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Weather Synopsis
It’s a relatively mild afternoon across the Cascades, with lingering showers along the southern west slopes and low clouds hanging over the majority of the forecast region. Areas east of the Crest have stayed mostly dry, with lesser cloud cover and generally warmer weather. Temperatures will continue to cool tonight into Tuesday morning, dropping snow levels to around 3,000 feet by early morning.
A deep upper-level low will move south along the coast of British Columbia overnight into Tuesday, setting up a prolonged stretch of moisture and colder air across the region. The bulk of the action will fall between Tuesday morning and Wednesday morning.
Tuesday itself will be wet and windy. Precipitation should reach the Olympics and West North zones by first light, spreading south, and reaching Mt. Hood around midday. Snow levels will briefly bump up to near 4,000 feet during the day as precipitation arrives, but it won't last long.
The initial phase of the system brings a southwesterly flow, favoring heavier precipitation across the West North, especially around Mt. Baker. As moisture pushes south, heavier mountain snow will extend into the southern zones, with Paradise, Mount Saint Helens, and Mt Hood standing out. As precipitation fills inland, there could be decent spillover to the east side, with the greatest snow totals closer to the Crest.
Ridgeline winds will turn up as the system arrives, with most zones seeing speeds near the strong range through Tuesday.
Tuesday night, Snow levels drop below the passes, and moderate snowfall continues through much of the night. Late Tuesday night, the upper-level flow shifts more westerly, and precipitation begins tapering off from north to south.
Post-frontal showers stick around into Wednesday, while winds ease, and snow levels stay well below trailheads and passes. Wednesday could present a proper springtime winter day in the mountains. There's also a slight chance of some thunderstorm development off the coast of the Olympics.
Weather Forecast
| Monday Night | Mostly cloudy. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Snow, with strong wind at ridgeline. |
| Monday Night | Rain and mountain snow. Increasing light to moderate ridgeline wind. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow. Strong ridgeline wind. |
| Monday Night | Rain and mountain snow. Increasing light to moderate ridgeline wind. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Moderate to heavy rain and mountain snow. Strong ridgeline wind. |
| Monday Night | Light rain and mountain snow. Increasing light to moderate ridgeline wind. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Rain and mountain snow, increasing through the day. Moderate to strong ridgeline wind. |
| Monday Night | Light rain and mountain snow. Moderate ridgeline, and west wind at Pass level. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Rain and mountain snow, increasing through the day. Moderate to strong ridgeline, and west wind at the Pass. |
| Monday Night | Light rain and mountain snow. Moderate ridgeline, and west wind at Pass level. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Rain and mountain snow, increasing through the day. Moderate to strong ridgeline, and west wind at the Pass. |
| Monday Night | Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and mountain snow. Light to moderate ridgeline wind. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Rain and mountain snow, increasing through the day. Moderate to strong ridgeline. |
| Monday Night | Mostly cloudy, with moderate to strong ridgeline wind. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Rain and mountain snow. Moderate to strong ridgeline wind. |
| Monday Night | Mostly cloudy. Light to moderate ridgeline wind. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Light rain and mountain snow, increasing in the afternoon. Light to moderate ridgeline wind. |
| Monday Night | Lingering light rain and mountain snow. Moderate ridgeline wind. |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Rain and mountain snow, mainly in the afternoon. Strong ridgeline wind. |
Issued: 2:31 PM PDT Monday, April 13, 2026
Precipitation (in)
| Monday Night | Tuesday | Tuesday Night | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | 5 pm - 5 am | 5 am - 5 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0.50 - 0.75 | 0.25 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0.25 | 1.00 - 1.50 | 0.50 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | LT 0.25 | 0.75 | 0.75 | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | LT 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.75 | LT 0.25 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | LT 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.75 | 0.25 |
| Crystal Mt | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.50 | LT 0.25 |
| Paradise | LT 0.10 | 0.50 - 0.75 | 1.00 - 1.50 | 0.25 |
| White Pass | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.75 | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | LT 0.10 | 0.25 - 0.50 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | 0.50 - 0.75 | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | 0 | LT 0.25 | 0.25 - 0.50 | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | 1.00 - 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Timberline | LT 0.10 | 0.25 | 1.50 | 0.75 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0 |
