Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix North-Central to Northeast U.S.

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes overnight into Tuesday then the Northeast U.S. Tuesday night into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

Lat: 47.427°NLon: 121.418°WElev: 2972.0ft.

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 05 Jan 08:28 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles W Snoqualmie Pass WA

Winter Storm Warning January 6, 04:00am until January 8, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 28. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. Southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 7am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles W Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.42°N 121.5°W (Elev. 4144 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 5, 2026
8pm PST Jan 5, 2026-6pm PST Jan 12, 2026
 
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