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Nov 30- Powder coming next weekend? Get skis ready.
Nov 30, 2025. Light snow early week, dry mid-week, and a colder weekend storm pattern building. Here’s the latest Washington ski forecast.
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Nov 27- Start dancing! Larry says cooler temps but no snow yet.
Nov 27- snow forecast for Cascades area.
3 days ago


Slope Stories: Jack Sullivan
Real ski stories from Snoqualmie Pass, Alpental and the Seattle ski community. Read Uncle Jack’s story and submit your own PNW skiing profile.
3 days ago


The Story Behind the New Powder Poobah
Wait! What’s new  — and what about Larry? Great questions. Larry’s still here — his humor, clarity and early-season forecasts continue to shape the tone people love. But behind the scenes, there’s a new chapter. I’m Andrea, the new owner of Powder Poobah — and this is the first time I’m sharing the full story. Larry is 100% the face and voice of Pacific Northwest snow forecasting. What most people don’t  know is that in 2022, he handed the Poobah off to me when he decided to
3 days ago


Nov 23- Is winter waking up? Let’s hope so.
Colder air and a series of storms are on the way. Snow levels will bounce but trend lower, with the potential for 10–20 inches later this week.
7 days ago


Slope Stories: People Who Shape Our Community
Real ski stories from Snoqualmie Pass, Alpental and the Seattle ski community. Read Uncle Jack’s story and submit your own PNW skiing profile.
7 days ago


Nov 19- Weak La Niña Holds On — What It Means for NW Snow
A weak La Niña is still influencing Northwest weather. Here’s what it means for Cascade snowfall, early-season conditions, and the outlook ahead.
Nov 19


Nov 14- The real scoop: cooling ahead, light snow.
Cascades snow forecast update: a cooling trend brings lower snow levels, but limited moisture keeps snowfall focused on the North Cascades and British Columbia. This Powder Poobah report covers storm tracks, early-season skiing conditions, snowmaking potential, and expected snowfall totals for Washington and BC ski areas.
Nov 14


Nov 9- Snow Chances Building — Larry likes it!
Hello NW skiers and snowboarders, An active weather pattern continues this week, but we are still struggling with occasional moderate to high snow levels. Actually, the snow levels have been low enough for abundant snow in the mid to high elevations. It’s the base elevation snowpack which is a concern, with patchy snow or no snow. Again, that scarcity of a low elevation snowpack is not uncommon for early November – typically it’s much worse. Remember in 2022 it was top to bo
Nov 9
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