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March 9- Great news from the Poobah, (2-5 ft, or more) of new snow in the Cascades this week.
March 9- Expecting 2-5' or more. Great news from the Poobah
7 minutes ago


March 7- Is a March Miracle heading our way?
March 7- is a March miracle on the way!
3 days ago


March 5- Dare we say it… March miracle? The models think so.
Pacific Northwest skiers and snowboarders, a March miracle may be on the way. Both major models are forecasting 8-12" of snow for Wednesday, March 11, with snow levels dropping to 1,000-2,000 feet. Here's the extended outlook.
4 days ago


Special Resort Edition: Spring ski trip ideas.
Spring ski trip planning starts here. Powder Poobah’s Resort Edition features forecasts and outlooks for Kicking Horse, Crystal Mountain, Silver Mountain, and 49° North.
5 days ago


Snowpack and climate change in the Pacific Northwest: What some studies show
Meteorologist Michael Fagin shares research studies examining Pacific Northwest snowpack trends and climate-related observations.
Mar 2


March 1- Sunny Monday. Why this La Niña didn’t deliver.
March 1- Monday will bring mostly sunny and mild weather for the afternoon. Then on Tuesday, a trough of low pressure will slowly move inland, spreading rain at first for the late morning
Mar 1


Feb 26- Light snow Friday. Colder midweek.
Feb 26-Friday, we are expecting light snow mainly for the Mt. Baker area, less elsewhere. Over the weekend, a ridge of high pressure builds, bringing a dry pattern and warming temperatures.
Feb 26


Feb 22- We’ll take it: 8–12″ by Monday night!
Feb 22- On Monday, we are expecting steady snow for much of the day, snow levels vary from 3000 to 4000' at times, so that all slopes will get snow.
Feb 22


Feb 19- Snow this weekend and 15" in the Extended Outlook
Feb 19-Friday, there is just a slight chance of a few snow showers, with trace amounts. Dry with sunbreaks early Saturday, then later on Saturday and into early Sunday, expecting snow close to 5" for all slopes.
Feb 19


Feb 15- Cold temps and some snow for the PNW
Feb 15- Let's talk about snow- meet Larry on Wed, Feb 18 in Seattle for a live snow forecast, Q and A, prizes and DIY Shot Ski Bar.
Feb 15


Interior British Columbia resort guide for skiers and snowboarders
Interior British Columbia resort guide with webcams, snowfall links, trail maps, and elevations — simple tools to compare conditions and plan ahead.
Feb 14


Feb 12- Light snow with more in the extended outlook.
Light snow, cold temps, extended outlook, plus Snoqualmie Pass snowfall history to see how this winter compares.
Feb 12


Feb 8- Cold temps, light snow — and hope in the extended outlook
Light snow, cold temps, extended outlook, plus Snoqualmie Pass snowfall history to see how this winter compares.
Feb 8


Feb 5- Dry first, rain next… snow levels drop. February hope.
Jan 29 finally some snow for the PNW. Not a lot, but some counts!
Feb 5


Feb 1: Extended forecast and interior B.C. resorts
Jan 29 finally some snow for the PNW. Not a lot, but some counts!
Feb 1


Jan 29- Snow or no snow in the PNW?
Jan 29 finally some snow for the PNW. Not a lot, but some counts!
Jan 29


Jan 25- Still waiting for snow!
PNW snow forecast showing dry weather to start the week, light midweek snow chances, and a change toward unsettled conditions later in the week.
Jan 25


Skiing Silver Mountain — Road trip with my son Zack
Spring skiing at Silver Mountain delivers exactly what most of us are looking for when we're in the mountains. Great groomers, fun steeps, terrain for all abilities, and short lift lines. Silver Mountain Resort in Kellogg, Idaho. Here are my notes from a fun spring road trip with my son Zack. Silver Mountain is a long time Powder Poobah sponsor, and this visit gave us the chance to experience firsthand why it works so well for families, and all levels of skier & snowboarders
Jan 25


Jan 22- Think snow. The extended still offers hope.
Dry January continues, but the extended forecast still offers hope. What to watch next and why February often turns things around.
Jan 21


Jan 18- Dry Now, Snow Chances Return by Thursday
Hello Skiers and Snowboarders, Short-Term Forecast Sunday through Wednesday, we continue with the upper-level ridge of high pressure. This ridge has been in place for the last week and has blocked any weather systems from coming into our region to bring us snow. The good news is that this ridge of high pressure will be replaced by Thursday with an area of low pressure. We can expect some snow, and the extended outlook addresses this. Snow and Weather Summary Monday: Dry! C
Jan 18
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