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Weather Synopsis for Sunday & Wednesday
A sunny day is in store for the Pacific Northwest as an upper level ridge moves over the area. Freezing levels will rise and it will feel even warmer with winds generally on the light side. The exception will be the Mt. Hood area where a stiff easterly breeze will help replenish colder air and keep freezing levels a bit more muted.
An approaching Pacific frontal system will begin to spread some high clouds into the northern half of the Washington later tonight. High overcast will be slow to fill in completely for the south Washington Cascades and Mt. Hood on Monday as the trough digs offshore, slowing the front's eastern progress. Filtered sunshine is likely for areas further south versus a more solid high overcast for areas north of Snoqualmie Pass. Ahead of this frontal system, there should be a brief but noticeable warming trend as warmer air is advected into the region. Snow levels should drop quickly with the onset of precipitation Monday afternoon for the Olympics and north Cascades and Monday evening for areas further south.
Weather Forecast
Hurricane Ridge
| Sunday | Mostly sunny. |
Mt. Baker
| Sunday | Mostly sunny. |
Washington Pass and Leavenworth
| Sunday | Mostly sunny. |
Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass
| Sunday | Mostly sunny. Light to moderate east winds at Pass level decreasing in the afternoon. |
Mt. Rainier, Crystal and White Pass
| Sunday | Mostly sunny. |
Mt. Hood
| Sunday | Mostly sunny. Light to moderate east winds decreasing in the afternoon. |
Issued: 6:59 AM PDT Sunday, March 10, 2019
Snow/Freezing Level (ft)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Leavenworth | Stevens Pass | Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier, Crystal & White Pass | Mt. Hood | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | Freezing Level * | 2000' | 500' | 500' | 500' | 500' | 500' | 500' | 500' |
| Sunday Afternoon | Freezing Level * | 4000' | 4000' | 4000' | 3500' | 4000' | 4000' | 4500' | 3500' |
| Sunday Evening | Freezing Level * | 3500' | 1500' | 1500' | 1500' | 1500' | 1500' | 1500' | 1500' |
| Sunday Night | Freezing Level * | 3500' | 500' | 500' | 500' | 500' | 500' | 500' | 500' |
| Monday Morning | Freezing Level * | 5000' | 2000' | 2000' | 2000' | 2500' | 3000' | 3000' | 3000' |
| Monday Afternoon | Freezing Level | 4000' | 4000' | 4500' | 4000' | 5000' | 5000' | 5500' | 5500' |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Freezing Level 2000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Freezing Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Freezing Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Freezing Level 5000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4000' |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Freezing Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Freezing Level 2000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4000' |
| Washington Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Freezing Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Freezing Level 2000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4500' |
| Leavenworth | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Freezing Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Freezing Level 2000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4000' |
| Stevens Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Freezing Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Freezing Level 2500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 5000' |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Freezing Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Freezing Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 5000' |
| Mt. Rainier & Crystal | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 4500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Freezing Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Freezing Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 5500' |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 3500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Evening |
Freezing Level 1500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Sunday Night |
Freezing Level 500' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Morning |
Freezing Level 3000' (Easterly Flow *) |
| Monday Afternoon |
Freezing Level 5500' |
* Easterly flow in the Cascade Passes can cause locally lower Snow or Freezing levels than areas further west.
Freezing Level is when no precipitation is forecast.
Precipitation Forecast
| Sunday | Sunday Night | Wednesday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 am - 4 pm | 4 pm - 4 am | 4 am - 4 pm | |
| Hurricane Ridge | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | 0 | 0 | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leavenworth | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Stevens Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mission Ridge | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crystal Mt | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paradise | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White Pass | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Timberline | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Mt Baker Ski Area | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | LT 0.10 |
| Washington Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Leavenworth | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Stevens Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Snoqualmie Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Mission Ridge | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Crystal Mt | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Paradise | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| White Pass | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Mt Hood Meadows | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
| Timberline | Precipitation Forecast |
|---|---|
| Sunday | 0 |
| Sunday Night | 0 |
| Wednesday | 0 |
LT = less than; WE or Water equivalent is the liquid water equivalent of melted snow in hundredths of inches. As a rough approximation 1 inch of snow = about .10 inches WE, or 10 inches of snow = about 1 inch WE.
