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Wednesday Evening Forecast
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If you’ve got plans in the mountains or are traveling over passes, you’ll want to stay updated. We’ve got back-to-back weather systems rolling through that are keeping things active through Friday night. Let’s break it down!
Tonight:
A strong trough is sending a big push of moisture into the Cascades—both Oregon and Washington. If you’re headed over Santiam Pass, get ready for heavy snow, with 12 to 15 inches expected by morning! We’ve upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning above 4,500 feet in the Oregon Cascades.
For Snoqualmie Pass and parts of the Washington Cascades, snow totals aren’t as intense but still solid—expect 6 to 10 inches (Winter Weather Advisory is in place). Northern Blue Mountains are holding steady with advisories already up.
Winds Tonight:
It’s blustery out there! Oregon Cascades will see gusts up to 45 mph, and the Washington Cascades will have gusts to 35 mph. The Blue Mountain foothills and Grande Ronde Valley? Also gusty! Wind Advisories remain in effect.
Get ready to say goodbye to winter—the Vernal Equinox is coming! On March 20th, day and night will be nearly equal, marking the official start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere.
From here on out, the days get longer, the sun climbs higher, and nature starts waking up.
Friday into Friday Night:
The next trough swings in Friday morning. Snow continues, mainly over the Cascades, but warmer temps mean snow levels start rising, which helps reduce the snow impacts at lower elevations. Precipitation lightens up Friday night as the system exits.
Looking Ahead: Saturday through Wednesday ⛅
Saturday: Lingering showers and mountain snow, especially in the Oregon Cascades (2-4 inches possible at higher elevations). Snow levels climb to 5,000 feet, and winds stay breezy.
Sunday: Another system brushes by, bringing rain to the mountains (Washington Cascades and eastern mountains), with snow levels rising to 7,500-8,500 feet. Temps jump into the 60s!
Monday & Tuesday: Dry, sunny, and WARM! Highs climb into the upper 60s to mid-70s—about 10-15 degrees above normal. The melting snow could cause rises in streams and rivers, but no significant flooding is expected (we’ll keep an eye on it!).
Wednesday: Things could get interesting! As the ridge shifts east, southwest flow returns, and models hint at possible thunderstorms, though it’s too early to be sure. Temps stay warm, holding in the 70s.
Spring’s doing its thing—wild weather swings, warming temps, and a reminder to check road conditions if you’re heading into the mountains!
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