Nov 28, 2025 – A ridge of high pressure over the Gulf of Alaska holds a dry pattern across western Washington, bringing partly sunny skies on Friday and Saturday with only spotty afternoon showers possible, while snow levels hover near 4,000‑5,000 ft and highs stay in the low‑50s °F [19].

Dec 16, 2025 – The National Weather Service issues a Blizzard Warning for the Cascades and the 2034 Salt Lake City Olympic venue, forecasting 10‑36 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 45 mph; officials warn travel could be “very difficult to impossible” and note it is only the sixth such warning on record [18].

Dec 17, 2025 – Blustery conditions ease as a cooler pattern settles, with 5‑10 inches of snow expected at Snoqualmie and Stevens Pass and an atmospheric river poised to bring rain to central and northern Oregon later that day [17].

Dec 19, 2025 – Utah’s warm spell postpones the Midway Ice Castles and pushes temperatures 7‑10 °F above normal in the 2034 Olympic area, while torrential rain floods roads in the Northwest and the Deschutes Basin records its warmest November since 1981 [4, 16]; Arizona climatologist Erinanne Saffell notes Phoenix and Tucson experience their hottest December on record [1].

Dec 20, 2025 – Heavy mountain snow blankets the Cascades ahead of Christmas, delivering up to 2‑3 feet at passes such as Mount Baker and Paradise, with Stevens Pass topping 18 inches and travel warnings urging drivers to avoid night travel [15].

Dec 27, 2025 – Light snow lingers in the Puget Sound convergence zone, dropping up to 2 inches in Snohomish and King counties while mountain passes receive 10‑14 inches; a dry stretch follows with freezing nights and a new system expected late Wednesday or Thursday [13].

Dec 27, 2025 – A Winter Weather Advisory for the Cascades warns that snow levels will fall to about 2,500 ft, forecasting 6‑12 inches of snow across Snohomish, King, Whatcom and Skagit counties and urging travelers to check conditions before crossing passes such as I‑90 [14].

Jan 1, 2026 – A high‑pressure ridge leaves western Washington dry on New Year’s Eve, allowing celebrations without rain; forecasters predict showers on New Year’s Day, a stronger system over the weekend, and note December’s rainfall at Sea‑Tac was 3 inches above average [12].

Jan 6, 2026 – The National Weather Service issues winter‑storm warnings for Washington, Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Montana, projecting up to 35 inches of snow in higher terrain and urging motorists to “consider delaying all travel” because conditions could be “very difficult to impossible” [2]; the same day a separate warning for the Cascades predicts 2‑4 feet of snow, 30‑40 mph winds, and “considerable” avalanche danger above 5,500 ft [11].

Jan 8, 2026 – Snow levels plunge to about 500 ft overnight across western Washington, creating a brief chance for low‑land wet snow or rain‑snow mix while the Cascades continue to receive an additional 2‑4 feet of snow under a Winter Storm Warning [10].

Jan 9, 2026 – A persistent ridge keeps the western U.S. in a snow drought, crippling Utah winter tourism as backcountry snowmobiling owner Brad Riesenberg reports “customers are canceling tours” and labeling the season among the worst he’s seen; experts warn the deficit threatens Colorado River water supplies and could complicate preparations for the 2034 Winter Olympics [1].

Jan 15, 2026 – The dry spell extends through the weekend across western Washington, with record‑tying warmth (Sea‑Tac 58 °F, Olympia 57 °F) and snow levels hovering near 12,000 ft; the next meaningful rain is not expected until late next week [9].

Jan 27, 2026 – Seattle’s 14‑day rainless streak reaches 14 days, one shy of the 1963 record, as showers finally arrive Tuesday night; rising temperatures and southwest moisture raise concerns that any rain will fall as wet snow at higher elevations, offering little relief to the sub‑50 % snowpack [8].

Jan 29, 2026 – Despite recent snowfall, the Cascade Mountains’ snowpack remains far below normal, with Oregon’s statewide snowpack at its second‑lowest level since 1981 and deep deficits in central and southern Cascades threatening spring streamflow and water resources [7].

Feb 4, 2026 – A strong high‑pressure ridge brings mid‑week sunshine and above‑normal highs (upper 50s‑low 60s °F) to Puget Sound, then shifts to rain and mountain snow over the weekend, with snow levels dropping to 3,000 ft by Tuesday; forecasts also note Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 8) in Santa Clara will be warm and the Winter Olympics in Milan (Feb 6) will see highs near 50 °F [5].

Feb 4, 2026 – Skiers at Snoqualmie Pass encounter “spring‑like” conditions—slushy surfaces, exposed rocks, and less than 50 % of normal snowpack—while Mount Hood Skibowl halts operations indefinitely; Climate Central meteorologist Shel Winkley calls it “the worst snow drought on record,” warning that reduced snow threatens water supplies and extends the wildfire season [6].