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....
Read MoreHello 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. ....
Read MoreShort 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....
Read MoreHello, 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....
Read MoreHello 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....
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