| Tuesday | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.50 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt. Loop - Barlow Pass | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0.75 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.75 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.75 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.75 |
| Wednesday | 0.25 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0.25 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.50 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Paradise | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Tuesday Night | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Wednesday | 0.25 |
| White Pass | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0.25 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.75 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Salmon la Sac - Gallagher Head | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0.25 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.50 - 0.75 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Tieton River - Darland Mt. | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 0 |
| Tuesday | LT 0.25 |
| Tuesday Night | 0.25 - 0.50 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.25 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0.25 |
| Tuesday Night | 1.00 - 1.50 |
| Wednesday | 0.75 |
| Timberline | Precipitation (in) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | LT 0.10 |
| Tuesday | 0.25 |
| Tuesday Night | 1.50 |
| Wednesday | 0.75 |
Issued: 2:31 PM PDT Monday, April 13, 2026
Snow Level (ft)
| Monday Evening | Monday Night | Tuesday Morning | Tuesday Afternoon | Tuesday Evening | Tuesday Night | Wednesday Morning | Wednesday Afternoon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympics | 4000' | 4000' | 3000' | 3500' | 2500' | 1000' | 1000' | 1500' |
| West North | 4000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3000' | 1000' | 1000' | 1500' |
| West Central | 4000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3500' | 1500' | 1000' | 2000' |
| West South | 4000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3500' | 4000' | 2500' | 1500' | 2000' |
| Stevens Pass | 4000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3500' | 3500' | 2000' | 1500' | 2000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 4000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3500' | 3500' | 2000' | 1500' | 2000' |
| East North | 4500' | 3500' | 3500' | 3500' | 3500' | 1500' | 1500' | 2000' |
| East Central | 4500' | 3000' | 3000' | 4000' | 4000' | 3000' | 2000' | 2500' |
| East South | 4000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3500' | 4000' | 3500' | 2000' | 2500' |
| Mt. Hood | 4000' | 3000' | 3000' | 3500' | 4000' | 4000' | 2500' | 2500' |
| Olympics | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4000' |
| Monday Night | 4000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
| Tuesday Evening | 2500' |
| Tuesday Night | 1000' |
| Wednesday Morning | 1000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 1500' |
| West North | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4000' |
| Monday Night | 3000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3000' |
| Tuesday Evening | 3000' |
| Tuesday Night | 1000' |
| Wednesday Morning | 1000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 1500' |
| West Central | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4000' |
| Monday Night | 3000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3000' |
| Tuesday Evening | 3500' |
| Tuesday Night | 1500' |
| Wednesday Morning | 1000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 2000' |
| West South | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4000' |
| Monday Night | 3000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
| Tuesday Evening | 4000' |
| Tuesday Night | 2500' |
| Wednesday Morning | 1500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 2000' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4000' |
| Monday Night | 3000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
| Tuesday Evening | 3500' |
| Tuesday Night | 2000' |
| Wednesday Morning | 1500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 2000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4000' |
| Monday Night | 3000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
| Tuesday Evening | 3500' |
| Tuesday Night | 2000' |
| Wednesday Morning | 1500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 2000' |
| East North | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4500' |
| Monday Night | 3500' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3500' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
| Tuesday Evening | 3500' |
| Tuesday Night | 1500' |
| Wednesday Morning | 1500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 2000' |
| East Central | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4500' |
| Monday Night | 3000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 4000' |
| Tuesday Evening | 4000' |
| Tuesday Night | 3000' |
| Wednesday Morning | 2000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 2500' |
| East South | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4000' |
| Monday Night | 3000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
| Tuesday Evening | 4000' |
| Tuesday Night | 3500' |
| Wednesday Morning | 2000' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 2500' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | 4000' |
| Monday Night | 3000' |
| Tuesday Morning | 3000' |
| Tuesday Afternoon | 3500' |
| Tuesday Evening | 4000' |
