Sad to say, but dont expect much snowfall for the next week.
A weakening weather system will move in on Friday, but only with limited snowfall in the mountains. Total snowfall will be minor (1-4 SL 5,500 ft). Also, the snow pattern will not be widespread and will mainly favor the North Cascades and Whistler, as the storm hits mainly north, then falls apart.
Higher pressure will build in on Saturday until late next Tuesday, which means a dry pattern and no snowfall.
There is no significant snowfall in the forecast for at least seven days. We may get another round of light snow next Tuesday/Wednesday, but nothing to get excited about at this point.
One positive note is that usually by mid November the weather pattern for Cascade snowfall becomes more active, with more storminess. Its just too early to tell if the storminess in the second half of November will be hero or zero. Typically late November is very active. We need 3-5 feet to open, and we are starting from scratch, except for some areas with snowmaking. We can get several feet in a couple of good storms in less than a week but so far, the forecast maps are not showing anything significant for the next week.
Currently there is a little snow on the some of the upper slopes; otherwise snowpack is patchy or non-existent on the ski slopes of the Pacific NW. Usually the second half of November bails us out with several big snowfalls, but there are no guarantees. The models do point to a more active pattern in the second half of November, but it is really too early to give that idea much credibility. I will have more confidence in the forecast for the second half of November, in another week.
Larry Schick
meteorologist
Your Grand Poobah of Powder
I am doing two weather presentations in the next week - see details below
Announcements
Seasonal Snow Forecast
Weather presentation by meteorologist Larry Schick
The Grand Poobah of Powder
Where: Snoqualmie Summit 10 Pass Life Way at the Washington State Ski and Snowboard Museum (WSSSM)
When: Saturday November 10 --- afternoon: 1- 3 pm
Raffle and light refreshments
Free!
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In Pursuit of Powder Snow
Weather presentation by meteorologist Larry Schick
The Grand Poobah of Powder
Where: Alpine Physical Therapy
(Fremont area, 3800 Woodland Park ave #100)
When: Tuesday Nov 13, 2018 evening 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Raffle clothing from Woolly!
Free!
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Thanks to our Powder Poobah sponsors
Please support them
Silver Mountain, Idaho -- Five and a half hours east of Seattle on I-90, powder snow and an indoor water park. Four new gladed areas were added in bounds for improved tree and powder skiing.
Crystal Hotels -- Stay there right on the slopes. Check them out and don't forget good food, beer and fun at the Snorting Elk.
Alpine Physical Therapy - They will help to get you back on the slopes. Plus, they are all skiers - they understand your issues.
Outdoor Research - A NW classic, keeps you on the slopes in comfort and style. Check them out online or their retail shop
Sturtevants -
Sturtevants Movie Night- Ode To Muir by TGR
Friday, Nov 9th
Doors at 7:30. Film at 8:45
Location: The Collective at 400 Dexter Ave North, Seattle 98109
Woolly - NW Merino wool for skiing and so much more.
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A weakening weather system will move in on Friday, but only with limited snowfall in the mountains. Total snowfall will be minor (1-4 SL 5,500 ft). Also, the snow pattern will not be widespread and will mainly favor the North Cascades and Whistler, as the storm hits mainly north, then falls apart.
Higher pressure will build in on Saturday until late next Tuesday, which means a dry pattern and no snowfall.
There is no significant snowfall in the forecast for at least seven days. We may get another round of light snow next Tuesday/Wednesday, but nothing to get excited about at this point.
One positive note is that usually by mid November the weather pattern for Cascade snowfall becomes more active, with more storminess. Its just too early to tell if the storminess in the second half of November will be hero or zero. Typically late November is very active. We need 3-5 feet to open, and we are starting from scratch, except for some areas with snowmaking. We can get several feet in a couple of good storms in less than a week but so far, the forecast maps are not showing anything significant for the next week.
Currently there is a little snow on the some of the upper slopes; otherwise snowpack is patchy or non-existent on the ski slopes of the Pacific NW. Usually the second half of November bails us out with several big snowfalls, but there are no guarantees. The models do point to a more active pattern in the second half of November, but it is really too early to give that idea much credibility. I will have more confidence in the forecast for the second half of November, in another week.
Larry Schick
meteorologist
Your Grand Poobah of Powder
I am doing two weather presentations in the next week - see details below
Announcements
Seasonal Snow Forecast
Weather presentation by meteorologist Larry Schick
The Grand Poobah of Powder
Where: Snoqualmie Summit 10 Pass Life Way at the Washington State Ski and Snowboard Museum (WSSSM)
When: Saturday November 10 --- afternoon: 1- 3 pm
Raffle and light refreshments
Free!
...........................................................
In Pursuit of Powder Snow
Weather presentation by meteorologist Larry Schick
The Grand Poobah of Powder
Where: Alpine Physical Therapy
(Fremont area, 3800 Woodland Park ave #100)
When: Tuesday Nov 13, 2018 evening 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Raffle clothing from Woolly!
Free!
..................................................................................................................
Thanks to our Powder Poobah sponsors
Please support them
Silver Mountain, Idaho -- Five and a half hours east of Seattle on I-90, powder snow and an indoor water park. Four new gladed areas were added in bounds for improved tree and powder skiing.
Crystal Hotels -- Stay there right on the slopes. Check them out and don't forget good food, beer and fun at the Snorting Elk.
Alpine Physical Therapy - They will help to get you back on the slopes. Plus, they are all skiers - they understand your issues.
Outdoor Research - A NW classic, keeps you on the slopes in comfort and style. Check them out online or their retail shop
Sturtevants -
Sturtevants Movie Night- Ode To Muir by TGR
Friday, Nov 9th
Doors at 7:30. Film at 8:45
Location: The Collective at 400 Dexter Ave North, Seattle 98109
Woolly - NW Merino wool for skiing and so much more.
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