Snow is stacking up – With more ahead!

Hello skiers and snowboarders, The good news is that most ski resorts in the West Cascades will get 8 inches of new snowfall today! That's Baker, Stevens, Snoqualmie, and Crystal. You can scroll down to see the map. So, if you are lucky enough to get out on Monday you will enjoy some sun breaks along with the new snowfall. Accumulation from this Saturday and Sunday will be 15" plus at 4000/5000 ....

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Incoming Snow! 4–6 inches expected Sunday

Hello skiers and snowboarders, We expect snow this weekend so get ready to enjoy some early season skiing. ✅🌧️Friday - Dry for the day, chance of precipitation in the evening🌧️❆Saturday - Rain-snow early in the day, with 4 to 6 inches late in the day and evening for mid to upper slopes. Windy at times🌨️❆Sunday - 4 to 6 inches of snow for all slopes 🌤️Monday- Dry with some sun breaks The ridg....

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A ski season to celebrate! Happy Thanksgiving.

Hello skiers and snowboarders, Happy Holidays! Expect some nice early season skiing ahead, with sun at times. Dusting on the higher peaks on Friday Slopes should be above the low clouds, bathed in sunshine Temps in the 20’s with some low 30’s I'm cautious about a new storm next week This is one of those ski seasons to celebrate. Anytime we are mostly open to ski for the Thank....

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Healthy snowpack, low snow levels and cold temps!

Hello skiers and snowboarders, Hope you had some good skiing over this past weekend. This week: low snow levels (2,000 -2,500 ft) and cold temps. Monday: expect a trace to 3” of new. Tuesday: a mix of sun and clouds. Friday: a chance of new snow. Many ski areas on both sides of the Cascades are at least partially open. East of the Cascades there is good skiing for the Inland No....

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The Snowfall Party continues, with levels at 1500 to 2500 feet.

Hello skiers and snowboarders, This is one of the best snowfall starts in years for some ski areas, and best start in decades for others like Mt Bachelor (best in 26 years). And the snowfall party continues. This week looks promising. Often, in late November, the Northwest can see some of their most extreme storms with floods, high winds and occasionally deep mountain snowfall. Right now, the ....

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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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