Precipitation will be most active from Friday, January 3, 2025 through the weekend, with additional waves into early next week. Across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies, look for continued mountain snow and occasional lower-elevation rain, with periodic snow level fluctuations.
The Sierra will pick up moderate new snow, especially north of Tahoe, while Utah’s Wasatch stands out with another decent round this weekend. Colorado will be on a cooler trend starting Saturday, with light to moderate new snow for many mountain areas through early next week.
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Pacific Northwest Forecast
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Snow returns Friday into early Saturday across the Cascades. A mild warm front ushers in mountain snow and lower-elevation rain through Friday night, with snow levels around 4000–5500 ft. depending on location. Expect moderate accumulations in the WA Cascades, with breezy east/southeast winds at the passes Friday, diminishing into Saturday.
Saturday night into Sunday will bring another wave of moisture. Snow levels dip slightly, especially in northern and eastern areas, leading to additional moderate snowfall.
Winds may increase in the upper Cascade elevations, particularly Saturday night, but the main impact remains focused on fresh snowfall for higher terrain!
Most areas will see sporadic mountain snow showers, though totals should taper off beyond Monday. Temperatures at elevation remain seasonably cool, favoring snowpack preservation.