Mountain Weather Forecast

Weather Synopsis

An exiting disturbance will maintain a few leftover snow showers as we head into the evening hours, particularly for areas in the southern half of the forecast region. However, most locations shouldn't see more than another inch or so of snow. As we begin to dry out overnight, expect cold temperatures to return as dry northerly winds draw frigid air in from Canada. Many locations could experience overnight lows in the teens or single digits. Skies will continue to clear from north to south overnight, with only partial clearing of locations closer to Oregon. Stormy weather could linger at Mt Hood into the evening. While there is some uncertainty, most weather models want to keep the snowy and windy conditions going until the early morning hours. This could result in significant additional snow for the Hood area. 

By Friday morning, a high-pressure ridge shifts over the Northwest further helping the region dry out and clear up. While you may find some low-level clouds in the mountain valleys and pass in the morning, Friday looks like a beautiful day with mostly sunny skies, cold temperatures, and generally light winds. Hood may once again be the exception. Leftover moisture and NW winds could continue to ring out light snow showers throughout the day. 

The break in the weather looks short-lived. A large low-pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska will slowly begin to slide south and draw moisture up from the Pacific. While most locations should stay dry Friday night and Saturday. the approaching storm will spread clouds and stronger alpine winds across the Pacific Northwest. The bulk of the precipitation should stay focussed in southern British Columbia during the short-term forecast, however, a few showers could slop over the border to Hurricane Ridge, Mt Baker, and Washington Pass. This low-pressure system will drive our weather as we continue through the weekend and into next week.