Start Time Wednesday-7:30am

5" new snow at 5:00am, no wind. Wind started at 6:00am out of the west with 5" additional snow. At 7:00am a Groomer reported piss point cat triggered to skid road. I got in at 10 min after 7 from putting the new charges away, jumped on the snomo and grabed 2 cases and punched. Between 7 and 7:30am lots of naturals. 8:00am-9:00am explosives and ski cut releases, real sensitive. 9:30am lock down. Its March

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/31/2009 Weather Discussion: The storms have slowed just a touch, but they will still be good snow producers. There will be a break tonight before the next similar system arrives tomorrow. Long-term models show a high-pressure cell building off the coast later in the week. This may split or push the NW flow north. For now, the weekend is looking drier and warmer. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 26 Winds 5-10 W Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 30 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The snow will slowly taper to showers tonight and then pick back up again tomorrow afternoon. The next storm has very similar characteristics as today’s system, so we could see another foot or so by Thursday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down to 1000’ tonight and then rise back up to near pass level tomorrow night. Winds: The winds should also taper today after the cold front moves east. We should expect a similar wind story with the next storm as well.

Start Time 6:15am Tues. 3/31/09

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/30/2009 Weather Discussion: Two distinct storms will bring another round of snow to the mountains for the upcoming week. One storm will hit tonight and then another on Wednesday. Should be another good week of skiing. Long-term models insist on keeping NW storms heading our way well into next week. However, there are some hits of some changes by the weekend- long way out, so I will leave that alone for now. Forecast from Monday 4pm to Tuesday 4am Precipitation .75 in. Water 6-10 in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 30 Winds 10-20 W Forecast for Tuesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25+ in. Water 3-5 in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 30 Winds 5-15 NW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Should start seeing flakes after noon today. Snow will intensify overnight and continue through tomorrow. Our convergence friend will also play a nice role tonight before it shifts its attention to the southern Cascades tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend up today to reach 3500’. (could inch up a bit higher than that) A cold front from the NW will drop freezing levels back below 1000’ by tomorrow night. Winds: A strong NW jet centered over the PNW will continue to bring burdensome winds through this storm cycle. Expect 40+ mph winds from midnight through the morning. Wind will shift NW tomorrow afternoon and then should taper as well.

Start Time 6:15am Sunday 3/30/09

Not sure what is really going to happen... This storm could possibly go south of us. Always easier to call off, than on. Hope to see you bright and early. Patty

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/28/2009 Weather Discussion: Looks like most of the energy of the approaching storm is driving south, thus, snow totals have been downgraded for Stevens Pass. The winds will be the main weather feature to pay attention to tonight. A drying trend will begin tomorrow as high pressure briefly builds over the region. Long-term models show the high-pressure ridge passing Monday, allowing another disturbance to track through the PNW late Monday or early Tuesday. There are still several storms embedded in a NW flow pattern that will continue to track cool storms through the PNW through the week and possible beyond. Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation .25+ in. Water 4-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 30 Winds 15-30 NW gusty Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 24 Winds 5-15 NW tapering TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light to moderate snow will continue through to night and then taper off by noon or so tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will plummet to sea level tonight as a strong cold front quickly moves through. Freezing levels will recover some tomorrow, but stay unseasonable low through Monday. Winds: Models are showing 40-50mph NW winds heading in tonight. The action should start after 7pm and last through the night. We don’t often get these types of strong winds from this direction, so I am curious to see how the mountains will influence or shelter the Pass.

