Mountain Weather Forecast
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Weather Synopsis for Wednesday & Thursday
Upper level ridging will traverse the Cascades today leading to a dry and mild day with light winds. A Pacific frontal system upstream over northern Vancouver Island will slowly sag southward today, spreading increasing high clouds over the northern half of the forecast area and leading to some filtered sunshine over the Olympics and north Cascasdes. Freezing levels will be on the rise today, peaking in the 6000-8000' range with mid-mountain maximum temperatures generally in the upper 30s to 40s.
We'll see mild temperatures and limited cooling Wednesday night as high clouds increase ahead of the approaching frontal system. Light rain and snow should begin over the Olympics and northwest Cascades in the morning and slowly spread southward during the day. The parent low center will pull south along the coastline, stalling the front's eastward progress Thursday. The south Cascades and Mt Hood area will see an increase in cloud cover but should remain dry. Snow/freezing levels will cool for areas closer to the frontal boundary in the afternoon. Moderate S-SW ridgeline winds will develop over the Olympics and the Mt Baker on Thursday as well.
Weather Forecast
Olympics
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny with periods of high clouds this morning, then partly sunny with high clouds and filtered sunshine in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Overcast. |
West North
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny with periods of high clouds this morning, then partly sunny with high clouds and filtered sunshine in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Overcast. |
West Central
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny with periods of high clouds this morning, then partly sunny with high clouds and filtered sunshine in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Overcast. |
West South
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny. Occasional high clouds increasing in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly cloudy in the evening, becoming overcast after midnight. |
Stevens Pass
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny with a few high clouds this morning, then partly to mostly sunny with periods of high clouds and filtered sunshine in the afternoon. Light W ridgeline and Pass level winds. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly cloudy in the evening, becoming overcast after midnight. Light W ridgeline and Pass level winds. |
Snoqualmie Pass
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny with a few high clouds this morning, then partly to mostly sunny with periods of high clouds and filtered sunshine in the afternoon. Light W ridgeline and Pass level winds. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly cloudy in the evening, becoming overcast after midnight. Light W ridgeline and Pass level winds. |
East North
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny with a few high clouds this morning, then partly to mostly sunny with periods of high clouds and filtered sunshine in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Overcast. |
East Central
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny with a few high clouds this morning, then partly to mostly sunny with periods of high clouds and filtered sunshine in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Mostly cloudy in the evening, becoming overcast after midnight. |
East South
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny. Occasional high clouds increasing in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Partly cloudy in the evening, becoming mostly cloudy after midnight with increasing high clouds. |
Mt. Hood
| Wednesday | Mostly sunny. Occasional high clouds increasing in the afternoon. |
| Wednesday Night | Partly cloudy in the evening, becoming mostly cloudy after midnight with increasing high clouds. |
Issued: 7:01 AM PST Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 4500' | 4500' | None' | 6000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 6500' | 6500' | None' | 8000' |
| Wednesday Evening | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 6000' | 6000' | None' | 8000' |
| Wednesday Night | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 5500' | 5500' | None' | 8000' |
| Thursday Morning | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 5500' | 6000' | None' | 7500' |
| Thursday Afternoon | Snow Level | None' | None' | None' | None' | 5000' | 5000' | None' | 7000' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 6500' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level 6000' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level 5500' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level 5500' |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level 5000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 4500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 6500' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level 6000' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level 5500' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level 6000' |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level 5000' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level None' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level None' |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level None' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning |
Snow Level 6000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon |
Snow Level 8000' |
| Wednesday Evening |
Snow Level 8000' |
| Wednesday Night |
Snow Level 8000' |
| Thursday Morning |
Snow Level 7500' |
| Thursday Afternoon |
Snow Level 7000' |
* 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
| Wednesday | Wednesday Night | Thursday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0 | 0 | LT 0.25 |
| 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 | 0 |
| Washington Pass | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Timberline | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | LT 0.10 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | LT 0.10 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | LT 0.10 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | LT 0.10 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | LT 0.10 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Wednesday Night | 0 |
| Thursday | 0 |
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: 7:01 AM PST Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WNW None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | W None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | SW None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | --- None - None | WSW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | WNW None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | W None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | SW None - None |
| Wednesday Night | WSW None - None |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | --- None - None |
| Wednesday Night | --- None - None |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Morning | WNW None - None |
| Wednesday Afternoon | W None - None |
| Wednesday Evening | SW None - None |
| Wednesday 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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