Issued: 1:53 PM PST Sunday, February 22, 2026
by Dallas Glass

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Weather Synopsis

It's been another snowy and windy day across most of the forecast region. Even if you only saw a few light snow showers today, don't worry, more is on the way. The low pressure wobbling around the eastern Pacific keeps sending us storm after storm. This last one, Sunday night into Monday, should be the largest. While rain and snow will continue for Mt Baker and the Olympics this evening, most other locations experience a relative break in the action with only a few passing showers. E-SSE winds should finally start to decrease and turn more SW as our next storm arrives.

Look for rain and snow to spread into the mountains around midnight. This could result in stormy conditions with gusty winds and moderate to heavy precipitation. A strong overhead jet stream should help moisture reach over the Cascades and into the eastern zones. The brunt of the storm stretches into Monday morning with continued precipitation. 

By mid-morning, the focus of the storm starts drifting south, causing steady precipitation to change to showers and then end. Areas in the southern zones and near Mt Hood could stay stormy all day. Eventually, the main axis of precipitation becomes quite narrow and traned on southern Washington. That's where the weather models start to diverge. This abrupt east-west line of moisture sets up not only a significant difference in precipitation but also a stark change in temperatures. Warmer air moves in south of this feature, so its position has a major impact on storm totals and snow levels.

This uncertainty is most pronounced on Tuesday, when some models lift the frontal boundary back northward, spreading light precipitation all the way back to the Canadian border. Others keep the main axis of water pinned near the Oregon-Washington border, leaving areas further north dry and cool. We'll have to see how the next 24 hours shake out first. 

Weather Forecast

Olympics
West North
West Central
West South
Stevens Pass
Snoqualmie Pass
East North
East Central
East South
Mt. Hood
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Sunday Night Stormy with gusty moderate SW winds and periods of heavier precipitation.
Monday Rain and snow in the morning, becoming showery. Moderate WSW winds decreasing. A few sunbreaks possible in the afternoon in the northern and eastern parts of the zone.
Sunday Night Stormy with gusty moderate S winds turning SSW and becoming stronger. Periods of heavier rain and snow.
Monday Rain and snow in the morning, becoming showery. Moderate SW winds turning W and decreasing. A few sun breaks possible in the late afternoon.
Sunday Night Showers in the evening, with rain and snow increasing after midnight. Winds turning SW and becoming moderate.
Monday Rain and snow in the morning, becoming showery. A Puget Sound Convergence Zone is possible in the Mountain Loop Hwy area. Moderate SW winds turning W and decreasing.
Sunday Night Showers in the evening, with rain and snow increasing after midnight. Moderate S winds turning SW with increasing precipitation.
Monday Rain and snow in the morning, turning showery in the northern half of the zone. Staying steadier near Mt Saint Helens. Light to moderate WSW winds turning W.
Sunday Night Cloudy in the evening with a few isolated showers. Rain and snow increasing after midnight. Ridgeline winds turning SW and becoming light to moderate. E flow at Pass level gradually weakens overnight. Eventually turning W in the very early morning hours.
Monday Rain and snow in the morning, becoming more showery during the day. Light to moderate WSW winds, turning W. Light W flow at Pass level.
Sunday Night Cloudy with a few isolated showers in the evening, then rain and snow increasing around midnight. Light to moderate SSE ridgeline winds turning SW and increasing. Pass level easterly flow gradually weakening and eventually turning W in the early morning hours.
Monday Rain and snow in the morning, becoming more showery during the day. Moderate WSW ridgeline winds turning W and decreasing. Light W flow at Pass level.
Sunday Night A few snow showers in the evening, then precipitation increasing overnight. Light to moderate SSE winds turning SW and increasing.
Monday Snow quickly turning to snow showers. A few sun breaks possible in the afternoon. Moderate SW winds.
Sunday Night Cloudy with a few isolated snow showers in the evening, then precipitation increasing. Heaviest near the crest. Moderate SW winds becoming strong and gusty with increasing precipitation.
Monday Rain and snow showers, heaviest in the morning, becoming more isolated later in the day. Moderate WSW winds turning W.
Sunday Night Cloudy with showers in the evening. Rain and snow increasing overnight. Moderate SW winds becoming strong and gusty with increasing precipitation.
Monday Rain and snow in the morning, becoming more showery in the afternoon. Moderate WSW winds turning W.
Sunday Night Cloudy with rain and snow showers in evening, then heavier precipitation arriving after midnight. Moderate to strong and gusty SW winds increasing.
Monday Stormy. Rain and snow could be heavy at times. Strong and gusty SW winds decreasing slightly in the afternoon.