Start Time Saturday-7:30am

Looks like the storms are stacking up for this coming week. New snow brings skiers, skiers bring work hours. Maybe will reach average snowfall by mid April.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/27/2009 Weather Discussion: Light snow showers will persist today before several pulses of energy push through the mountains over the weekend. This will bring a sporty weekend of snow, wind and fluctuating temperatures. Long-term models show no end in the storms stacked out in the North Pacific heading our way. I guess the March lion ate the lamb. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation .10 in. Water 0-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 30 Winds 5-10 W Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25-.5 in. Water 4-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 28 Winds 5-10 WSW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The snow will lighten up tonight and then pick up again tomorrow. The main energy of this storm is not expected to hit Stevens until tomorrow night. Storm totals are currently calculation out to be around 1-1.5” of water or around +-20” of snow when it briefly comes to an end Sunday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down from 3500’ today to 1500’ by tomorrow morning and then quickly rebound during the day. A strong cold front will then drop freezing levels to near sea level on Sunday. Winds: Westerly convergence flow will persist tonight. Wind will then taper and briefly shift SW as the next wave moves in. Models are showing a big wind event Saturday night/Sunday morning with gust as high as 60mph. So we will have to keep a close eye on that potential.

Start Time Friday-7:30am

The heli mission on Susan Jane was succesful in the fact the weather was perfect and all charges detonated. If you have any photos I would like to compile with snow profiles. Seem this would be a good story for the Sweet Spot theiry. Clay found it.

Start Time Thursday-7:30am

Epic powder day today. Powder hounds tired by 11:00am. Shooting Susan Jane on Thursday between 8 and 10:00am

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/25/2009 Weather Discussion: Last night’s wonderful storm (12"new) will drift south today bringing an end to the snow. High pressure will produce dry weather tonight and tomorrow. Might even have a blue bird day tomorrow. Long-term models show a series of weather systems once again taking aim at the PNW starting Friday. Details to come. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 26 Winds 0-5 N Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 32 Winds 0-5 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The snow should be all over by mid afternoon. Brief high pressure will keep the next 24 hours dry. Freezing levels: Clearing skies will allow surface temps to dip pretty low tonight. Freezing levels will slowly rise to 3000’ tonight and then a bit higher on Friday. Winds: Winds will taper today and then swing north than east overnight. Westerly’s will return on Friday.

Start Time Thursday 6:15am

Hell of a March so far. See you in the morning. Tentative plan to shoot Susan Jane Thursday morning.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/24/2009 Weather Discussion: Our nice winter storm is right on schedule. Snow will continue through the night. High pressure will push north tomorrow afternoon ending the precipitation. Long-term models show a drying trend for Thursday and Friday. There is not much agreement in the models beyond Friday, so I will wait to get a better fix for the weekend. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation 1 in. Water 10-14 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 30 Winds 10-20 W gusty Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 24 Winds 5-10 NW tapering TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Convergence flow has just kicked in, this will drive good orographics for the next 12-24hrs. Depending on the convergence intensity and duration the snow totals could be higher – could be another great Stevens pow day. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down tonight to near sea level. Freezing levels will then slowly rise to near pass level by Thursday morning. Winds: Winds will also ramp up today bringing gusty periods through the night. Could see gust +40mph through the night. Winds will taper and swing north than east by Thursday morning. Winds: Winds will also ramp up today bringing gusty periods through the night. Could see gust +40mph through the night. Winds will taper and swing north than east by Thursday morning. Watch that wind slab and cornice development.

Start Time 6:15am Tues. 3/23/09

Could be interesting!!!

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/23/2009 Weather Discussion: A strong NW flow pattern will push several pulses of moisture into the north central Cascades for the first part of the week -this will be a nice snow producer for Stevens Pass. Long-term models show it all coming to an end on Thursday as high pressure temporarily brings dry and more spring like weather to the mountains. Forecast from Monday 4pm to Tuesday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-5 in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 30 Winds 0-5 SW Forecast for Tuesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5 in. Water 4-8 in. Snow Temperatures Low 28 High 30 Winds 10-20 gusty TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow should begin this afternoon and then slowly ramp up as convergence conditions develop. Water equivalent storm totals are still calculating out to be 2-4” by the end of Wednesday. My sense is that it will be on the lower end of that, but still a good amount. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will drop below 1000’ today, their lowest mark. Freezing levels will then slowly rise reaching 3000’ by 4am. Temperatures should hold steady through tomorrow before a cold front pushed in from the north on Wednesday. Winds: Winds won’t be much of a factor until the convergence zone develops early tomorrow morning. We can expect strong westerly flow conditions to continue through this storm cycle.

