Nov 28, 2025 – A ridge of high pressure over the Gulf of Alaska builds a dry pattern for the holiday weekend, keeping snow levels elevated near 4,000‑5,000 ft and limiting precipitation to occasional spotty showers, while a weak system may bring light snow on Monday‑Tuesday (snow levels 3,000‑4,000 ft) [19].

Dec 17, 2025 – Blustery winds ease across western Washington as a cooler seasonal flow settles, snow levels drop and the National Weather Service forecasts 5‑10 inches of snow at Snoqualmie and Stevens passes, while an atmospheric river heads toward Oregon with ½‑inch rain in lowlands and 1‑2 inches in the mountains [18].

Dec 19, 2025 – Warm weather and low snowpack cripple Western ski resorts: Lake Tahoe lifts run at minimal capacity, Utah’s Midway Ice Castles are postponed, torrential rain floods Northwest roads, Oregon’s Deschutes Basin records its warmest November since 1981, and snow often falls as rain, prompting climate scientists to warn of worsening drought [17][2].

Dec 20, 2025 – Heavy mountain snow returns to the Cascades ahead of Christmas, delivering >18 inches at Stevens Pass and ≈10 inches at Snoqualmie Pass, with 8‑12 more inches possible through Sunday; snow levels sit 2,000‑3,000 ft, prompting travel advisories and forecasts of up to 2‑3 feet at Mount Baker by Tuesday [16].

Dec 27, 2025 – Light snow lingers in the Puget Sound convergence zone, depositing up to 2 inches in Snohomish and King counties while mountain passes collect 10‑14 inches; a dry stretch follows with freezing nights and a dense‑fog advisory, and the next system is expected late Wednesday or Thursday to bring gradual warming [14].

Dec 27, 2025 – A Winter Weather Advisory warns that snow levels drop to ≈2,500 ft and 6‑12 inches of snow threaten Cascade passes, especially I‑90 over Snoqualmie, prompting officials to urge travelers to check conditions and carry emergency kits (chains, blankets, flares) [15].

Dec 27, 2025 – “Travel could be very difficult to impossible,” warns the National Weather Service as black‑ice risk rises on lowland roads, and WSDOT highlights key winter‑watch routes such as Snoqualmie, Stevens, and White Pass for heightened vigilance [15].

Jan 1, 2026 – A high‑pressure ridge keeps western Washington dry on New Year’s Eve, allowing celebrations without rain; a weak system brings showers on New Year’s Day and a stronger system is monitored for the weekend, while a dense‑fog advisory covers early mornings [13].

Jan 8, 2026 – Spotty lowland snow becomes possible as snow levels plunge to 500 ft overnight, producing brief wet‑snow events in the lowlands and a Winter Storm Warning that could add 2‑4 feet of snow to the Cascades, though accumulation at sea level remains minimal [12].

Jan 9, 2026 – A persistent ridge creates a snow drought across the western U.S.; Utah backcountry snowmobiling owner Brad Riesenberg says “customers are canceling tours,” while Arizona records its hottest December on record, with climatologist Erinanne Saffell noting the unprecedented warmth, and officials warn that weak snowpacks could complicate preparations for the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympics [1].

Jan 15, 2026 – A ridge of high pressure extends the dry spell across western Washington, producing a record‑tying 58 °F in Seattle and keeping snow levels near 12,000 ft; the next meaningful rain chance is projected for late next week [11].

Jan 27, 2026 – Seattle’s 14‑day rainless streak approaches the 1963 record, and meteorologists forecast showers Tuesday night that could end the drought; warmer southwest moisture threatens the already thin snowpack, with snow levels dropping to ≈4,000 ft on Wednesday before rising to 5,000‑6,000 ft later in the week [10].

Jan 29, 2026 – Despite recent snowfall, the Cascade Mountains’ snowpack remains far below normal, with Stevens Pass gaining only 2‑3 inches and Oregon’s statewide snowpack at its second‑lowest level since 1981, raising concerns for spring streamflow and water resources [9].

Feb 4, 2026 – Skiers at Snoqualmie Pass encounter “spring‑like” conditions as regional snowpack falls below 50 % of normal; Climate Central meteorologist Shel Winkley calls it “the worst snow drought on record,” Mount Hood Skibowl halts operations, and snowboarder Jeremy Sampson notes “empty lifts” while reduced snow threatens water supplies and extends wildfire risk [8].

Feb 17, 2026 – Meteorologist Rich Marriott warns that snow levels may fall to 500‑1,000 ft, allowing a rain‑snow mix across the Kitsap Peninsula and coastal foothills, while weather anchor Parella Lewis says “the overall effect on lowland communities should remain limited”; Arctic air keeps temperatures low and mountains add 6‑12 inches of snow by week’s end before snow levels rise to ≈1,500 ft on Saturday [7].

Feb 18, 2026 – Washington’s snowpack sits at roughly 65 % of normal, with Snoqualmie Pass most deficient; models predict additional 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—mirroring past El Niño‑linked low‑snow winters of 1976‑77, 1980‑81, and 2014‑15 [6].

Feb 19, 2026 – Spotty lowland snow falls in Snohomish, King, and Pierce counties, with Bothell and Maltby receiving snow at 300‑400 ft; Granite Falls schools operate on delay, snow levels hover 500‑1,000 ft, and accumulation remains minimal, leaving roadways mainly slushy [5].

Feb 23, 2026 – A series of storm systems brings repeated rain, mountain snow, and gusty winds to western Washington; snow levels start near 4,000 ft and gradually drop to 2,500 ft mid‑week, with models suggesting several feet of mountain snow by week’s end and officials urging residents to monitor updates [4].

Feb 24, 2026 – The Puget Sound outlook shows mixed showers and mountain snow with snow levels near 2,500 ft; a recent cold front delivered 3‑17 inches of new snow on passes, and an offshore low brings limited Tuesday showers before exiting, while later in the week a chance of renewed rain and snow returns [3].

Future (2034) – Utah officials warn that increasingly weak snowpacks could complicate preparations for the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, noting that December recorded one of the latest measurable snowfalls on record and that weak‑snow years may become common [1].