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The Latest Summit 411 from Snoqualmie Pass

2006-05-04T18:31:00.000-07:00

"Hola Amigos!
A few things to grab your attention for the Final Weekend of skiing and riding:
Alpental will be open Friday-Sunday, May 5th-7th from 9AM-5PM$5 lift tickets for all ages to celebrate Cinco de Mayo on May 5th, along with the "Best Dressed" Cinco de Mayo costume competition. Prizes include a Capita Snowboard, Union Snowboard Bindings, and 2006-2007 lift tickets.
"Dare to Compare" and "Bring a Buddy" lift ticket promotions on Saturday and Sunday to introduce your friends to Alpental.

Big S Passes are on sale now!To get the best deal on the most affordable season pass in the region, buy today in our online store.
Adult Unlimited $279
Teen Unlimited $239
Adult Midweek $199
Youth Unlimited $189
Youth Midweek $159
Prices will only increase, so buy yours today to get the best deal! And don't forget about all of the added value, off-mountain deals you get as a Big S Passholder. Check them out at Big S Club.
It's been a great 6 month ride! Thanks for supporting us. We enjoyed being the last resort open in the state to provide your skiing and snowboarding fix this year. And for those of you who received the extension on your 2004-2005 season pass, we hope you enjoyed the great make-up season!
Start your snowdances early next fall for a big winter.
Adios,
JP"

Summit 411 Newsletter

2006-02-08T22:13:00.000-08:00

"Please help obtain Forest Service approval for planned improvements at

The Summit...February 6, 2006
The Summit at Snoqualmie is proposing improvements designed to significantly enhance your future experience at the resort. But before a plan can be finalized, approval is needed from the U.S. Forest Service.Public comments are an important factor as the Forest Service makes its decision. We hope people who know and love The Summit will take a moment to learn more about the proposed improvements and submit a comment to the Forest Service. It's easy to do and it WILL make a difference.

Click and comment today, before the February 21st deadline!You can e-mail your comments: Deadline for comments is February 21, so there's not much time. Scroll down to find out more about what's planned and how to comment, then click the link to go to the U.S. Forest Service website!

Doing it right-a balanced plan for The SummitWe know you want to enjoy the stunning Cascade mountain environment - but do so in good conscience, knowing that extra care was taken to balance great recreation with protection of the environment. It has taken 8 years of planning and environmental studies to develop the improvement plan.

Planned benefits:·More time skiing, less time in line, by providing services more strategically throughout the resort, including on-mountain.·Improved and enhanced terrain, including more intermediate runs.·Greater separation between skiers and boarders of differing skill levels.·Better designed connecting trails and lifts that allow you to circulate to different areas of the resort without having to take a shuttle.·Improved services, more restaurants.·A pulse gondola to the top of Alpental with a restaurant that's open winter and summer.·New Alpental chairlifts that provide more convenient access to Internationale Bowl.

Protecting the environment:We want to respond to our customers' needs, but do so with minimal environmental consequences. Here are parameters we set for ourselves:Stay within the permit area - 98% of all proposed improvements are within the existing permit area for the resort.Protect the forest - We're adding chairlifts and creating new trails, so some trees, including some that are mature, second-growth, must be removed. But we're removing as few as possible, taking only trees that are closest to existing ski runs, minimizing grading, and providing a buffer of mature trees to a potential wildlife corridor.Protect wildlife - Wildlife populations and movement were carefully studied and the improvements minimize impacts to wildlife.Inclusive review process - Underway for more than eight years, the review process has been thorough and inclusive.

Send your comments to the Forest ServicePlease take a moment to review a summary of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement, or the entire document online at www.fs.fed.us/r6/mbs/projects/ and contact the U.S. Forest Service in support of The Summit at Snoqualmie's proposed improvements before February 21. E-mail your comments to the Forest Service here. Only comments that are substantive and address proposed improvements outlined in the report will be considered by the Forest Service. Comments like "Looks good, build it!" will not be considered.

Tips on writing effective comments:·State your opinion about a proposed resort improvement.·Back up your opinion with your personal experience.·Focus on problems you experience and how proposed improvements will solve your problems.Example: "I am an intermediate skier and there isn't enough intermediate terrain at The Summit. The proposal to add intermediate and advanced intermediate runs in the Rampart and Creek Run areas will solve this problem. I also like the fact that these areas already are within the resort's existing permit area.""

