Sunny Turns + Free Wax? Yep. Through Saturday 🎿☀️
- Andrea Hamilton
- 1 day ago
- 3 min read
Updated: 48 minutes ago
Hello skiers and snowboarders,
A weak ridge of high pressure will be over our region through Saturday. So we are expecting mostly sunny and mild conditions (see graph below). Later on Sunday, a weak weather system glances our region to bring chances of light rain late Sunday and into Monday. Looking for fresh snow, check out our extended outlook below.
HIGHLIGHTS
☀️Friday – Sunny and mild
☀️Saturday – Continued sunny and mild
💧Sunday – Trace of rain late
💧Monday – Light rain
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The map below shows snowfall for the 24 hours ending Monday afternoon.
SLOPES - Elevation General Guidelines
Lower Slopes - Under 4000'
Mid-Slopes - 4000 to 5500'
Upper-Slopes - Above 5500'
Prepared by Michael Fagin, Meteorologist.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK: Tuesday, April 29 to Friday, May 2
For much of this period, there is a weak ridge of high pressure over Washington to bring dry conditions. Is there any new snow? The map below indicates very little new snowfall for Whistler and no new snow for resorts in Washington and Oregon. The main part of the storm track and related snow for this period is aimed at Northern California. So the resorts in the Sierra will benefit. Palisades in Tahoe is one option if you are looking for fresh snow.
Our next update will be on Friday, May 2. This will be our last update for this season.
The map below is cumulative snowfall for the period ending late Friday, May 2.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK:
The table is the general accuracy of short-term forecasts vs. extended ones.
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🏔️49 Degrees North: Final weekend.
Open Friday and Saturday and possibly Sunday. DECK PARTY with discounted tickets. Read Andrea's post: resort info and where to stay.
✅At 49 Degrees North: discounted lift tickets for this weekend, just $49 for Adults.
✅If you happen to be a pass holder or employee at a ski area that has closed for the season, we have an even bigger discount for you. We’re thrilled to offer a lift ticket deal at just $29 - just use coupon code Visit49 when you purchase online. Lift Tickets for Sunday will be available at the ticket window, if the weather permits us to operate.
✅*Don’t forget to bring your verification when you come to pick up your ticket at the ticket window.
🏔️White Pass Final weekend. Open Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss the Yeti Hunt and fun at WP, with lots of giveaways.
✅Costume contest and Chairlift giveaway. You could event win a Season Pass.
🚗DRIVING: Hwy 7 to US 12. From Seattle area they recommend driving south around Mt Rainier on Hwy 7 to US 12.
Uphill Travel Policy
Know the details and events: Daily message details with days/hours/details. Banked Slalom April 26 & 27.
All Summit areas will be closed as of Sunday, 4/20. Alpental is closed to uphill travel, ski touring and split boarding at all times.
🏔️Stevens Pass Uphill Policy Stevens Pass is closed for the season.
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🏔️ Snowpack Snapshot
We had La Niña this winter, but it didn’t deliver in Washington. As of April 15:
Crystal: 108% of normal
White Pass: 98%
Others: Below normal. Oregon resorts, however, are above normal.
Map shows snow water equivalent as of April 19, 2025
🏔️ There's a resort for everyone, but we can't cover every resort every time. For conditions
and forecasts at your resort, please check their website.