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 feet for much of the west slopes.
On Tuesday there is a chance of a few snow showers with trace amounts, if any. Temperatures will warm to above freezing in the afternoon. Wednesday will bring a chance of some light evening snow.
Snow returns on Thursday, with the best chance of snow for the mid and upper slopes. We are expecting 4 to 5 inches.
Monday - Some sun breaks
Tuesday - Just a few snow showers
Wednesday- Dry for the day, perhaps light snow in the evening
Thursday- 4 to 5 inches for mid to upper slopes
MAP DETAIL
The image below is snowfall for the 24 hours ending 4 am Monday, December 9. In many of the popular resorts on the west slopes, we'll get 8 inches of new snowfall.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK
We are expecting a strong trough of low pressure (image below) to move into our region on Saturday, December 14. This will bring a cold air mass along with moisture.
Too early to get a good handle on the snowfall amounts. But perhaps 8 to 10 inches of snowfall. We will update you with our next email on Thursday, December 12.
Prepared by: Michael Fagin meteorologist
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