Start Time 7:30am Mon 3/23/09

More Winter is on it's way!!!

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/22/2009 Weather Discussion: I guess winter will win the game this week. A cold front will move through today, only to be followed by another stronger front tomorrow. This will set up conditions to bring another round of heavy snow to the Cascades for the first half of the week. Long-term models show some potential for drying starting in the second half of the week, due to that large high-pressure cell building off the coast of California. This is way too far out to have much confidence in, so we will have to wait and see. In the mean time, enjoy the snow. Forecast from Sunday 4pm to Monday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 32 Winds 5-15 W gusty Forecast for Monday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 30 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light snow showers will develop this evening and slowly taper off overnight. Snow will re-develop again tomorrow afternoon. Then things really get interesting as our friend the Puget Sound Convergence Zone kicks in. The storm totals for the next 72 hours are currently showing 2-4” of water. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down tonight reaching 1500’ by 4am. Freezing levels will then rebound to 3000’ in the wake of the warm front tomorrow. Freezing levels should hover in the 3-4k range through Wednesday. Winds: Winds will also begin to make a presence as these fronts move through. A steady breeze will blow tonight and then tapering off early tomorrow morning. Winds will then ramp up with the passing of the warm front late Sunday or early Monday morning.

Start Time 7:30am Sunday 3/22/09

Beautiful first day of spring. Looks like we could be starting the classic spring cycle of frozen in the mornings and slush in the afternoon. That faceted layer is still looming on the northerly aspects. We are finding it anywhere from 180-215 cm down. Seems it has a dense bridge of rounds above it though. Be interesting to see what finally happens with it.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/21/2009 Weather Discussion: This beautiful sunny weather should continue today, courtesy of an upper level trough that has stalled off the coast. The low is expected to gain traction tomorrow, bringing thickening clouds and light snow to the Cascades. Long-term models show a strong front pushing in on Monday- this could bring another round of accumulating snow for Monday/Tuesday. Longer-range models show high pressure strengthening off the California coast during the week-interesting. I am not sure what long range affect this will have on our weather, but for now, it will produce NW flow, keeping active weather moving through the PNW for most of next week. Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 38 Winds 0-5 SW Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .10 in. Water 1-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 32 Winds 0-5 WSW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Dry conditions will persist through the night. There is still some instability lurking over the crest so an afternoon shower or two could be possible. Light snow should show up after noon tomorrow. Freezing levels: The sun will push up surface temps into the low 40’s today and then cool off quickly as the sun sets. Freezing levels will linger near pass levels and then slowly trend down to reach 3000’ by tomorrow evening. Freezing levels should stay below pass level through mid week. Winds: Light SW flow will slowly swing westerly tomorrow.

Start time 7:30am Sat. 3/21/09

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/20/2009 Weather Discussion: I think spring is trying to bust a move on winter. A cold front will move in today dropping temps and pushing more bands of moisture into the PNW tonight. Long-term models show light passing snow showers with sun breaks for the weekend. A warm front approaching will bring more moisture and temperatures back to seasonal norms by the middle of next week. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 34 Winds 0-10 SE Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 20 High 32 Winds 0-10 SW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: We can expect sun breaks with passing rain/snow showers today. It will be possible to get a burst of snow with some enhanced orographics with the arrival of the front tonight. The weekend should be more on the dry side, with some light snow showers possible. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will stick around the 4-5000’ level today before they start to fall in response the approaching cold front. Freezing levels should dip below pass level this evening and settle around +-3000’ for the weekend. Winds: Southerly flow, which will actually push through the pass from the east, will persist through the next few days. We will get some wind shifts with some gust as the front passes through, but there shouldn’t be much wind to deal with.