Issued: 1:53 PM PST Sunday, February 22, 2026

Precipitation (in)

Sunday Night Monday Monday Night Tuesday
4 pm - 4 am 4 am - 4 pm 4 pm - 4 am 4 am - 4 pm
Hurricane Ridge 0.50 - 0.75 LT 0.25 LT 0.10 LT 0.10
Mt Baker Ski Area 1.00 0.50 LT 0.10 LT 0.10
Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass 0.75 0.50 LT 0.25 LT 0.10
Stevens Pass 0.25 0.50 LT 0.10 LT 0.10
Snoqualmie Pass 0.50 0.50 - 0.75 LT 0.25 LT 0.10
Crystal Mt 0.50 - 0.75 0.50 LT 0.25 LT 0.25
Paradise 0.75 0.75 0.25 LT 0.25
White Pass 0.50 0.50 - 0.75 0.25 LT 0.25
Washington Pass 0.25 - 0.50 0.25 - 0.50 LT 0.10 LT 0.10
Mission Ridge 0.25 0.25 LT 0.10 LT 0.10
Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head 0.25 - 0.50 0.50 LT 0.10 LT 0.10
Tieton River - Darland Mt. 0.25 - 0.50 0.50 0.25 LT 0.25
Mt Hood Meadows 0.50 0.75 -1.00 0.75 -1.00 0.25 - 0.50
Timberline 0.50 1.00 0.75 -1.00 0.50
Hurricane Ridge Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.50 - 0.75
Monday LT 0.25
Monday Night LT 0.10
Tuesday LT 0.10
Mt Baker Ski Area Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 1.00
Monday 0.50
Monday Night LT 0.10
Tuesday LT 0.10
Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.75
Monday 0.50
Monday Night LT 0.25
Tuesday LT 0.10
Stevens Pass Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.25
Monday 0.50
Monday Night LT 0.10
Tuesday LT 0.10
Snoqualmie Pass Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.50
Monday 0.50 - 0.75
Monday Night LT 0.25
Tuesday LT 0.10
Crystal Mt Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.50 - 0.75
Monday 0.50
Monday Night LT 0.25
Tuesday LT 0.25
Paradise Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.75
Monday 0.75
Monday Night 0.25
Tuesday LT 0.25
White Pass Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.50
Monday 0.50 - 0.75
Monday Night 0.25
Tuesday LT 0.25
Washington Pass Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.25 - 0.50
Monday 0.25 - 0.50
Monday Night LT 0.10
Tuesday LT 0.10
Mission Ridge Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.25
Monday 0.25
Monday Night LT 0.10
Tuesday LT 0.10
Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.25 - 0.50
Monday 0.50
Monday Night LT 0.10
Tuesday LT 0.10
Tieton River - Darland Mt. Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.25 - 0.50
Monday 0.50
Monday Night 0.25
Tuesday LT 0.25
Mt Hood Meadows Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.50
Monday 0.75 -1.00
Monday Night 0.75 -1.00
Tuesday 0.25 - 0.50
Timberline Precipitation (in)
Sunday Night 0.50
Monday 1.00
Monday Night 0.75 -1.00
Tuesday 0.50

Issued: 1:53 PM PST Sunday, February 22, 2026

Snow Level (ft)

