Our recent sunny weather means the mountain passes are in need of some fresh powder. Snow is expected by Saturday evening; unfortunately, accumulations will probably be minimal. Here's the latest on what's in the forecast.
Summit at Snoqualmie: Partly sunny skies on Friday will become cloudy by Saturday evening, with a 60 percent chance of snow forecast overnight on Saturday. Accumulation is expected to be less than half an inch. Chance of rain/snow showers on Sunday. High temperatures near freezing. Snow depth is 61 inches at the base of Summit West and 123 inches at the summit of Alpental. (Complete forecast here.)
Crystal Mountain: Even though the snow is not falling right now, many Washington resorts have already broken records for their early-season snowpack. Crystal is reporting it's at 150 percent above normal accumulation for this time of year, with close to 17 feet of fresh snow in December. The forecast shows a 60 percent chance of snow overnight Friday and 50 percent chance overnight on Saturday. Accumulations of 1-3 inches possible both nights. Depth is 61 inches at the base and 95 inches at the summit. (Complete forecast here.)
Stevens Pass: Snow is expected overnight Thursday and again on Saturday night. Accumulations of up to a couple of inches both nights. High temperatures around 30 degrees on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Snow depth is 72 inches at the base and 76 inches at the summit. (Complete forecast here.)
Mt. Baker Ski Area: A 60-percent chance of snowfall on Saturday night, with 3-7 inches possible. Depth is 158 inches at the base of Pan Dome. (Complete forecast here.)
White Pass Ski Area: Mostly cloudy conditions, with a 50 percent chance of snow overnight on Saturday. Accumulation of 1-2 inches possible. Snow totals are 58 inches at the base and 94 inches at the summit. (Complete forecast here.)
Mission Ridge: A 30-percent chance of snow Saturday and Sunday. Accumulations of around an inch possible. (Complete forecast here.)
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