Start Time-Friday-7:30am

Our warmup looks like it should last through tommorow afternoon. Today we are seeing surface activity off Cowboy with small, soft slabs running natural. Warmer up higher, colder down low. The surface slides are not producing much as far as deposition--yet. Will see what tommorow brings.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/19/2009 Weather Discussion: Light snow/rain today with rising freezing levels. A cold front approaching will enhance the precipitation at times. This complex weather pattern will bring a mixed bag of features through the weekend. Long-term models show the low-pressure system in the Gulf of Alaska stalling, this tends to weaken and split the approaching storms. The weekend is look more like scattered snow showers with sun breaks. I don’t have a whole lot of confidence in the models at this point, so we will have to wait and see. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation .25+ in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 34 High 36 Winds 0-5 SW Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25+ in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 34 High 36 Winds 0-10 SW TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: These systems have a distinct band pattern to them, so there will be periods of moderate precip and then some breaks. The snow is expected to change to rain below 4500’ this afternoon and then turn back to snow after the cold front moves through late tomorrow. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend up from 4000’ today to 5500’ overnight. The snow levels should hover somewhere in between through most of tomorrow. Freezing levels will fall below pass level after 4pm tomorrow. Winds: Light SW flow will continue through tomorrow- could see a brief gusty period as the cold front moves closer but nothing significant.

Start Time Thursday-7:30am

We have reached the parameters for avalanche potential from the Susan Jane slide path to C-10 and C-11 loading areas. The layer we are watching is 4-6’ under this additional 56” of new snow. We are starting to see natural avalanche activity outside the area with 2-4’ crowns, not running very far at this time. We where going to try and heli-shoot SJ this morning but we did not have a good enough weather window and it dose not look like we will for a while. The weather forecast is for more precip. Through the weekend with temps. Rising between 3000’ and 5000’ with possible rain to about 4500’ Thursday and Friday. With the warming and additional snow load I think we are setting up for a potential big one. We will try and heli-shoot SJ early next week. In the mean time our plan is to monitor the temps. Over the through the weekend. On the Real Time Weather I moved the top temp. from Skyline to the top of Tyemill a little closer to Susan Jane. During the day if the temp at Tymill gets above 27 degrees and rising we will close the hiking route on Gemini, the Gemini trail into the saddle and the Outer Limits road. (Chris Brixey, could we look at options to veer skiers from upper voltage drop to Borealis? Gary, for grooming if the temp gets above 27 degrees and rising I would recommend not to use the Outer Limits road. I think you would be fine if you can climb the last face on Gemini. Shawn make sure Mike Powers gets this message for Nordic operations as I don’t know if he see his e-mail all the time. You can call me anytime on my cell # 206-949-7112 Jon

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/18/2009 Weather Discussion: High pressure centered over Idaho will confine the moisture to the northwest corner of the state today. A low-pressure cell spinning in the Gulf of Alaska will begin spinning bands of moisture in the PNW tomorrow. Long-term models show the low in the Gulf continuing to bring active weather to the PNW through most of next week. Lowering freezing levels expected on Friday bringing more snow for the weekend. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 36 Winds 0-5 SW Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25+ in. Water 2-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 30 High 36 Winds 0-5 S TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The precipitation is expected to arrive in the mountains early tomorrow morning. This will most likely be a light rain/snow mixed event. This rain snow game will continue until a cold front changes everything to snow on Friday. Freezing levels: The freezing levels should reach 4000’ feet this afternoon and then fluctuate between 4 and 5k until Friday morning when they will fall in the wake of a cold front. Winds: Light SSW flow will slowly swing West by Friday. The wind will show up again with Friday’s strong cold front.