Sunday Evening* Sunday Night* Monday Morning Monday Afternoon Monday Evening Monday Night Tuesday Morning* Tuesday Afternoon*
Olympics 3500' 3000' 2500' 2500' 2500' 2000' 2000' 2500'
West North 3500' 3500' 3500' 3000' 2500' 2000' 1500' 2500'
West Central 3500' 3500' 3500' 3000' 2500' 2000' 2500' 3000'
West South 4500' 4500' 4000' 3000' 3500' 3500' 3500' 4000'
Stevens Pass 3500' 4000' 3500' 3000' 2500' 2500' 2500' 3000'
Snoqualmie Pass 3500' 4000' 3500' 3000' 2500' 2500' 2500' 3000'
East North 1000' 1000' 1000' 1500' 1500' 1000' 1500' 2000'
East Central 3500' 4000' 3500' 3000' 2500' 2500' 2500' 3000'
East South 4500' 4500' 4000' 3500' 3500' 3500' 4000' 4000'
Mt. Hood 4500' 5500' 4500' 5000' 5000' 5000' 5500' 5000'
Olympics Elevation
Sunday Evening* 3500'
Sunday Night* 3000'
Monday Morning 2500'
Monday Afternoon 2500'
Monday Evening 2500'
Monday Night 2000'
Tuesday Morning* 2000'
Tuesday Afternoon* 2500'
West North Elevation
Sunday Evening* 3500'
Sunday Night* 3500'
Monday Morning 3500'
Monday Afternoon 3000'
Monday Evening 2500'
Monday Night 2000'
Tuesday Morning* 1500'
Tuesday Afternoon* 2500'
West Central Elevation
Sunday Evening* 3500'
Sunday Night* 3500'
Monday Morning 3500'
Monday Afternoon 3000'
Monday Evening 2500'
Monday Night 2000'
Tuesday Morning* 2500'
Tuesday Afternoon* 3000'
West South Elevation
Sunday Evening* 4500'
Sunday Night* 4500'
Monday Morning 4000'
Monday Afternoon 3000'
Monday Evening 3500'
Monday Night 3500'
Tuesday Morning* 3500'
Tuesday Afternoon* 4000'
Stevens Pass Elevation
Sunday Evening* 3500'
Sunday Night* 4000'
Monday Morning 3500'
Monday Afternoon 3000'
Monday Evening 2500'
Monday Night 2500'
Tuesday Morning* 2500'
Tuesday Afternoon* 3000'
Snoqualmie Pass Elevation
Sunday Evening* 3500'
Sunday Night* 4000'
Monday Morning 3500'
Monday Afternoon 3000'
Monday Evening 2500'
Monday Night 2500'
Tuesday Morning* 2500'
Tuesday Afternoon* 3000'
East North Elevation
Sunday Evening* 1000'
Sunday Night* 1000'
Monday Morning 1000'
Monday Afternoon 1500'
Monday Evening 1500'
Monday Night 1000'
Tuesday Morning* 1500'
Tuesday Afternoon* 2000'
East Central Elevation
Sunday Evening* 3500'
Sunday Night* 4000'
Monday Morning 3500'
Monday Afternoon 3000'
Monday Evening 2500'
Monday Night 2500'
Tuesday Morning* 2500'
Tuesday Afternoon* 3000'
East South Elevation
Sunday Evening* 4500'
Sunday Night* 4500'
Monday Morning 4000'
Monday Afternoon 3500'
Monday Evening 3500'
Monday Night 3500'
Tuesday Morning* 4000'
Tuesday Afternoon* 4000'
Mt. Hood Elevation
Sunday Evening* 4500'
Sunday Night* 5500'
Monday Morning 4500'
Monday Afternoon 5000'
Monday Evening 5000'
Monday Night 5000'
Tuesday Morning* 5500'
Tuesday Afternoon* 5000'

Issued: 1:53 PM PST Sunday, February 22, 2026

5000' Temperatures (°F)

Sunday Night Monday
Max / Min Max / Min
Olympics 28 / 25 27 / 20
West North 29 / 27 28 / 24
West Central 29 / 28 28 / 25
West South 31 / 28 29 / 28
Stevens Pass 29 / 27 29 / 26
Snoqualmie Pass 29 / 27 27 / 25
East North 26 / 25 29 / 25
East Central 29 / 27 29 / 26
East South 31 / 26 31 / 28
Mt. Hood 33 / 28 34 / 31
Olympics 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 28 / 25
Monday 27 / 20
West North 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 29 / 27
Monday 28 / 24
West Central 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 29 / 28
Monday 28 / 25
West South 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 31 / 28
Monday 29 / 28
Stevens Pass 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 29 / 27
Monday 29 / 26
Snoqualmie Pass 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 29 / 27
Monday 27 / 25
East North 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 26 / 25
Monday 29 / 25
East Central 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 29 / 27
Monday 29 / 26
East South 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 31 / 26
Monday 31 / 28
Mt. Hood 5000' Temperature Forecast
(Max / Min)
Sunday Night 33 / 28
Monday 34 / 31

Issued: 1:53 PM PST Sunday, February 22, 2026

Ridgeline Winds (mph)

