![]() The Canadian Model and to a lesser extent the European Model are most on board with this pattern change, while the American GFS is less ambitious and more stubborn with keeping high pressure in place near the West Coast. Looking further out, we could get into a more active pattern with better snow chances around the February 17th-23rd timeframe. ![]() We will most likely see a drying trend around the middle of next week after the storm on the 14th. There is still a lot of uncertainty given that we're a week away, but for now, I would count on this being a light snow event for most of the Northwest, with perhaps heavier snow for some areas if we're lucky. This storm will likely be on the weaker side and some models are even projecting it to "split" as it reaches the West Coast, which could reduce snowfall amounts. Next week's pattern will be a bit more active, at least compared to this week.įirst, a storm will arrive from the northwest on Monday (2/14), resulting in the next chance of widespread snow. The Inland Northwest will be on the colder side on Monday and Tuesday with highs in the upper 20s to low 30s, before rising into the upper 30s from Wednesday through Sunday. These temperature projections are for mid-mountain at ski resorts. Highs on Monday and Tuesday will be in the 30s to low 40s across the Cascades, and well into the 40s from Wednesday through Sunday – possibly even low 50s in Oregon. The rest of the Northwest will see dry conditions this week (through Sunday) and and the North Cascades will also see a drying trend from Wednesday on. Tuesday's disturbance will be even more fringe-level and also warmer with snow levels ranging from 4,000-5,000 feet. Snow levels on Monday will be around 3,500-4,000 feet at Baker and 4,000-4,500 feet at Stevens with snow accumulations above these levels of no more than an inch or two. Baker and Stevens Pass) will be on the southern fringe with light snow and rain showers during the day on Monday and again on Tuesday afternoon-Tuesday night. ![]() Two storms early this week are impacting British Columbia, and the North Cascades (mainly Mt. It will be a spring-like week across the Northwest with well-above-average temperatures along with minimal snow chances. ![]()
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