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SnowBrains Forecast: 1-2 Feet of Snow For The Cascades Through Sunday

Forecast By SnowBrains Meteorologist – Eric McNamee 9:30 AM MST, Nov. 19, 2020 Forecast Summary: An unsettled weather pattern will bring 1-2 Feet of snow through the weekend.  Resorts likely to get the most snow are Mount Baker, Crystal Mountain, and Stevens Pass.  Active weather looks to continue as a progressive pattern will persist into next week.  Short-Term Forecast: Thursday-Sunday: […]
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NOAA: Winter Weather Advisory for Cascades | Ski Areas Could See 24-50″ Fresh Snow

The NOAA has issued a winter weather advisory, beginning tonight and running through Wednesday morning, for the Cascade Mountains. Mount Baker Ski Area, WA could see up to 4-FEET of fresh snow, with other resorts also seeing over 2-FEET. The summit of Mount Baker mountain could see over 7-FEET of snow! …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS […]
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Texas Man Dies After Falling ‘Several Hundred Feet’ In Washington State’s Cascade Mountains

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A Dallas man has died after falling off Washington state’s Cascade Mountains. Chelan County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Rich Magnussen said 60-year-old Robert Colburn’s son reported Thursday night that Colburn had not returned to camp after climbing Aasgard Pass, southwest of Leavenworth. Related: Hiker Missing in ‘Treacherous Conditions’ in North Cascades, WA Since October 17th The 60-year-old was last seen around […]
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Hiker Missing in ‘Treacherous Conditions’ in North Cascades, WA Since October 17th

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Deputies from Skagit County Sheriff’s Office in Washington are searching for a missing 28-year-old woman who has not been seen since Oct. 18. Rachel Lakoduk was hiking the Hidden Lake Trailhead in the North Cascades near Marblemount. Rescuers and her family thought she might have taken shelter inside a remote cabin at the Hidden Lake Lookout “when weather conditions turned snowy,” […]
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NOAA: HEAVY Snow Set for Cascades | Crystal Mountain, WA Could See Up To 32-Inches

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A system will move into the Pacific Northwest this week, with many areas of the Cascades set for some serious snowfall. According to the NOAA, 14er Mount Rainier from 12,762-feet and above could receive almost 200-INCHES (if my math is accurate!). Crystal Mountain Resort could receive up to 32-inches and snow down to the base, and Mount Baker Ski Resort 27″. Related: […]
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North Cascades Highway, WA Reopened Yesterday | Earliest Opening Since 2015

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The SR-20 North Cascades Highway, WA at 5,477-feet will reopen at 9 am today, Thursday, April 18th, according to WSDOT. Related: Get the Ikon Pass for The Ultimate North West Winter Road Trip The agency closes the 37-mile (59-kilometer) scenic route every winter when weather, snow conditions and avalanche danger pose a threat to drivers and maintenance crews. It’s been closed since […]
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All The Best Ways to Get to Crystal Mountain, Washington This Season

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[Sponsored by: Crystal Mountain Resort] If you haven’t skied at Crystal Mountain Resort, Washington, it’s a place you need to visit. It’s the biggest ski area in the state, boasting 2,600 acres of glades, steeps, chutes, and bowls, along with plenty of beginner and intermediate terrain.  On top of that, there are tons of great backcountry lines just outside the resort […]
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Crystal Mountain Conditions Report | Corn, Chalk and Chowda

Though the northwest is still hungry for more snow, the spring-like conditions at Crystal are surprisingly rad! Near the top of the resort, north-facing slopes still have some protected, chalky snow, allowing for smeary, fast turns. Once the sun heats up the steeper south-facing runs, the slush is easy to mash through and there are plenty of shrubs and rocks to jump over if that’s your thing. As always, the groomers are speedy and consistent with plenty of small rollers to pop off.
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Mt. Shasta, CA Report: When in Doubt, Head North

It goes without saying that this season has been a rough one for Tahoe skiers and boarders. The extended forecasts have been showing big storms 2+ weeks out for close to 2 months now, but they never come through. We did get a wet pineapple express storm a couple weeks ago that provided some dense and fun pow turns, however. After a few awesome days of pow/slush skiing at Squaw and Alpine we decided it was time to head […]
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Crystal Mountain Weekly Report: Epic Re-Opening + 118″ of Snow

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Earlier this month, Crystal Mountain opened for a few days and closed soon after due to a deteriorating snowpack. A week ago, on December 22nd, Crystal was able to reopen the upper portion of the mountain, allowing hungry weekday skiers to enjoy deep, dry, bluebird powder turns. At 7am that Monday morning some evo coworkers and I left Seattle in search of hot laps and heavy snow.
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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Washington Cascades

It looks like spring in Washington has a few more surprises in store. The forecasted snow totals have steadily climbed throughout the day, making this weekend in the Cascades look powdery. Heres to hoping the trend continues, slowly edging the rain out of the forecast! Storm totals of around a foot are currently expected, but that is excellent considering this morning the NOAA forecast called for 4-6 inches.
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