The snow had been piling up over the past several days and the base values have been increasing significantly. There is another foot of snow on Mt. Bachelor as well as Willamette Pass. This will continue off and on today and into the night most locations, but this should be the end of the snow
Continue ReadingIn the last 24 hours, our snow resorts have received multiple inches of fresh snow. Snowfall has been falling during the morning and will be tapering off as the day progresses. We will be seeing a break in the precipitation through the middle of the week, but some snow is still expected to get squeezed
Continue ReadingSeveral inches of new snow has been added to the mountains today as the wintry pattern that will continue to push through the region. With a Winter Weather Advisory in place, we can expect to see those base numbers continue to grow. The drive up to the mountains will be problematic with the snow covered
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Snow resorts are reporting several inches of new powder! Snow is likely to fall over the next several days and we should continue to see this pattern through at least the middle of next week. Head up to the mountains this weekend if you can.
Continue ReadingSnowy weather continues in the mountains! Models are in firm agreement with the cold front currently making its way across the Cascades and bringing with it precipitation. Expect at least an additional 5-15 inches along the Cascades with higher amounts at the peaks. A Winter Storm Warning in the East Slopes of the Cascades including
Continue Reading Snow is on the way overnight and we are expecting to see several inches by the end of the day Thursday. There is a Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades through Friday morning with heavy snow and very gusty winds. The winds are expected to gust near 60 mph at times and the visibility will
Continue ReadingAn incoming upper level low pressure system will continue to push winter weather into the PacNW over the next several days. High winds, heavy mountain snow and cooler temperatures are expected as the system begins to push onshore. There’s a Winter Storm Warning along the east slopes of the Cascades including La Pine and Sunriver
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The Cascades continue to receive new snow and the base totals are above 100″ in a number of resorts. The fresh powder is expected to be continue to grow as the week moves along and there will be several inches of snow, actually a couple of feet, by the end of the work week. Wednesday
Continue ReadingBy tonight, a pressure ridge will move over the forecast area allowing a warmer airmass to advect into the region, raising snow levels to above 4.5kft to 5.5kft by Wednesday afternoon. We are, however, expecting more snow in the mountains on and off for the rest of the week, though, in some cases, elevation and
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Several inches of snow has been added to the Cascades today. The graphics to the left will be updated soon, but there is over a foot of new snow at several locations and more is on the way. Today will be the beginning of a week of snow. The resorts are likely to get well
Continue ReadingAn upper level trough of low pressure is approaching the Washington coast and bringing a cold front across our area from the northwest this morning. The system will slowly progress southeast through today and the colder airmass will result in dropping snow levels. Expect persistent mountain snow and windy conditions to accompany this system and
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A dry and mild day on the mountains as high pressure dominates the Pacific Northwest weather landscape. The dry and mild weather for the weekend with highs above freezing and plenty of sunshine on Saturday and early Sunday. A spring-like feel to the pattern for the weekend, then winter returns Monday. The pattern changes dramatically
Continue ReadingNo new snow at the moment, but a cold front will arrive late Sunday lowering snow levels in the central and southern WA Cascades by late afternoon and then the rest of the forecast overnight and early Monday. This will result in increased snowfall amounts in the Cascades (accumulations of 8-16 inches). Travel will be
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No new snow is expected to arrive as we move into the weekend, but there is plenty of snow on the ground and there will be plenty of sunshine. The temperatures are likely to be above normal this weekend as high pressure over takes the Pacific Northwest. The surfaces will be groomed, and the lifts
Continue ReadingThe next chance for snow will be as early as late Sunday when clouds will lower and thicken ahead of the snow slated to arrive Monday morning when temperatures are expected to drop from the above average weekend ahead. The snow will be off and on and lingering into Tuesday before tapering off late in
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Some new snow is being added to the mountains today and there will be a mix of clouds and sunshine. The snow is likely to continue overnight, not a lot, but some new snow is likely. Over the weekend there will be a noticeable uptick in the temperatures as we warm up and stay dry.
Continue ReadingWhat new snow area resorts have been receiving will be tapering off today. There’s still a chance of some snow showers lingering in the mountains today but in general a dry pattern is setting up and the next chance for measurable snow likely isn’t until after this weekend.
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There were a couple of inches of snow added to some of the resorts overnight, some got less. Overall, the week will be a bit milder than normal and the chance for snow is limited after tomorrow. Wednesday will still see some light snow fall on the Cascades, but after that the region dries up
Continue ReadingLight spotty rain and snow showers are possible in the forecast area with snow accumulations up to around 2 inches possible above 4.5k ft -5k ft in the mountains and more snow is expected in the Cascades through midweek.
Continue ReadingPresident’s Day is a nice day to get to the mountains and enjoy the snow. A few inches have been deposited on the Cascades in most locations and there will be a nice run of spotty snow most of the week. Overnight there should be more snow deposited and building the bases, and our resorts
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