Dec 17 2025 – Winds ease and a cooler pattern settle over western Washington, allowing snow levels to drop and prompting forecasts of 5‑10 inches at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass; an atmospheric river is expected Thursday, bringing rain to lowlands and 1‑2 inches of mountain snow, while forecasters warn of lingering wind‑related hazards [15].

Dec 19 2025 – Warm weather leaves the West with well‑below‑average snowpack, forcing Lake Tahoe lifts to run at minimal capacity and prompting Utah’s Midway Ice Castles to be postponed indefinitely; “the area hosting part of the 2034 Winter Olympics has averaged temperatures well above normal,” notes a local official, while record‑warm Novembers in Oregon, Idaho and Colorado further erode snow accumulation [2][14].

Dec 20 2025 – Heavy mountain snow returns to the Cascades ahead of Christmas, with Stevens Pass receiving more than 18 inches and Snoqualmie Pass about 10 inches in the past 48 hours; officials warn that travel could become hazardous, especially Sunday night, as snow levels sit near 2,000‑3,000 ft [13].

Dec 26 2025 – The National Weather Service issues a Winter Weather Advisory for Cascade passes, forecasting 6‑12 inches of snow across Snohomish, King, Whatcom and Skagit counties and urging travelers to carry emergency kits and monitor road conditions [12].

Dec 27 2025 – Light snow lingers in the Puget Sound convergence zone, delivering up to 2 inches in Snohomish and King counties while a ridge of high pressure keeps the region dry through New Year’s Eve; a new system is expected late Wednesday or Thursday, bringing “gradual warming of a few degrees,” according to forecasters [11].

Jan 8 2026 – A colder system moves through western Washington, dropping snow levels to about 500 ft overnight and producing spotty lowland snow or rain‑snow mixes early Thursday; the mountains remain under a Winter Storm Warning with 2‑4 feet of additional snow expected [10].

Jan 29 2026 – Despite recent snowfall, the Cascade Mountains’ snowpack stays far below normal, with deficits especially pronounced in the central and southern Cascades; experts warn the shortfall threatens spring streamflow and water supplies across the region [9].

Feb 4 2026 – Skiers at Snoqualmie Pass encounter “spring‑like” conditions as the regional snowpack falls under 50 % of normal, prompting Mount Hood Skibowl to halt operations indefinitely; meteorologist Shel Winkley calls it “the worst snow drought on record” [8].

Feb 9 2026 – The western U.S. endures a snow drought that cripples Utah winter tourism—owner Brad Riesenberg reports “customers are canceling tours” and ranks the season among his worst—while a persistent high‑pressure ridge keeps storms away, raising concerns for Colorado River water supplies and the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics [1].

Feb 17 2026 – Snow levels in western Washington plunge to 500‑1,000 ft, making lowland snow possible on Wednesday; meteorologist Rich Marriott notes a rain‑snow mix could affect the Kitsap Peninsula, while mountains are set to gain 6‑12 inches of snow by week’s end [7].

Feb 18 2026 – Washington’s statewide snowpack sits at roughly 65 % of normal, with Snoqualmie Pass hardest hit at only 40 % of typical depth; models forecast more snow but prevailing winds limit capture, and a weak La Niña is shifting toward neutral, giving a 50‑60 % chance of a weak El Niño next winter—mirroring past El Niño‑linked low‑snow winters of 1976‑77, 1980‑81 and 2014‑15 [6].

Feb 19 2026 – Spotty lowland snow bursts across Snohomish, King and Pierce counties, prompting a two‑hour delay at Granite Falls schools; snow levels hover between 500‑1,000 ft through Friday, with only minimal accumulation expected on roadways [5].

Feb 21‑22 2026 – A succession of low‑pressure fronts brings rain, snow and gusty winds to western Washington for a week‑long period; snow levels rise to 2,000‑2,500 ft early on then fall to 2,500‑3,000 ft by mid‑week, delivering 3‑6 inches of mountain snow (more above 4,500 ft) and prompting a Wind Advisory with gusts of 40‑50 mph [3][4].