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Weather Synopsis
There are a few flurries out there this morning, but in general, we'll be dry across the mountains to start the day. That will change as a storm system impacts the region for the next 24-36 hours and brings gusty winds, mild temperatures, and periods of heavier precipitation.
An approaching warm front will spread light rain and snow to the Western Olympics this morning. By midday, precipitation slowly works its way inland to Mt Baker and the Mt Loop Highway areas and then drifts southward. Clouds, temperatures, and winds all increase throughout the day and into the evening. Many areas should see gusty moderate to strong ridgeline winds.
Overnight, the storm focuses on the Central Cascades as we sit in the warm sector. Snow levels should hover between 4500 and 5500 ft. Expect precipitation and winds to steadily increase as a trailing cold front approaches the coast. Just before daybreak on Tuesday, the storm will be at its peak. Most locations will see strong and gusty winds along with moderate to heavy precipitation. This will be the best chance for precipitation east of the Cascade crest.
By late morning, the storm should be winding down, and snow levels falling. Post-frontal showers and a Puget Sound Convergence Zone will keep rain/snow falling along the west slopes of the Cascades. Wind speeds should decrease by the afternoon, and you could even see a few sun breaks primarily east of the Crest. While not a big storm, upper elevations in the West Side and Cascade Pass forecast zones could receive 8-12 inches of snow.
Weather Forecast
Monday | Cloudy with rain and snow, heaviest in the western Olympics. SW winds becoming moderate to strong and gusty. |
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Monday Night | Rain and snow, heaviest in the Western Olympics. Moderate to strong and gusty winds decreasing slightly. |
Monday | Cloudy, generally light rain and snow developing in the afternoon. Moderate and gusty S winds turning SSW and increasing. |
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Monday Night | Stormy, with moderate to strong and gusty SSW winds and periods of moderate to heavy precipitation especially after midnight. |
Monday | Cloudy in the morning with generally light precipitation developing around lunchtime. SW winds becoming moderate. |
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Monday Night | Stormy with periods of moderate to heavy precipitation and strong and gusty SW winds decreasing slightly. |
Monday | Clouds thickening and lowering. Areas of light precipitation possible in the afternoon particularly near and north of Hwy 12. SW winds becoming moderate and gusty. |
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Monday Night | Rain and snow, heaviest near Mt Rainier. Moderate to strong and gusty WSW winds decreasing slightly. |
Monday | Clouds thickening during the day. Periods of light rain and snow in the afternoon. W winds becoming moderate and gusty. |
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Monday Night | Rain and snow could be heavy at times. Moderate and gusty W winds. |
Monday | Clouds thickening during the day. Periods of light rain and snow in the afternoon. W winds becoming moderate and gusty. |
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Monday Night | Rain and snow increasing overnight, heavy at times. Moderate to strong and gusty W winds. |
Monday | Partly to mostly cloudy with clouds increasing. Areas of light rain and snow in the afternoon near the crest. Winds becoming moderate and gusty from the SW. |
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Monday Night | Cloudy with generally light rain and snow. W winds becoming strong and gusty. |
Monday | Partly to mostly cloud in the morning with clouds increasing throughout the day. Periods of light rain and snow possible near the crest in the afternoon. Moderate and gusty W winds increasing. |
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Monday Night | Cloudy with light rain and snow, heavier after midnight. Strong and gusty W winds. |
Monday | Partly cloudy in the morning, becoming cloudy by the afternoon. A few brief periods of light rain and snow possible near the crest. W winds becoming moderate to strong and gusty. |
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Monday Night | Cloudy with areas of light rain and snow. Strong and gusty W winds. |
Monday | Cloudy on the W and S sides of the mountain, with more sunshine W. Clouds increasing later in the day. Moderate and gusty W winds. |
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Monday Night | Cloudy with periods of generally light rain and snow. Strong and gusty W winds increasing overnight. |
Issued: 6:59 AM PDT Monday, April 8, 2024
Precipitation (in)
Monday | Monday Night | Tuesday | ||
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5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | ||
