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Hello skiers and snowboarders, Let the new snowfall begin. Expect a roller coaster of weather ahead. There will be new snow for sure - then a rain/snow mix, with snow levels rising. The wild weather will be with us for at least a week and the result will be,initially, abundant new snow in the mountains. But it's not a clean deal with the warmth by Sunday and Monday degrading the new snow. Th....

Hello skiers and snowboarders, Significant snowfall is on the way but will not arrive until next weekend. The fun will begin, as snow will finally start to pile up and get the season rolling. The storm gates will open with several storms lined up and headed our way from Saturday, December 2, and beyond. Snow levels will be low at 2,000 to 3,000 ft, so all ski areas will get snow on all slope ele....

Hello skiers and snowboarders! Happy Thanksgiving Day to all. It's a rare dry one for the Pacific Northwest. Typically, mid to late November is our wettest and stormiest time of the year. This year high pressure is keeping us dry, while blocking storms. There is snow in the mountains, but generally not enough. Whistler is open as of Thursday (Nov 23). See picture from Nov 22 at Roundhouse. ....

Short Term Forecast - Snow for late Saturday and Sunday. Later this Saturday and into Sunday an area of low pressure and cold front will swing into the Washington Cascades and bring some welcome snowfall. How much snowfall for the 24 hours ending at 5 pm on Sunday? Areas at 4000 feet will have 5 to 8 inches and areas at 5000 up to 10 inches. The biggest winners look like Mt. Baker Ski Area....

Hello, Powder Alert fans. Short Term Forecast - Rain Starting today we can expect an active weather pattern for the Pacific Northwest. This storm will move in today and tomorrow and we will have higher snow levels so we expect moderate to heavy rain at times. Yes, the sometimes dreaded Atmospheric River is briefly in place. However, the good news is this helps take the edge off some of t....

Hello skiers and snowboarders Fall is coming quickly in the Northwest. Storms are becoming stronger and more frequent. Next week, looks like a robust start. The typical transition to the active stormy fall season is usually mid to late October, but sometimes it can get going a little earlier. The good news is; I am not seeing any stagnant large blocking high pressure zone for now. Grand Poobah....

Thank you, Powder Alert Fans! That was fun and three winners scored a total of $700 from our sponsors. I've included a few photos and a flip book with all 163 pictures. Click expand in the bottom right to get the expanded view. ....

Hello skiers and snowboarders, Welcome back to a new season of NW snowfall forecasts and powder skiing. No doubt you’ve heard of the strong El Nino looming in the central Pacific - this season will be full of surprises. After the last three seasons of La Nina producing wonderful snow for the NW, a strong El Nino is growing, as promised last spring. El Nino is not a bust for th....

Powder Poobah’s Après Season Photo Contest Enter by May 21st. Sift through your 2022-23 season photos and submit your best. Inspiration & Ideas Lovable Family, Friends or Your Selfie Mountain Action Shots Your Scenic Mountain Moments Prizes will be awarded randomly to the winners. Win a $250 Sturtevant’s gift card. Win a $250 Woolly Clothing gift card. Win $200....

Hello Skiers and Snowboarders, I hope you had a good season, and the Powder Alert helped you pick great days. I was lucky to cherry pick many good ski days – hey, that’s what forecasters do. For me, it was either sunny groomers or powder runs all season. What I liked most about this past season was the consistently cool weather providing good snow quality for skiing on and off-pis....