SnowBrains Forecast: Whistler Leads Remaining Snow Before Midweek Warmth in the Pacific Northwest

The Pacific Northwest snow forecast favors Whistler’s higher terrain as the weekend storm continues Sunday, with smaller additions elsewhere before warmth returns midweek. Another 7-9 in is expected at Whistler through Tuesday’s final showers, while Mount Washington has a modest accumulation opportunity. None of the resorts covered here are open for skiing, so the focus remains on building a base ahead of winter operations; additional snow is still needed before Timberline opens.

Sunday brings the main remaining snowfall from the front already crossing the region, with Whistler retaining the clearest accumulation signal. Guidance broadly supports continued mountain snow there, although intensity varies. Snow levels around 3,500-4,500 feet keep the village below the main accumulation zone, while higher mountain temperatures fall from the middle 30s into the upper 20s. Expect dense snow initially, becoming somewhat less wet as temperatures cool. Across Washington, snow levels fall toward 4,000-5,000 feet, but uneven moisture limits dependable accumulation at many locations. Crystal Mountain gets a modest refresh, and Oregon receives only light additions with snow levels generally around 5,500-7,000 feet. Exposed Oregon terrain faces gusts around 50-60 mph early Sunday, while exposed terrain at Mount Washington could see gusts near 100 mph before winds ease.

A relative lull Sunday night gives way to another system Monday, with the most useful additional snow again favoring British Columbia. Mount Washington’s outlook has increased since Friday’s forecast when comparing the same remaining hours, while Whistler’s signal has also strengthened modestly. Mount Washington can pick up dense snow Monday as snow levels hover near 4,000 feet, and Whistler receives additional showers Monday into Tuesday morning before precipitation tapers. Agreement is stronger on this sequence than on snowfall intensity, particularly at Mount Washington, where the spread remains substantial. The totals below cover new accumulation from Sunday through Tuesday’s taper, excluding snow that fell before this update.

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Wednesday and Thursday favor a milder lull at these mountain locations before precipitation chances increase again late in the week. Fresh snow will settle and soften as temperatures rise above freezing, limiting preservation. Passing systems remain possible farther north, but the next broader mountain-snow opportunity has substantial uncertainty in moisture, storm track and snow levels. The extended pattern favors wetter weather alongside above-normal temperatures, making higher elevations the more plausible beneficiaries without supporting dependable snowfall amounts yet.

Pacific Northwest Snow Forecast Resort Totals (Sun Nov 08 – Tue Nov 10)

Whistler – 7-9 in
Mount Washington – 4-5 in
Crystal Mountain – 2 in
Timberline – 1 in
Mt. Bachelor – 0-1 in
Stevens Pass – 0 in
Mt. Baker – 0 in
Snoqualmie Pass – 0 in

SnowBrains Forecast: Whistler Leads Remaining Snow Before Midweek Warmth in the Pacific Northwest

Pacific Northwest Snow Forecast Resort Totals (Sun Nov 08 – Tue Nov 10)

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