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Heavy Snow in the Mountains, Clouds and Rain in Local Forecast This Weekend

The Cascade Mountains were hit with a burst of snowfall on Thursday, to the delight of local skiers and snowboarders. This weekend's local forecast is filled with rain and clouds.

For local snowboarders and skiers, it’s that time of year.

Heavy snow hit the Cascade Mountains on Thursday—throughout the day, Snoqualmie Pass got 14 inches of snow and Paradise at Mt. Rainier got 18 inches; Stevens Pass and Mount Baker were hit with 21 inches, according to KOMO News.

A mixture of snow and rain is expected throughout the weekend. Read more on WSDOT.

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PASS REPORTS                            

Snoqualmie Pass                                        

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As of Friday evening, chains are required on all vehicles except all-wheel drive and oversized vehicles prohibited on the Snoqualmie Pass Summit. There is also compact snow on the roadway.

It’s snowing in Snoqualmie, making poor visibility with blowing winds.

Crystal to Greenwater (SR 410)

Snow and ice on the roadway, with increasing snow showers. Traction tires are advised, oversized vehicles are prohibited in both the east- and west-bound lanes.

White Pass                              

The roads are bare and wet with snow and ice in places, with continual snow showers. Traction tires are advised and oversized vehicles prohibited in both east- and west-bound lanes.

Stevens Pass

Compact snow and ice on the roadway, with overcast skies. Traction tires are advised and oversized vehicles prohibited.

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What Ski Resorts Are Open?                                                                       

The White Pass Ski Resort opened today. Crystal Mountain, Stevens and Mt. Baker are open but waiting for fresh snow. Summit West at Snoqualmie is expected to open this weekend.

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Local Forecast for Bonney Lake, from the Northwest Weather Service:

  • Friday night: Showers likely, mainly before 4am. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 39. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
  • Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 36 by 8am. East wind 3 to 6 mph.
  • Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. East wind around 6 mph.
  • Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
  • Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.


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