From the WA Department of Transportation:
Next round of weather could increase avalanche danger and lead to mountain pass closures
It has been a long winter and it does not look like the end is in sight, at least not for the next couple of days in the mountains.
The weather forecast is calling for up to eight inches of snow to fall in the mountains by Wednesday night with another seven inches by Thursday morning. By Thursday afternoon, the snow is expected to switch to a rain and snow mix then to a heavy, wet snow by Thursday night into Friday morning.
While warmer weather is usually welcome news this time of year, in this case, it presents a challenge. These conditions can cause the snow pack to become unstable and increase the risk of avalanches. The last time we saw these kind of conditions was in early February when avalanche danger kept all three mountain passes in the state – I-90 Snoqualmie, US 2 Stevens and US 12 White passes – closed for more than 24 hours.
Both weather services are calling for rain and temps in the 40's - we will see. National Weather Service / The Weather Channel. Mt. Baker ski area has had 132 inches of snow in the last nine days.
Daylight davings is on Sunday - clocks get set ahead for one more hour of sunlight in the evening and a darker morning.
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