March 26: Sunny + soft turns for prime spring conditions

Mar 26
3 min read

DAILY DOSE OF DAYDREAM

"One of my favorite powder days ever!" Crystal Mountain

Hello Skiers and Snowboarders,

Short-Term Forecast

We are expecting some great spring skiing conditions on Friday and Saturday, with cool mornings and warming in the afternoon to soften the snow. Sunday will also be good in the morning and in the afternoon, with light snow near Mt. Baker. For the evening rain showers in areas south of Mt. Baker. Make sure you check out the extended outlook with snow back in the forecast.

Snow and Weather Summary

Friday: Sunny for the afternoon
Saturday: Continued mostly sunny
Sunday: Increasing clouds, light snow for Mt. Baker

Slopes: Elevation General Guidelines

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

Extended Outlook: Monday 3-30 to Thursday 4-2

Monday, expecting 2 to 4" of snow at 3000 to 4000' and dry on Tuesday. Later on Wednesday and into Thursday, an area of low pressure moves in to spread some snow for all of the ski areas at 3000 to 4000'. We will dial into the amounts on our next update on Sunday, 3-29. At this point, it is looking encouraging.

Interior B.C. Resorts

Much of the interior resorts have snowpack above 110% of normal (blue colors) with a few in the 75 to 90% (yellow). Lots of snow to enjoy spring skiing.

List of Interior B.C. resorts. Read more for links to webcams, trail maps, and dining.

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Travel, Safety & Resorts-

AAA of Washington. Every driver in the family needs this. There’s no “one size fits all” here. We offer different levels of membership. Browse the Perks.
49 Degrees North. Midweek Ticket Deals: Adult All Mountain Lift Tickets as low as $47 and Youth Tickets as low as $40! Book your tickets in advance for the biggest savings! Plan your visit. Chewelah, WA. Read Andrea's trip notes here.
Crystal Mountain Resort. $62 Tuesdays. Check out Day tickets, rentals and lessons. Plan your trip. Mountain report and parking
Crystal Mountain Hotels. Stay slopeside in one of their three hotels, an easy walk to the gondola. Includes parking. Dog-friendly. FREE parking.
Silver Mountain Resort. Do you know about the Water Park? Check out deals, pass perks, and trail maps. An hour from Spokane in Kellogg, ID . Save on lodging.

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.
XEVO Optics. Save 50% use code: powderpoobah. Shop online, choose model, lens, and strap. Shipped from Washington.
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Warmth & Essentials-

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

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.