Feb 15- Cold temps and some snow for the PNW

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Hello Skiers and Snowboarders,

Short-Term Forecast

Monday through Wednesday, we are expecting cold conditions with snow levels close to 2000' and perhaps slightly lower at times. Light snow will move into the area on Monday afternoon and continue through Wednesday. Inland areas such as 49 Degrees North and Silver Mt (see map) will also benefit from snowfall by Tuesday morning.

For the most part, we are expecting 1 to 2" daily on Monday through Wednesday. One model shows 4" for Snoqualmie Pass on Tuesday, which would be great if that forecast verifies.

We are expecting cold starts to the day, with some models showing even colder than indicated on our second map for Stampede Pass.

Snow and Weather Summary

Monday: 1 to 2"
Tuesday: 1 to 2"
Wednesday: 1 to 2"

Slopes: Elevation General Guidelines

Lower Slopes - Under 4000'
Mid-Slopes - 4000 to 5500'
Upper-Slopes - Above 5500'

Extended Outlook: Thurs. Feb 18 to Sat. Feb 21

It will remain cold, and forecast models differ greatly on snow chances. This is highlighted on the map. The European model indicates no snow for Friday; however, the US model is showing snow.

Next update: Thursday Feb 21, with what we trust will be some happy news.

B.C Resorts

The map reflects snowpack as a percent of normal as of Feb 1. Many resorts are in the Upper Columbia Basin, which is 112% of normal. Sun Peaks is in the North Thompson Basin, which is at 103% of normal, and Big White in the Boundary Basin is at 95% of normal.

Check out some of the Interior B.C. resorts. Links to webcams, trail maps. Read more

Michael Fagin

Meteorologist

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Locations in Kirkland, Queen Anne and Occidental Hall

Queen Anne Beerhall
Moss Bay Hall in Kirkland
Occidental Hall for Seattle sports fans

Locations and Menus

Food, Drink & Community-

The Hall. Sports Bar, family and dog friendly. Kirkland, Queen Anne and Occidental Hall by Lumen Field. Weekend Brunch in Kirkland, on Sat & Sun. Great food, beer, people and community. Family and dog friendly.
Vertical Grind. Easy ordering from Amazon for your Snow-Loving friends. Adventure inspired: First Ascent, Open Road, and Switchback. Shop local.

Health & Wellness-

Alpine Physical Therapy. Our go-to PTs (they fixed up Larry)! PNW skiers and experts in outpatient orthopedic and neurological rehab and sports medicine.
Proliance Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine. Bellevue, Issaquah, Redmond, and Seattle. Comprehensive care from injury to rehabilitation.

Gear & Apparel-

Sturtevant's in Bellevue. Daily boot fitting and tunes. — 20% off most hardgoods and select items.
- Demo Days in March. Spreefest (March 7) at Summit West and Spring Fling at Stevens Pass on March 14th.
XEVO Optics. Save 50% use code: powderpoobah. Shop online, choose model, lens, and strap. Shipped from Washington.
Woolly Clothing. Shop local online — merino wool for ski days and everyday NW style. Save 20% use code: powderpoobah.

Warmth & Essentials-

IGNIK Outdoors. New RIPPLES rechargeable hand warmers. Snow sports, hiking, camping, and bike riding. Save 25% code: POWDER25. Propane camp stoves.