Start Time 7:30am Wed. 3/18/09

Hey the new snow will be getting heavier. Make sure and be heads up in the back country. Moon Light Bowl has a slid, with 3 to 4' crown. Also, big slide at Baker, Rumble gulley with 15 feet of debrie. Could get interesting around here. Patty

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/17/2009 Weather Discussion: Nice snow eh? High-pressure building to our south will lift the main activity to our north tonight. Looks like a dry day with warmer temperatures tomorrow. Long-term models pick up the action again late tomorrow night. A mixed rain and snow event will be possible on Thursday with a cold front moving in Friday. Longer-range models show active weather continuing well into next week. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm Wednesday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water 0-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 32 Winds 0-10 wsw Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .10 in. Water 0-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 36 Winds 0-10 wsw TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Snow will change to shower today and then taper off overnight. The next wave of moisture will arrive early Thursday morning. This is looking like a rain snow mix below 4500’ . Freezing levels: Surface temps will creep up to near freezing today and then fall overnight. Freezing levels will trend up reaching 4500’ by mid afternoon tomorrow. Freezing levels will hover there until the cold front brings cooler air on Friday. Winds: Not much showing up in the wind department. Light WSW flow will be the norm for the rest of the week.

6:15 Start Time Tuesday 3/17

Start Time 6:15 am Mon. 3/16/09

Good Skiing!!!

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/14/2009 Weather Discussion: Our nice winter storm is right on track. Snow should continue today and then another stronger front will move through again tomorrow. Temperatures should stay on the good side of the freezing mark. Long-term models show active winter weather continuing through most of next week. There are some signs of warmer air from the SW moving in by next weekend. It is March after all. Enjoy the snow. Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation .5 in. Water 4-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 30 Winds 5-10 SW Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .5 in. Water 4-8 in. Snow Temperatures Low 22 High 28 Winds 0-5 SE TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Snow should fall for most of the day. There will be a brief intermission early tomorrow morning before the next wave of moisture enters the mountains tomorrow afternoon. Still looking at impressive storm totals of 2-4” of water by Tuesday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down from 3000’ today to 1000’ by 4am tomorrow. Freezing levels will spike up in front of tomorrow cold front. The temps should then quickly drop back down in its wake. This spike is timing out to be around midday tomorrow. Winds: So far, the wind models are right on. SE flow will briefly develop in response to tomorrow’s front. Still expecting periods of moderate wind as these fronts come and go. Winds are strengthening associated with tomorrow front so we will have to keep an eye on that.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/13/2009 Weather Discussion: An impressive weather front will drop into the PNW tomorrow morning producing heavy snow for most of the weekend. Long-term models show active wintery weather continuing through most of next week. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 34 Winds 0-5 SE Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .75-1 in. Water 8-12” in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 30 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: The first wave of moisture is expected to arrive early tomorrow morning (+-4am). Snow will intensify through the day. There may be a lull in the activity before the next stronger band hits Sunday. Storm totals could be impressive with 2-4” of water possible by Monday/Tuesday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down from 4000’ today to 3000’ tomorrow and then continue lowering into Sunday. Winds: SW swing to westerly flow will occur overnight. The models are not indicating high-sustained winds but we should expect gusty periods as the fronts move through. There are some higher winds showing up with the second wave on Sunday morning.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/12/2009 Weather Discussion: High pressure with warmer temperatures will continue through Friday. Long-term models show our weekend storm scheduled to arrive Saturday morning. Active weather should continue through weekend and well into next week. Winter isn’t through with us just yet. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 32 Winds 0-5 E Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 34 Winds 0-5 SE TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Dry high pressure will continue through Friday night. Freezing levels: Freezing levels are on the rise and should peak around 3500’ tonight. Cold air trapped in the eastern basin will help keep surface temps low here at the pass. It shouldn’t be as cold tonight – tomorrow will be pretty warm with the aid of the sun. Winds: East flow will slowly erode through tomorrow and then swing SW in reaction to the approach of Saturday’s cold front.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/11/2009 Weather Discussion: High pressure will continue to bring cool clear weather for the remainder of the week. Day time temps will climb to the 20s today, with single digit lows again tonight. Long-term models show a strong winter storm tracking in for the weekend. Models are having a hard time nailing down the exact timing so I will tackle that when they start to agree. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 0 High 22 Winds 0-5 E Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 5 High 30 Winds 0-5 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Dry through Friday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will hover around 2000’ today. However, surface temps will have a pretty significant diurnal swing during the next 24 hours. Single digits again early tomorrow morning with day time temps quickly jumping to the low 30s. Winds: East flow will continue until the weekend storm starts to break through.

