Nov 28, 2025 – A ridge of high pressure over the Gulf of Alaska creates a dry pattern for the Thanksgiving weekend, with partly sunny Friday, mostly dry Saturday, and a chance of light showers Sunday; snow levels sit near 4,000‑5,000 ft and the next precipitation chance arrives late Monday‑Tuesday [19].

Dec 17, 2025 – Winds ease over Snoqualmie Pass and western Washington, a cooler pattern settles, and forecasts call for 5‑10 inches of snow at the passes Wednesday‑Thursday while an atmospheric river brushes the region Thursday with half‑inch rain in lowlands and 1‑2 inches in the mountains [18].

Dec 20, 2025 – Heavy mountain snow returns ahead of Christmas, delivering more than 18 inches at Stevens Pass and about 10 inches at Snoqualmie Pass; officials warn travel could become hazardous Sunday night and cumulative totals may reach 1 ft at lower passes and 2‑3 ft at Mount Baker by early Tuesday [16].

Dec 27, 2025 – Light snow lingers in a Puget Sound convergence zone into Saturday morning, dropping up to 2 inches in Snohomish and King counties while mountain passes collect 10‑14 inches; a ridge then holds dry, cold nights through Monday before a new system approaches late Wednesday‑Thursday [14].

Dec 27, 2025 – A Winter Weather Advisory warns that snow levels will drop to ~2,500 ft Friday, bringing 6‑12 inches of snow across the Cascades and potentially dangerous travel on I‑90 over Snoqualmie Pass; officials urge travelers to carry emergency kits and check conditions before Saturday trips [15].

Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 1, 2026 – High pressure keeps New Year’s Eve dry across western Washington, allowing celebrations without rain; a weak system brings low‑land rain and light mountain snow on New Year’s Day, and forecasters anticipate a stronger system Saturday‑Sunday that could produce steadier rain and moderate‑to‑heavy mountain snowfall [13].

Jan 8, 2026 – A colder system moves through western Washington, dropping snow levels to about 1,500 ft during the day and as low as 500 ft overnight, producing spotty low‑land wet snow and a Winter Storm Warning that could add 2‑4 ft of snow to the Cascades while lowland accumulation remains minimal [12].

Jan 9, 2026 – The western U.S. experiences a snow drought as a persistent ridge blocks storms, leaving Utah’s backcountry snowmobiling tours canceled, Arizona records its hottest December, and officials warn that the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics could face recurring weak snowpacks [1].

Jan 15, 2026 – A high‑pressure ridge extends a dry spell across western Washington through the weekend, producing record‑tying January warmth (Sea‑Tac 58 °F) and keeping snow levels near 12,000 ft; the next meaningful rain is not expected until late next week [11].

Jan 24, 2026 – A Cold Weather Advisory holds overnight, with Seattle‑metro temperatures plunging to 20‑25 °F and a risk of hypothermia; despite the cold, the weekend remains bright and dry, and Sea‑Tac records its 11th consecutive rain‑free day [10].

Jan 27, 2026 – Seattle’s 14‑day rainless streak nears the 1963 record; light showers arrive Tuesday night, snow levels drop to ~4,000 ft Wednesday allowing a few inches of snow at high elevations, then rise to 5,000‑6,000 ft by week’s end, limiting further snowpack recovery [9].

Jan 29, 2026 – The Cascade Mountains retain only a fraction of normal snowpack despite recent snowfall (2‑4 inches at key passes); Oregon’s snowpack ranks second‑lowest since 1981, and the deficit threatens spring streamflow across Washington [8].

Feb 4, 2026 – Skiers at Snoqualmie Pass describe “spring‑like” conditions with slushy surfaces and exposed rocks as regional snowpack falls below 50 % of normal; Climate Central’s Shel Winkley calls it the worst snow drought on record, raising concerns for water supplies and an extended fire season [7].

Feb 17, 2026 – Forecasts call for low‑elevation snow Wednesday as snow levels hover between 500‑1,000 ft, with a rain‑snow mix across the Kitsap Peninsula and mountains expected to add 6‑12 inches of snow by week’s end; snow levels then rise to ~1,500 ft by Saturday, reducing lowland snow chances [6].

Feb 18, 2026 – Washington’s statewide snowpack sits at roughly 65 % of normal, with Snoqualmie Pass at only 40 % of typical depth; models predict more snow but prevailing winds limit capture, and a weak La Niña shifts toward neutral, giving a 50‑60 % chance of a weak El Niño next winter—historically linked to low‑snow winters in 1976‑77, 1980‑81, and 2014‑15 [5].

Feb 19, 2026 – Brief low‑land snow showers affect Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties Wednesday evening, dropping snow levels to 500‑1,000 ft and prompting a one‑day closure of the Granite Falls School District; accumulations remain minimal and roads stay slushy [3].

Feb 19, 2026 – The Western Washington weather outlook predicts mixed rain and wet‑snow showers Thursday, cool partly sunny Friday, and rising snow levels through the weekend (up to 2,500 ft by early next week), with outflow winds from the Fraser River driving wind chills into the teens‑low 20s in Whatcom County [4].