Hurricane Ridge | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | LT 0.10 | |
Mt Baker Ski Area | 0.50 | 0.75 -1.00 | 0.25 | |
Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | 0.25 | 1.00 - 1.50 | 0.50 | |
Stevens Pass | LT 0.25 | 0.75 | 0.25 | |
Snoqualmie Pass | 0.25 | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.25 | |
Crystal Mt | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | LT 0.10 | |
Paradise | LT 0.25 | 0.75 | 0.25 | |
White Pass | LT 0.10 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 | |
Washington Pass | LT 0.10 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.10 | |
Mission Ridge | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | |
Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | LT 0.10 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 | |
Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.10 | |
Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | LT 0.25 | LT 0.25 | |
Timberline | 0 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | LT 0.10 |
Monday Night | 0.25 |
Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | 0.50 |
Monday Night | 0.75 -1.00 |
Tuesday | 0.25 |
Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | 0.25 |
Monday Night | 1.00 - 1.50 |
Tuesday | 0.50 |
Stevens Pass | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | LT 0.25 |
Monday Night | 0.75 |
Tuesday | 0.25 |
Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | 0.25 |
Monday Night | 0.50 - 0.75 |
Tuesday | 0.25 |
Crystal Mt | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | LT 0.10 |
Monday Night | 0.25 |
Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
Paradise | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | LT 0.25 |
Monday Night | 0.75 |
Tuesday | 0.25 |
White Pass | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | LT 0.10 |
Monday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
Tuesday | LT 0.25 |
Washington Pass | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | LT 0.10 |
Monday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
Mission Ridge | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | 0 |
Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | LT 0.10 |
Monday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
Tuesday | LT 0.25 |
Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | 0 |
Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | 0 |
Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
Tuesday | LT 0.25 |
Timberline | Precipitation (in) |
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Monday | 0 |
Monday Night | 0.25 |
Tuesday | LT 0.25 |
Issued: 6:59 AM PDT Monday, April 8, 2024
Snow Level (ft)
Monday Morning | Monday Afternoon | Monday Evening | Monday Night | Tuesday Morning | Tuesday Afternoon | |
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Olympics | 3000' | 4500' | 5000' | 4500' | 3000' | 3500' |
West North | 2500' | 3500' | 4000' | 4500' | 3000' | 3000' |
West Central | 2500' | 3500' | 4500' | 4500' | 3500' | 3500' |
West South | 2500' | 4500' | 5000' | 5000' | 4500' | 4500' |
Stevens Pass | 2500' | 4000' | 4500' | 4500' | 4000' | 4000' |
Snoqualmie Pass | 2500' | 4000' | 5000' | 5000' | 4000' | 4000' |
East North | 2000' | 4000' | 4500' | 4500' | 4000' | 4000' |
East Central | 2500' | 4500' | 5000' | 5000' | 4500' | 4500' |
East South | 2500' | 4500' | 5000' | 5000' | 4500' | 4500' |
Mt. Hood | 3000' | 5500' | 5000' | 5500' | 5000' | 5000' |
Olympics | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 3000' |
Monday Afternoon | 4500' |
Monday Evening | 5000' |
Monday Night | 4500' |
Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
West North | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 2500' |
Monday Afternoon | 3500' |
Monday Evening | 4000' |
Monday Night | 4500' |
Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 3000' |
West Central | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 2500' |
Monday Afternoon | 3500' |
Monday Evening | 4500' |
Monday Night | 4500' |
Tuesday Morning | 3500' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
West South | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 2500' |
Monday Afternoon | 4500' |
Monday Evening | 5000' |
Monday Night | 5000' |
Tuesday Morning | 4500' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 4500' |
Stevens Pass | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 2500' |
Monday Afternoon | 4000' |
Monday Evening | 4500' |
Monday Night | 4500' |
Tuesday Morning | 4000' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 4000' |
Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 2500' |
Monday Afternoon | 4000' |
Monday Evening | 5000' |
Monday Night | 5000' |
Tuesday Morning | 4000' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 4000' |
East North | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 2000' |
Monday Afternoon | 4000' |
