Another healthy round of snow: Ready for 6 - 15 inches? Plus Zoom link for Nov 13th.

Hello skiers and snowboarders, More early season snowfall is coming up, then a brief break. Monday: 6-15” snow, 3,000-4,000 ft levels. New storm tonight: 5-12” for Summit, Stevens, Baker, Whistler. Building bases: 1-3 ft, but lower slopes thin. Next weekend: Another 5-15” snowfall expected. Another healthy round of snow will fall over the Cascades on Monday with moder....

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That's a wrap - don't miss tonight Zoom with Larry and guest Powderchaser Steve

Hello Powder Alert Fans, This will wrap it up for the Powder Alert snow forecasts for this 2023-24 season. But the season has not ended. There remains skiing at Crystal, Whistler, Mt Hood Meadows and Bachelor. Check websites for details re operations and closing dates. This weekend will see new snow on the upper slopes, but lower slopes will be sticky In the Cascades and Whistler. Snow levels....

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Stretch out the season! Sunny early in the week, snow returns later.

Hello Powder Alert Fans, Monday: Sunny Tuesday: Mostly sunny early with increasing clouds later Wednesday: 2 to 4" mid to upper slopes Thursday: 2 to 4" mid to upper slopes Short Term Discussion A weak ridge of high pressure (the arrow on the map below) will be in place Monday and most of Tuesday. Thus, we can expect mostly sunny conditions, especially on Monday, then some ....

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Sunny and mild on Friday and early Saturday.

Hello Powder Alert Fans, Friday: Sunny and mild, breezy winds from the east Saturday: Sunny early with increasing clouds later; rain late in the day Sunday: Cloudy with snow for mid to upper slopes Monday: Cloudy early some light snow then sun breaks for the afternoon Short Term Discussion Hello skiers and snowboarders, A strong upper level ridge of high pressure will b....

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Light Snow Early This Week

Hello Powder Alert Fans, Monday: Light snow mainly for late in the day/evening Tuesday: Light snow at 3000 to 4000' Wednesday: Mostly sunny for the afternoon Thursday: Continued mostly sunny Short Term Discussion Hello skiers and snowboarders, Monday, an area of low pressure and associated cold front will move into the Cascades. The best chance of snow will be for lat....

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Mild Over The Weekend Then Snow Returns

Hello Powder Alert Fans, Friday: Dusting of snow early; sun breaks in the afternoon Saturday: Mostly sunny and mild Sunday: Partly cloudy; perhaps a brief shower but not likely Monday: Snow likely mid slopes 2 to 4" Short Term Discussion After some brief light showers early Friday, we are expecting dry and warming conditions for later Friday and into Saturday. During this....

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SNOW for Mid Slopes on Tuesday Then Sun on Wednesday

Hello Powder Alert Fans, Monday: Mostly cloudy, 1 to 3" at mid to upper slopes Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, 5 to 10" at mid to upper slopes Wednesday: Sun breaks and warmer temperatures Thursday: Partly cloudy with very slight chance of snow Short Term Discussion A series of weather systems will move on Monday and Tuesday with light snow on Monday at 4000'. Tuesday, a stronger....

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Snow returns on Sunday

Hello Powder Alert Fans, Friday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow at 4000' Saturday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of light snow at 4000', best chance late in the day Sunday: Snow 2 to 4" at 4000' Monday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy with light snow at Baker Short Term Discussion Hello skiers and snowboarders, On Friday the main part of the storm track will be ....

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Sunny Spring Skiing Then Snow Returns Wednesday

Hello Powder Alert Fans, Monday: Sunny and mild Tuesday: Mild with an increase in clouds late in the day Wednesday: Snow 2 to 4" Thursday: Mostly cloudy to partly cloudy with a slight chance of snow Short Term Discussion Hello skiers and snowboarders, Monday and Tuesday we will continue with mostly sunny conditions as we remain under a ridge of high pressure. Starting l....

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Sunny Spring Skiing Conditions Return

Hello Powder Alert Fans, Friday: Cloudy with light snow for mid slopes Saturday: Sunny and warmer Sunday: Continued sunny Monday: Mostly sunny spring skiing continues Short Term Discussion Most ski areas reported 4 to 6" of new snow during on Wednesday. This includes areas in the west like Stevens Pass and Crystal Mountain and includes our friends in the Inland areas, 49 ....

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