For more information - check out:

http://www.fs.fed.us/sopa/forest-level.php?110605

Shell Gas Deals

2005-11-16T17:01:00.000-08:00

Summit 411

2005-11-11T17:25:00.000-08:00

The latest from the Summit 411 mailer:

"Well...who'd have thought that after last year we'd be back on the white stuff before Thanksgiving? It just goes to show you that life runs in cycles. For every down, there's an up...etc., etc. I could wax on and on, but I digress.

It's our second earliest opening in resort history, so come and help us celebrate. If you haven't reactivated your Big S Pass, do it now at http://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/reactivate to avoid lines of procrastinators. You'll thank me later...I promise!

Here's something that isn't cyclical. It's the Evo GRAND OPENING! My sources tell me that "It's not what you'd expect...so you'd better come and see it for yourself!" This event includes all of the hottest new snowboard and ski gear, as well as streetwear, shoes and tons of accessories. There's a huge tent sale with gear from 30%-70% off. Brands include Ride, K2, Salomon, Rossignol, Nikita, Oakley, Billabong, Element, Etnies, Option, Armada and more. So if you're yearning for that special piece of equipment that you don't have yet, you'd best check it out. The sale runs Friday-Tuesday. And if you tell them "the backcountry beast from Alpental sent me," you get an additional 10% off at the register! But there's even more reason to attend...

The GRAND OPENING also includes a movie trifecta free of charge on Saturday night- Teddy Bear Crisis, Absinthe's "Futureproof", and Matchstick's "The Hit List." Film starts rolling at 6PM. That's way better than any re-runs you see on t.v. or lame "edited for time and content" movies on cable.

And in the hopes that everyone will get involved, there's the "Get Snowed In" party at Pyramid on November 18th/19th. It's a benefit for the Surfrider Foundation/Snowrider Project, so your dollars help out a worthy cause. For more info visit: http://www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/info/winter/premieres.asp.

Later,

JP"

Summit411 - Summit West Opening

2005-11-08T18:49:00.000-08:00

The latest from Summit 411 at Snoqualmie Pass:

"Hey Snowfans,

The time has come! Grab your gear and head for the hills because Summit West is opening on Wednesday, November 9th! We'll have 3 lifts open and special lift ticket pricing in effect.

And if you have a Big S Pass that hasn't been reactivated, now is the time to do it online so you don't have to wait in a line! 2004-05 Big S Passholders Reactivate here!

It looks like our opening coincides with the end of the Winter White Sale. Tomorrow is the last day to get pre-Halloween pricing on Big S Passes. Buy now to save!

If you haven't gotten your tickets yet for the "Get Snowed In" Party at Pyramid Alehouse on November 18th and 19th, you are way behind! The party will be excellent and features some great live music. Pyramid is throwing this bash to benefit the Surfrider Foundation/Snowrider Project, which helps keep your mountains and ocean clean. Do your part and attend the party!

Another function that benefits a great organization is the Snoqualmie Pass Volunteer Ski Patrol Gear Swap. If you're looking for a deal or you're trying to get rid of some gear, this is the perfect opportunity. For more info, visit http://www.spvsp.org/.

I gotta run to go get my gear waxed up.

See you on the slopes,

JP"

Summit 411 Newsletter

2005-10-29T11:12:00.000-07:00

Here is the latest from Snoqualmie Pass:

"Hey Snowfans,

The temperature at The Summit this morning was only 29 degrees, with a heavy frost on the ground. Two days ago, there was fresh snow on the peaks. All sure signs that winter is on its way!

Another sure sign that winter is just around the corner is the Washington State Snow Expo. The expo is this weekend at the Qwest Field Event Center. You can come meet Olympic athletes, buy some new gear, buy some used gear, or come buy your Big S Pass at pre-deadline prices. Of course, we'll also be able to reactivate 2004-2005 passes for our loyal Big S guests! Hours of operation and full details are located at www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/info/winter/expo.asp

Don't forget about Saturday night's Poor Boyz Productions party at Evo in Fremont! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, drop by the WA State Snow Expo. We'll be selling tickets out of our booth starting at 1PM on Saturday. Wired Energy Drink and ski flicks at a cool location. What more could you want? Details at www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/info/winter/premieres.asp

And if you're feeling up to some live music for a good cause, don't forget about the upcoming "Get Snowed In" party at Pyramid Alehouse on November 18/19. Great live music on both nights, with the proceeds going to the Snowrider Project (the winter arm of the Surfrider Foundation). More info at www.pyramidbrew.com. Brought to you by K2 Snowboarding and host of others. Clean snow starts with clean oceans.