Sunday Evening Sunday Night Monday Morning Monday Afternoon
Olympics SSW 15-25 SW 15-25 WSW 15-25 W 5-15
West North S 15-25 SSW 20-30 SW 15-25 W 10-20
West Central S 10-20 SW 15-25 SW 15-25 W 10-20
West South S 15-25 SW 15-25 WSW 10-20 W 10-20
Stevens Pass SSE 5-15 SW 10-20 WSW 10-20 W 10-20
Snoqualmie Pass SSE 10-20 SW 15-25 WSW 15-25 W 10-20
East North S 10-20 SSW 15-25 SW 15-25 SW 15-25
East Central SW 15-25 SW 20-30 WSW 15-25 W 15-25
East South SW 15-25 SW 20-30 WSW 15-25 W 10-20
Mt. Hood SW 20-30 SW 25-35 SW 25-35 SW 20-30
Olympics Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening SSW 15-25
Sunday Night SW 15-25
Monday Morning WSW 15-25
Monday Afternoon W 5-15
West North Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening S 15-25
Sunday Night SSW 20-30
Monday Morning SW 15-25
Monday Afternoon W 10-20
West Central Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening S 10-20
Sunday Night SW 15-25
Monday Morning SW 15-25
Monday Afternoon W 10-20
West South Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening S 15-25
Sunday Night SW 15-25
Monday Morning WSW 10-20
Monday Afternoon W 10-20
Stevens Pass Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening SSE 5-15
Sunday Night SW 10-20
Monday Morning WSW 10-20
Monday Afternoon W 10-20
Snoqualmie Pass Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening SSE 10-20
Sunday Night SW 15-25
Monday Morning WSW 15-25
Monday Afternoon W 10-20
East North Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening S 10-20
Sunday Night SSW 15-25
Monday Morning SW 15-25
Monday Afternoon SW 15-25
East Central Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening SW 15-25
Sunday Night SW 20-30
Monday Morning WSW 15-25
Monday Afternoon W 15-25
East South Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening SW 15-25
Sunday Night SW 20-30
Monday Morning WSW 15-25
Monday Afternoon W 10-20
Mt. Hood Ridgeline Winds (mph)
Sunday Evening SW 20-30
Sunday Night SW 25-35
Monday Morning SW 25-35
Monday Afternoon SW 20-30

Issued: 1:53 PM PST Sunday, February 22, 2026

Extended Weather Synopsis

With so much uncertainty in the near term forecast, you can imagine the details for the extended product are a little hazy. Wherever precipitation ends up on Tuesday, showers should linger in those same areas overnight. Northwest winds aloft usher in cooler air and help add a bit of moisture to any leftover precipitation. A split-flow jet stream begins to take shape Wednesday afternoon and shunts incoming storms to our north into central British Columbia. However, clouds and precipitation could splash the region, keeping us from drying out. It seems like Wednesday night and Thursday, you'll have the best chance at precipitation further north and the best chance at clearing and sunshine further south. 

Extended Snow Level (ft)

Tuesday Night Wednesday Wednesday Night Thursday
West North 2000' 2500' 2500' 2500'
Snoqualmie Pass 2500' 2500' 2500' 3000'
Mt. Hood 4000' 3000' 3000' 3500'
West North Elevation
Tuesday Night 2000'
Wednesday 2500'
Wednesday Night 2500'
Thursday 2500'
Snoqualmie Pass Elevation
Tuesday Night 2500'
Wednesday 2500'
Wednesday Night 2500'
Thursday 3000'
Mt. Hood Elevation
Tuesday Night 4000'
Wednesday 3000'
Wednesday Night 3000'
Thursday 3500'

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Previous forecast from Feb 22, 2026

The NWAC program is administered by the USDA-Forest Service and operates from the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Seattle. NWAC services are made possible by important collaboration and support from a wide variety of federal, state and private cooperators.

The 5000’ temperature forecast does not imply a trend over the 12 hr period and only represents the max and min temperatures within a 12 hr period in the zone. The 6-hr snow level forecast, the forecast discussion, and weather forecast sections may add detail regarding temperature trends.

The snow level forecast represents the general snow level over a 6 hr time period. Freezing levels are forecast when precipitation is not expected.

*Easterly or offshore flow is highlighted with an asterisk when we expect relatively cool east winds in the major Cascade Passes. Easterly flow will often lead to temperature inversions and is a key variable for forecasting precipitation type in the Cascade Passes. Strong easterly flow events can affect terrain on a more regional scale.

Ridgeline winds are the average wind speed and direction over a 6 hr time period.

The wind forecast represents an elevation range instead of a single elevation slice. The elevation range overlaps with the near and above treeline elevation bands in the avalanche forecast and differs per zone.

Wind direction indicates the direction the wind originates or comes from on the 16-point compass rose.

Water Equivalent (WE) is the liquid water equivalent of all precipitation types; rain, snow, ice pellets, etc., forecast to the hundredth of an inch at specific locations. To use WE as a proxy for snowfall amounts, start with a snow to water ratio of 10:1 (10 inches of snow = 1 inch WE). Temperatures at or near freezing will generally have a lower ratio (heavy wet snow) and very cold temperatures can have a much higher ratio (dry fluffy snow).

The label LT, is shorthand for ‘less than’.

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