Monday Evening | 4500' |
Monday Night | 4500' |
Tuesday Morning | 4000' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 4000' |
East Central | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 2500' |
Monday Afternoon | 4500' |
Monday Evening | 5000' |
Monday Night | 5000' |
Tuesday Morning | 4500' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 4500' |
East South | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 2500' |
Monday Afternoon | 4500' |
Monday Evening | 5000' |
Monday Night | 5000' |
Tuesday Morning | 4500' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 4500' |
Mt. Hood | Elevation |
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Monday Morning | 3000' |
Monday Afternoon | 5500' |
Monday Evening | 5000' |
Monday Night | 5500' |
Tuesday Morning | 5000' |
Tuesday Afternoon | 5000' |
Issued: 6:59 AM PDT Monday, April 8, 2024
5000' Temperatures (°F)
Monday | Monday Night | ||
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Max / Min | Max / Min | ||
Olympics | 35 / 25 | 36 / 32 | |
West North | 33 / 25 | 33 / 30 | |
West Central | 35 / 25 | 34 / 30 | |
West South | 36 / 25 | 34 / 31 | |
Stevens Pass | 35 / 25 | 34 / 31 | |
Snoqualmie Pass | 34 / 24 | 34 / 31 | |
East North | 35 / 21 | 34 / 30 | |
East Central | 35 / 26 | 33 / 32 | |
East South | 37 / 24 | 35 / 32 | |
Mt. Hood | 37 / 26 | 35 / 31 |
Olympics | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 35 / 25 |
Monday Night | 36 / 32 |
West North | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 33 / 25 |
Monday Night | 33 / 30 |
West Central | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 35 / 25 |
Monday Night | 34 / 30 |
West South | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 36 / 25 |
Monday Night | 34 / 31 |
Stevens Pass | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 35 / 25 |
Monday Night | 34 / 31 |
Snoqualmie Pass | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 34 / 24 |
Monday Night | 34 / 31 |
East North | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 35 / 21 |
Monday Night | 34 / 30 |
East Central | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 35 / 26 |
Monday Night | 33 / 32 |
East South | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 37 / 24 |
Monday Night | 35 / 32 |
Mt. Hood | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
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Monday | 37 / 26 |
Monday Night | 35 / 31 |
Issued: 6:59 AM PDT Monday, April 8, 2024
Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Monday Morning | Monday Afternoon | Monday Evening | Monday Night | |
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Olympics | SW 10-20 | SW 20-30 | SW 20-30 | WSW 15-25 |
West North | S 15-25 | SSW 20-30 | SSW 20-30 | SW 15-25 |
West Central | SW 10-20 | SW 15-25 | SW 20-30 | SW 15-25 |
West South | SW 10-20 | SW 15-25 | WSW 20-30 | W 15-25 |
Stevens Pass | W 5-15 | W 10-20 | W 15-25 | W 15-25 |
Snoqualmie Pass | W 10-20 | W 15-25 | W 20-30 | W 20-30 |
East North | W 10-20 | SW 15-25 | W 20-30 | W 25-35 |
East Central | W 10-20 | W 20-30 | W 25-35 | W 30-40 |
East South | W 10-20 | W 20-30 | W 25-35 | W 25-35 |
Mt. Hood | W 15-25 | W 15-25 | W 25-35 | W 30-40 |
Olympics | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | SW 10-20 |
Monday Afternoon | SW 20-30 |
Monday Evening | SW 20-30 |
Monday Night | WSW 15-25 |
West North | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | S 15-25 |
Monday Afternoon | SSW 20-30 |
Monday Evening | SSW 20-30 |
Monday Night | SW 15-25 |
West Central | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | SW 10-20 |
Monday Afternoon | SW 15-25 |
Monday Evening | SW 20-30 |
Monday Night | SW 15-25 |
West South | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | SW 10-20 |
Monday Afternoon | SW 15-25 |
Monday Evening | WSW 20-30 |
Monday Night | W 15-25 |
Stevens Pass | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | W 5-15 |
Monday Afternoon | W 10-20 |
Monday Evening | W 15-25 |
Monday Night | W 15-25 |
Snoqualmie Pass | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | W 10-20 |
Monday Afternoon | W 15-25 |
Monday Evening | W 20-30 |
Monday Night | W 20-30 |
East North | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | W 10-20 |
Monday Afternoon | SW 15-25 |
Monday Evening | W 20-30 |
Monday Night | W 25-35 |
East Central | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | W 10-20 |
Monday Afternoon | W 20-30 |
Monday Evening | W 25-35 |
Monday Night | W 30-40 |
East South | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | W 10-20 |
Monday Afternoon | W 20-30 |
Monday Evening | W 25-35 |
Monday Night | W 25-35 |
Mt. Hood | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
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Monday Morning | W 15-25 |
Monday Afternoon | W 15-25 |
Monday Evening | W 25-35 |
Monday Night | W 30-40 |
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