Start Time-Thursday-7:30am

Another storm cycle over the weekend. Anyone see anything unusual in the snowpack?

Start Time Wednesday--7:30am

Best day of Powder skiing with 2" new overnight and 3 degrees in the am. Winter is not over.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/10/2009 Weather Discussion: High pressure will force dry and cold weather through Thursday. Long-term models show another system tracking in from the Gulf of Alaska on Friday. This could be another good snow producer for the mountains. An active weather pattern will continue through the weekend and into early next week. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm for Wednesday 4am Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low -5 High 16 Winds 0-5 NW Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 0 High 24 Winds 0-5 E TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Dry through early Friday morning. Freezing levels: Tonight will be the lowest temperatures of the week. Temperatures should rebound tomorrow with the help of a long day of sun. Freezing levels will begin to slowly rise through the week, reaching pass level by Friday. Winds: NW flow give way to east flow development during the next 24 hours

Start Time 7:30am Mon. 3/9/09

Incredible Powder Day!!! Intersting how yesterdays winds didn't seem to exist in the new snow. Great job everyone. Patty

SPRING FORWARD

Day light savings time.

Start Time 6:15am Sunday 3/8/09

More Powder, with some steady winds. Could be sporty!!!!

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/7/2009 Weather Discussion: Our nice winter storm is right on schedule. Snow should continue through tomorrow and then turn to shower for the start of the week. Long-term models show snow showers ending on Monday with Tuesday and Wednesday being dry and very cold. Models are in conflict on what will happen next so I will leave that for later. Forecast from Saturday 4pm to Sunday 4am Precipitation .75 in. Water 8-10 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 22 Winds 5-15 W gusty Forecast for Sunday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 2-4 in. Snow Temperatures Low 14 High 22 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Steady snow should fall for the next 24 hours. Snow should turn to showers tomorrow afternoon. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will continue to be very low. Cold arctic air will flow in on Monday bringing negative digit lows to the area. Winds: Winds will continue to be blustery through the day. Winds will taper early tomorrow morning and then begin to shift north.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/6/2009 Weather Discussion: A low-pressure system sliding down the BC coast will bring a nice winter storm to the Cascades for the weekend. Snow, wind, and cool temps, all great fixings for great powder. Long-term models show active winter weather continuing through most of next week. Forecast from Friday 4pm to Saturday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water 0-2 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 26 Winds 5-10 W gusty Forecast for Saturday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 4-6 in. Snow Temperatures Low 16 High 26 Winds 5-15 W gusty TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Snow is expected to show up early tomorrow morning. Light to moderate snow is expected to fall tomorrow and then ramp up over night. Convergence flow is currently pointing more to our south but it could push up the snow totals a little here at the Stevens. Storm totals through Monday morning are currently calculating out to be 12-24” with the bulk happening on Sunday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend up from sea level today to 3000’ by early tomorrow morning. Depending on the timing of the front, freezing levels will then quickly drop to 500’ or lower for the remainder of the weekend. Winds: Westerly flow will kick in over night as well. Annoying high winds will blow through most tomorrow.

Start Time-Saturday-7th-7:30am

Looks like another storm cycle around Saturday morning. Nothin like blower powder in March.

Start Time 3/6 is 7:30am Hey All, It's been a sporty day, but we got it all done. Great job everyone!

