"An active Pacific storm track keeps the Pacific Northwest in a snowy, windy pattern through Friday, with several waves stacking up meaningful mountain snowfall. Snow levels will swing with each pulse, so expect alternating periods of dense, moisture-laden snow and colder shots with lighter turns. The focus shifts north as the week goes on, putting the North Cascades and the Coast Mountains in the best position for the biggest totals."
"Snow ramps up early Saturday and stays active through Sunday, delivering 3″-14″ for most resorts by Sunday night. The models are converging on the Saturday start and a second push on Sunday, while they show more spread on peak intensity, how long the heaviest band lingers, and how much ridge wind mixes in. Snow levels start low early Saturday, then climb into the 3,000-5,000 feet range by Saturday afternoon and Sunday, with a brief shot at around 5,500-6,000 feet in the warmest solutions."
An active Pacific storm track will keep the Pacific Northwest snowy and windy through Friday with multiple waves producing meaningful mountain snowfall. Snow levels will oscillate with each pulse, producing alternating dense, moisture-laden snow and colder, lighter snow. The focus shifts north later in the week, favoring the North Cascades and Coast Mountains for the largest totals. Exposed ridges and upper lifts will experience frequent strong winds. Saturday into Sunday will deliver roughly 3″-14″ for most resorts, with snow levels rising to 3,000-5,000 feet and brief climbs to 5,500-6,000 feet in warmer solutions. Snow-to-liquid ratios generally run 10-14:1, with denser pockets at 7-10:1. Ridge winds commonly reach 25-40 mph with gusts to 50-65 mph. Sunday night through Tuesday brings another 7″-21″ in repeated heavy rounds, though timing, placement, and peak intensity carry forecast uncertainty. Guidance becomes less consistent and generally quieter after Friday, with smaller, hit-and-miss refreshers.
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