Today is the official start of spring, but that doesn’t mean the snowfall is over. According to the National Weather Service, the next few days could bring some serious snowfall to parts of the Pacific Northwest with totals potentially reaching two feet and above.
The NWS expected snowfall forecast places 16-26 inches of new snow falling at Snoqualmie Pass in Washington between today and Sunday morning. Summit at Snoqualmie has already seen over 20 inches of fresh snow in the past week, and this storm will likely make the party even wilder.
Meanwhile further east in the town of McCall, Idaho, 6-10 inches of new snow is expected throughout the period, likely adding to whats already been a solid March at Brundage Mountain Resort. In Oregon, 17-27 inches of snow is expected to fall at Santiam Pass.
The National Weather Service’s high end amount forecast (1 in 10 chance of higher snowfall) has a wild amount of snow coming down in the next few days. Snoqualmie Pass could see up to 32 inches of new snow between today and Sunday morning, Santiam Pass could see up to 33 inches, and McCall could see around a foot.
However much snow comes down, whether it’s on the lower end or the higher end of the spectrum, this is likely to be a very snowy weekend for the mountains of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. As always, travel only when necessary, and make sure you have the necessary safety gear, extra food, extra water, and extra clothing in your car.