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/5/2009 Weather Discussion: Snow will taper off today and we may even get a peek at the sun. Tomorrow will be dry and cold. The skiing just keeps getting better and better. The avalanche danger is also growing, so make sure you are in the know. Long-term models show strong NW flow pushing another system down the BC coast on the weekend - this should be a nice snow producer as well. Forecast from Thursday 4pm to Friday 4am Precipitation Lt. 10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 8 High 24 Winds 0-5 N Forecast for Friday 4am to 4pm Precipitation 0 in. Water 0 in. Snow Temperatures Low 8 High 16 Winds 0-5 N TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Snow will quickly taper off today with some sun breaks possible. The following 24-36 hours will be dry. The atmosphere will remain somewhat unstable so I wouldn’t rule out a random snow shower or two. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down to 1000’ or lower tonight. Single digit lows will be possible. A spike in freezing levels is expected to occur tomorrow night in preparation for the next cold front on Saturday. Winds: Wind should also let up today and shift northerly. Light flow from the north will continue through tomorrow. West flow will then kick in and strengthen Saturday morning.

Start Time-Thursday-6:15am

Continued settlement in the snow pack, settlement being Loud, wide spread and scary with little avalanche activity. The slab sitting on a faceted layer at around 80cms seems to have lack of cohesion and energy at this time. Tests show little energy and dirty shears. Jon

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/4/2009 Weather Discussion: It was nice to see a few more inches of snow this morning. A cold front will drop down from the north today bringing more snow to the mountains tonight. Long-term models show another period of dry weather on Friday with more snow for the weekend. Forecast from Wednesday 4pm to Thursday 4am Precipitation .25-.5 in. Water 4-8 in. Snow Temperatures Low 24 High 32 Winds 5-15 W gusty Forecast for Thursday 4am to 4pm Precipitation .25 in. Water 1-3 in. Snow Temperatures Low 18 High 24 Winds 5-10 W TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Snow should start falling late this afternoon and intensify through the night. Snow will taper to showers early tomorrow morning. Snow should end after 4pm with dry conditions for Friday. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will trend down tonight as the cold front moves through. Freezing levels reach 2000’ by 4am. Temps will remain on the cold with single digit lows on possible on Friday night. Winds: There is some wind associated with this system. Westerly flow aloft will push through the passes tonight and then begin to taper off around midday tomorrow. Wind gust to 40mph possible during the early morning hours.

Start Time Wednesday--7:30am

Have no fear we still have six weeks to use explosives.

SPOT WEATHER FORECAST

3/3/2009 Weather Discussion: Scattered snow showers will slowly taper off today. A brief dry period will set in tonight before another front drops in from the north Thursday morning. Long-term models show a winter storm with cooler temperatures, some wind and a nice dose of snow on Thursday. Friday is looking dry with another storm tracking in for the weekend. Seems like winter will stick around for another week or so. Forecast from Tuesday 4pm to Wednesday 4am Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 32 Winds 0-5 NE Forecast for Wednesday 4am to 4pm Precipitation Lt .10 in. Water trace in. Snow Temperatures Low 26 High 32 Winds 0-5 N TRENDS AND TIMING Precipitation: Light scattered snow showers will slowly taper off today. Tomorrow should be dry with the exception of a passing shower or two. The next front dropping in from the north is timing out to arrive sometime early Thursday morning. Freezing levels: Freezing levels will hover near Pass level through tomorrow. Temperatures will begin to trend down as cooler air invades from the north late tomorrow. Keep an eye on that special 26degree mark Jon A. always watches. Winds: Light east flow will swing north then west through the next 24 hours. I am keeping an eye on the development of some strong upper level NW winds for Thursday.

Stert Time Tuesday---7:30am

Enjoy the slow buildup of snowfall before the Dragon breaths fire.

Start Time 7:30am Mon. 3/2/2009

Sounds like people are finding a layer of buried surface hoar on N/NE aspects. Some remote triggers and good propegation. Be careful out there. Cheers, Patty

Weather Note

Hey - Not doing a formal forecast today - day off. But, east flow saved the day again - Yeh. Still expecting freezing levels to rise to 4500' or so today. A stationary low just off the coast will spin bands of moisture into the PNW for the next 34-48 hours - still need to watch the freezing levels right at the pass as well. The climate is in its seasonal shift pattern so it will be a mixed bag of weather until it figures out that it wants to be spring. Have a great day.