Issued: 6:59 AM PDT Sunday, March 10, 2019
Free Winds at 5000' (mph)
| Hurricane Ridge | Mt. Baker | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | VAR 0 - 10 | VAR 0 - 10 | E 0 - 10 | E 0 - 10 | E 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | VAR 0 - 10 | S 0 - 10 | VAR 0 - 10 | VAR 0 - 10 | E 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Evening | S 0 - 10 | S 0 - 10 | VAR 0 - 10 | VAR 0 - 10 | ESE 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Night | S 5 - 15 | S 5 - 15 | S 0 - 10 | S 0 - 10 | S 10 - 20 |
| Monday Morning | S 10 - 20 | S 10 - 20 | S 0 - 10 | S 0 - 10 | S 5 - 15 |
| Monday Afternoon | S 15 - 30 | S 15 - 30 | SW 5 - 15 | SW 5 - 15 | SW 5 - 15 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Afternoon | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | S 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | S 5 - 15 |
| Monday Morning | S 10 - 20 |
| Monday Afternoon | S 15 - 30 |
| Mt. Baker | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Afternoon | S 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | S 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | S 5 - 15 |
| Monday Morning | S 10 - 20 |
| Monday Afternoon | S 15 - 30 |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | E 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Afternoon | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | S 0 - 10 |
| Monday Morning | S 0 - 10 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 5 - 15 |
| Mt. Rainier | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | E 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Afternoon | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | S 0 - 10 |
| Monday Morning | S 0 - 10 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 5 - 15 |
| Mt. Hood | Elevation |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | E 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | E 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Evening | ESE 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Night | S 10 - 20 |
| Monday Morning | S 5 - 15 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 5 - 15 |
| Hurricane Ridge | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Afternoon | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | S 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | S 5 - 15 |
| Monday Morning | S 10 - 20 |
| Monday Afternoon | S 15 - 30 |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Afternoon | S 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | S 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | S 5 - 15 |
| Monday Morning | S 10 - 20 |
| Monday Afternoon | S 15 - 30 |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | E 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Afternoon | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | S 0 - 10 |
| Monday Morning | S 0 - 10 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 5 - 15 |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | E 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Afternoon | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | S 0 - 10 |
| Monday Morning | S 0 - 10 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 5 - 15 |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | E 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | E 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Evening | ESE 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Night | S 10 - 20 |
| Monday Morning | S 5 - 15 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 5 - 15 |
Directions above indicate the direction the wind blows from on the 16-point cardinal scale. These winds indicate "free" winds, or those winds in the atmosphere not influenced by terrain. Topographical effects may produce greater or lower wind speeds in certain locations as well as significant variations in direction.
Free Winds at 9000' (mph)
| Mt. Baker | Washington Pass | Stevens to Snoqualmie Pass | Mt. Rainier | Mt. Hood | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | N 5 - 15 | N 5 - 15 | NE 10 - 20 | NE 10 - 20 | E 15 - 25 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 5 - 15 | W 0 - 10 | N 0 - 10 | NE 5 - 15 | E 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Evening | W 10 - 20 | W 10 - 20 | NW 5 - 15 | NW 5 - 15 | NE 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | WSW 15 - 25 | WSW 15 - 25 | W 10 - 20 | W 5 - 15 | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Monday Morning | SW 20 - 30 | SW 20 - 30 | SW 15 - 25 | SW 10 - 20 | W 5 - 15 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 35 - 45 | SW 25 - 40 | SW 25 - 40 | SW 25 - 35 | SW 15 - 25 |
| Mt. Baker | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | N 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Evening | W 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Night | WSW 15 - 25 |
| Monday Morning | SW 20 - 30 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 35 - 45 |
| Washington Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | N 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Afternoon | W 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | W 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Night | WSW 15 - 25 |
| Monday Morning | SW 20 - 30 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 25 - 40 |
| Stevens and Snoqualmie Pass | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | NE 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | N 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Evening | NW 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Night | W 10 - 20 |
| Monday Morning | SW 15 - 25 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 25 - 40 |
| Mt. Rainier | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | NE 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Afternoon | NE 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Evening | NW 5 - 15 |
| Sunday Night | W 5 - 15 |
| Monday Morning | SW 10 - 20 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 25 - 35 |
| Mt. Hood | Direction - Speed |
|---|---|
| Sunday Morning | E 15 - 25 |
| Sunday Afternoon | E 10 - 20 |
| Sunday Evening | NE 0 - 10 |
| Sunday Night | VAR 0 - 10 |
| Monday Morning | W 5 - 15 |
| Monday Afternoon | SW 15 - 25 |
Directions above indicate the direction the wind blows from on the 16-point cardinal scale. These winds indicate "free" winds, or those winds in the atmosphere not influenced by terrain. Topographical effects may produce greater or lower wind speeds in certain locations as well as significant variations in direction.
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