Snow Watch 07/08

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the forecast looks nice, but we were spoiled with early openings last two seasons, and so many people are greedy for another early opening. The snows will come
 
oh really?

Today... Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Snow level 7500

feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. Wind in the

passes light.



Tonight... Partly cloudy. Freezing level 8000 feet. Wind in the passes light.



Monday... Sunny. Freezing level 9000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid to upper 40s. Wind in the passes light.



Monday night... Partly cloudy. Freezing level 10000 feet. Wind in the passes light.



Tuesday... Partly cloudy. A chance of rain in the far north

cascades. Snow level 9500 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid

to upper 40s. Wind in the passes light.



Tuesday night... Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain in the north cascades. Snow level 9000 feet.



Wednesday... Partly sunny. A chance of rain... Mainly north cascades. Snow level 9000 feet.



Wednesday night... Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Snow level 9000 feet.



Thursday... Partly sunny with a chance of rain. Snow level 9000 feet.

may just be me but 9000 ft snow levels are shitty.
 
True words. I have been looking at long range forecasts too. I have been anticipating it but it seems like its always like a week out. Then the week comes but its still another week away...
 
I agree with that, the only day in the extended forecast that looks good is next saturday, where the snow levels are expected to be back down around 3500 feet.
 
Billy, guys... seriously... it's just now november, don't be in such a rush. It will come, don't worry! It'll be a great season! Just cause its up to 9k-10k feet this week, doesn't mean its not coming back down.

It stayed really high just like this last year all the way up until the first big dump which came November 10th if I remember right (cause I went up that night, and have pictures on facebook dated the 11th). We got like 2 feet that one day, even as low as snoqualmie.

So chill out a bit, nothing to worry about. Absolutely no reason to have bad feelings about anything.

A watched pot won't ever boil.
 
oh noo, those are quite awesome snow levels delivering snow to all the resorts! duh...

seriously though, i would love to ride at stvens for turkey day
 
Sean my 'feelings' have nothing to do with current snow levels. It is a feeling nothing more nothing less. Last year I had negative feelings up until late sep.
 
We certainly have had a couple of good hits of snow in the past month, but with roller coaster freezing levels, none of it has accumulated into much of a base. The temps have dropped this past week however and we did get a dusting on Thursday.

Forecasts are calling for possible snow at about 4500 to 5000 feet this weekend. We will be sure and let you know if any of this turns Heather Meadows base area or the White Salmon area white!

So, we’re still looking for about 24” – 36” of snow (depending on temp it falls at) on the ground before we can begin operating the lifts. But as you all know, that can happen overnight at Baker. Our crews will be on 24 hour standby starting next week, so once that jet stream points the storms at us and we start to build a base we will be ready!

From Baker's Site
 


FRIDAY NIGHT

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RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT

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MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET.

VETERANS DAY

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MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET.

might get some snow this weeken
 
it looks like stevens pass has new web cam up and running. this one faces from behind skyline and brooks and looks up the hill. always nice to have something else to look at

And from the looks of it they have upgraded the original camera the image is a lot better now

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and that's why i wuv you grant.... although i will be keep my posts less "haha, look at me." that has been sufficiently played
 
from WSDOT PERIODS OF RAIN OR SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET THROUGH FRIDAY FALLING TO 4000 FEET OVER THE WEEKEND.!!!!

I don't want to get over stoked but I feel this may be the start that we have been waiting for.
 
enjoy it while you can hoos, come January and February you will still be skiing on the same base you had mid December while we are skiing pow every other day.
 
noaa said, at 3500ft

Friday: Periods of snow or rain. Cloudy, with a high near 37.

Friday Night: Periods of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.

Saturday: Periods of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.

Saturday Night: Periods of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.

Veteran's Day: Periods of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.

Sunday Night: Periods of snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.

Monday: Periods of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.

it will probably change though.........
 
I've made it clear at work that, just like the workers at Baker, I'm also on 24 hour notice. As soon as they open, I'm up there regardless of what is going on at work.
 
November 6 from Bakers Site:

Well, the jet stream is starting to organize itself into a more favorable Mt. Baker direction and a series of storms are starting to brew out in the Pacific.

If the jet stream organizes well, it could bring those storms straight at us – however, some forecasts are saying there are signs that the jet stream may split which could weaken it’s storm driving affect on us a bit.

In general however, the freezing levels are dropping and the forecasts are calling for moderate amounts of snowfall starting Thursday and carrying through the weekend.

So, we’re still looking for about 24” – 36” of snow (depending on temp it falls at) on the ground before we can begin operating the lifts. But as you all know, that can happen overnight at Baker. Our crews are on 24 hour standby and we are ready for when that snow starts to fall!
 
current forecast says 2500 feet tomorrow, then 3000 feet for the first half of next week. With precip.

awesome!
 


National Weather Service Forecast - West Slopes Central Cascades and Passes

TODAY

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SHOWERS LIKELY. BREEZY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET FALLING TO 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 40. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

TONIGHT

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PERIODS OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. WIND IN THE PASSES LIGHT BECOMING SOUTHEAST 10 TO 15 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SATURDAY

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RAIN AND SNOW. BREEZY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 6 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET FALLING TO 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT

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CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE EVENING... THEN SHOWERS LIKELY AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

VETERANS DAY

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RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY

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SNOW AND RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.

MONDAY NIGHT

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RAIN AND SNOW. BREEZY. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET.

TUESDAY

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SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET.

TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY

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CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY

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CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET

Looking good...
 
from the baker website

2007-08 Pre-Season Snow Report

REPORT UPDATED November 9:

The

precip has moved in, but the freezing level has been a little high

yesterday and today bringing mostly rain with a few snowflakes SO FAR.

The GOOD NEWS is

that a series of fronts continues to be stacked up out in the Pacific

and the freezing level is expected to continue to drop over the

weekend.

Monday’s front looks like a real hoser and it is very possible that the North Cascades (ie Mt. Baker only) could end up with 30 INCHES OF SNOW BY TUESDAY NIGHT.

After Monday’s weather event, we will assess the next series of forecasts before we make a determination about opening day.

So,

we’re still looking for about 24” – 36” of snow (depending on temp it

falls at) on the ground before we can begin operating the lifts. But

as you all know, that can happen overnight at Baker. Our crews are on

24 hour standby and we are ready for when that snow starts to fall!

Thanks

to all you who bought season passes this fall – we certainly appreciate

that you have chosen Mt. Baker has your home mountain this winter and

hope that lots of great powder days will be had by all!

We will update this report as the weather changes and/or snow falls!

La Nina is brewing. . . .

 
Monday’s front looks like a real hoser and it is very possible that the North Cascades (ie Mt. Baker only) could end up with 30 INCHES OF SNOW BY TUESDAY NIGHT.

Thats what I like to hear!!! even if it is only Mt Baker. Bakers always good on opening day.

 
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