| Tuesday Night | 4000' |
| Wednesday Morning | 2500' |
| Wednesday Afternoon | 2500' |
Issued: 2:31 PM PDT Monday, April 13, 2026
5000' Temperatures (°F)
| Monday Night | Tuesday | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Max / Min | Max / Min | ||
| Olympics | 33 / 27 | 32 / 27 | |
| West North | 32 / 27 | 32 / 25 | |
| West Central | 32 / 27 | 31 / 25 | |
| West South | 32 / 27 | 32 / 27 | |
| Stevens Pass | 31 / 26 | 32 / 27 | |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 31 / 26 | 31 / 27 | |
| East North | 34 / 27 | 33 / 25 | |
| East Central | 34 / 27 | 33 / 27 | |
| East South | 36 / 27 | 34 / 27 | |
| Mt. Hood | 33 / 27 | 33 / 27 |
| Olympics | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 33 / 27 |
| Tuesday | 32 / 27 |
| West North | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 32 / 27 |
| Tuesday | 32 / 25 |
| West Central | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 32 / 27 |
| Tuesday | 31 / 25 |
| West South | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 32 / 27 |
| Tuesday | 32 / 27 |
| Stevens Pass | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 31 / 26 |
| Tuesday | 32 / 27 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 31 / 26 |
| Tuesday | 31 / 27 |
| East North | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 34 / 27 |
| Tuesday | 33 / 25 |
| East Central | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 34 / 27 |
| Tuesday | 33 / 27 |
| East South | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 36 / 27 |
| Tuesday | 34 / 27 |
| Mt. Hood | 5000' Temperature Forecast (Max / Min) |
|---|---|
| Monday Night | 33 / 27 |
| Tuesday | 33 / 27 |
Issued: 2:31 PM PDT Monday, April 13, 2026
Ridgeline Winds (mph)
| Monday Evening | Monday Night | Tuesday Morning | Tuesday Afternoon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympics | SW 10-20 | SW 10-20 | SW 20-30 | SW 25-35 |
| West North | SW 10-20 | SW 10-20 | SSW 20-30 | SSW 20-30 |
| West Central | W 10-20 | WSW 10-20 | SW 15-25 | SW 20-30 |
| West South | W 5-15 | SW 10-20 | SW 15-25 | SW 20-30 |
| Stevens Pass | W 10-20 | WSW 10-20 | WSW 10-20 | WSW 15-25 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | W 15-25 | W 15-25 | WSW 20-30 | WSW 25-35 |
| East North | W 15-25 | WSW 15-25 | SW 10-20 | SW 20-30 |
| East Central | W 20-30 | W 20-30 | W 20-30 | WSW 25-35 |
| East South | W 15-25 | W 10-20 | W 10-20 | WSW 15-25 |
| Mt. Hood | WSW 15-25 | WSW 10-20 | SW 15-25 | WSW 30-40 |
| Olympics | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | SW 10-20 |
| Monday Night | SW 10-20 |
| Tuesday Morning | SW 20-30 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW 25-35 |
| West North | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | SW 10-20 |
| Monday Night | SW 10-20 |
| Tuesday Morning | SSW 20-30 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SSW 20-30 |
| West Central | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | W 10-20 |
| Monday Night | WSW 10-20 |
| Tuesday Morning | SW 15-25 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW 20-30 |
| West South | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | W 5-15 |
| Monday Night | SW 10-20 |
| Tuesday Morning | SW 15-25 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW 20-30 |
| Stevens Pass | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | W 10-20 |
| Monday Night | WSW 10-20 |
| Tuesday Morning | WSW 10-20 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | WSW 15-25 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | W 15-25 |
| Monday Night | W 15-25 |
| Tuesday Morning | WSW 20-30 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | WSW 25-35 |
| East North | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | W 15-25 |
| Monday Night | WSW 15-25 |
| Tuesday Morning | SW 10-20 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | SW 20-30 |
| East Central | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | W 20-30 |
| Monday Night | W 20-30 |
| Tuesday Morning | W 20-30 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | WSW 25-35 |
| East South | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | W 15-25 |
| Monday Night | W 10-20 |
| Tuesday Morning | W 10-20 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | WSW 15-25 |
| Mt. Hood | Ridgeline Winds (mph) |
|---|---|
| Monday Evening | WSW 15-25 |
| Monday Night | WSW 10-20 |
| Tuesday Morning | SW 15-25 |
| Tuesday Afternoon | WSW 30-40 |
Issued: 2:31 PM PDT Monday, April 13, 2026
Extended Weather Synopsis
High pressure builds back in over the Cascades starting Wednesday night, bringing drier weather for Thursday and Friday. Cooler temperatures will continue Wednesday night into Thursday, with stronger daytime warming to follow. A gradual warming trend will lead into Friday.
Extended Snow Level (ft)
| Wednesday Night | Thursday | Thursday Night | Friday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West North | 1500' | 4000' | 1500' | 4000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 1500' | 4000' | 3000' | 4500' |
| Mt. Hood | 1500' | 3000' | 2500' | 5000' |
| West North | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Night | 1500' |
| Thursday | 4000' |
| Thursday Night | 1500' |
| Friday | 4000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Night | 1500' |
| Thursday | 4000' |
| Thursday Night | 3000' |
| Friday | 4500' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Wednesday Night | 1500' |
| Thursday | 3000' |
| Thursday Night | 2500' |
| Friday | 5000' |
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