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Incoming! Expect 8-10" new snow Fri-Sat.
Hello skiers and snowboarders, Starting Friday a trough of low pressure ( explainer link below ) and associated cold front will move into...
3 days ago
Dry week ahead but snow is coming end of the week.
Hello skiers and snowboarders, Over this weekend many (most) of our ski resorts have received at least 10" of snow and that includes the...
6 days ago
10" of snow coming our way.
Hello skiers and snowboarders, This is a special update today since we are expecting some new snow between Friday and Sunday. Many...
Jan 1
Happy New Year! Light snow Thursday with more on Friday.
Hello skiers and snowboarders, Happy New Year!! Normally, we send Thursdays and Sundays, however, we're sending this earlier since some...
Dec 29, 2024
More snow! 4 to 8" by later on Monday at 3000 feet.
Good news! Snow and New Deals at 49° North: Advance Tickets = Big Savings!
Dec 25, 2024
Christmas afternoon through Thursday 20" of snow!
Hello skiers and snowboarders, A strong weather system will move in this afternoon through Thursday. The map below shows cumulative...
Dec 22, 2024
Christmas Eve- 8 to 12 inches new snow
SNOW! Forecast for Cascades, Dec 22, 2024. Powder Poobah, Powder Alert.
Dec 19, 2024
Light snow, more snow, then holiday snow! Check the Extended.
Hello skiers and snowboarders, Thursday night and into early Friday we will have 2 to 3 inches of new snowfall at 4000 feet. During the...
Dec 14, 2024
Incoming! 12" snow coming Monday-Tuesday.
Hello skiers and snowboarders, A strong weather system will move into our region Monday into early Tuesday. Thus, many areas will get...
Dec 11, 2024
Daily snowfall...Plus Larry's report from Whistler!
Hello skiers and snowboarders, This Friday and Saturday, we are expecting lighter snowfall for the mid slopes. However, the upper...
Dec 7, 2024
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!...
Dec 4, 2024
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...
Nov 27, 2024
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...
Nov 23, 2024
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)...
Nov 18, 2024
Get ready for a snowy season! La Niña 2024-25 in the PNW.
Hello skiers and snowboarders, We should all be stoked – La Niña is back. La Niña loves to deliver NW snowfall. Hope you had a wonderful...
Nov 16, 2024
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...
Nov 2, 2024
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....
Oct 12, 2024
Powder Alert: 2024-25 La Niña Forecast for Pacific Northwest Skiers
From Larry Schick, the Grand Poobah of Powder (GPOP) REPLAY HIGHLIGHTS: "La Niña means good powder for the Northwest and a much better...
Apr 24, 2024
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....
Apr 20, 2024
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...
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