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