Forward this to friends so you're not the only one in-the-know. I gotta go find a Halloween costume.

Later,

JP"

Summit 411 mailer

2005-08-31T15:44:00.000-07:00

"As Labor Day rapidly approaches, it's a reminder that winter is just around the corner. Some people even call Labor Day Weekend "the kick off to the winter season." Why you ask? Because traditions like SkiBonkers happen on Labor Day Weekend!

If you're looking for new gear, save up to 70% on ski and snowboard equipment and clothing from almost every manufacturer. SkiBonkers runs Friday thru Monday in the Northgate Mall South Parking Lot (Exit 173 just off I-5). The best deals go quickly, so be sure to come early. For more info go to skibonkers.com.

If you have friends or family members that didn't buy a pass for the 2004-2005 season, now is a great time to get them the best deal possible! Print this email and bring it to the staff from The Summit at SkiBonkers to receive our best price of $279 for an Unlimited Big S Pass, or $189 for a Midweek Big S Pass. This price is currently only available at Ski Bonkers! Don't miss out! For more info on the Big S Pass, visit The Summit at Snoqualmie!

And for all you faithful 2004-2005 passholders: the Reactivation Station is coming soon! You'll soon be able to reactivate your season pass by simply visiting our website and following the easy steps. Or simply stop by SkiBonkers where you can reactivate in person! All 2004-2005 season passes must be reactivated to be valid for the 2005-2006 winter season. Be sure to put your 2004-2005 season pass in a safe place. It's your ticket to escape!

As always, Big S Passholders receive great deals on and off the snow. Be sure to check out the Big S Club for details on these great offers. We're adding new partners all the time, like the Seattle Seahawks!

See you at Bonkers!

JP"

Summer Additions

2005-08-22T14:14:00.000-07:00

Well - I finally decided to sit down at my computer and add a couple of RSS feeds to this site. I added one for the current weather conditions and another for severe weather alerts at the top of the page. Both of these update frequently. I hope everybody is having a great summer. Take care.

Updates next winter

2005-05-26T11:23:00.000-07:00

Next update: Winter 05-06

Pass Update

2005-04-02T08:57:00.000-08:00

As per Summit at Snoqualmie:

"It's a beautiful day in the mountains with 6" of new snow overnight! And 8" at the top of Alpental!! Summit West will be open today from 9AM-4PM. West Terrain Park is open with 9 features. And today's the day... here's the news you Alpentalics have been waiting for all season: Alpental will be open today, Saturday, and Sunday from 9AM-4PM. And there's still more... Chair 2 is set to operate as well. Game on! Schedule for operations past Sunday will be posted this weekend. "

Alpental : Open Saturday & Sunday 9am to 4pm
Summit Central : Closed
Summit West : Open Friday-Sunday 9am to 4pm
Summit East : Closed
Nordic Center : Closed
Tubing Center : Closed

New Snow: 6"
Base Depth: 30"
Air Temp: 33ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 38ºF
Dew Point: 33ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 1mph
24hr High/Low: 39.00/31.00
Wind Direction: E

TODAY
A CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN THIS MORNING...THEN SNOW AND RAIN LIKELY THIS AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH THIS MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.

TONIGHT
SNOW AND RAIN AT TIMES. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. SOUTH WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

SUNDAY
SNOW AND RAIN IN THE MORNING...THEN SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT
SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW AND RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET.

TUESDAY
RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET.

TUESDAY NIGHT
RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET.

WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 7000 FEET.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET.

THURSDAY
SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET.

Forward from Summit 411 - Big S is good next year!!!

2005-03-27T07:48:00.000-08:00

March 22, 2005

Dear Season Passholders,

First and foremost, we want to thank you for the incredible support and patience you have shown throughout the past three months. No question, the "winter" of 04-05 has treated the Northwest very poorly and has affected many lives in unkind ways. I know that all of you purchased your pass with the anticipation of many days of great skiing or riding amidst the plentiful Northwest snowfalls to which we've all become accustomed.

We want you to know that you, Big S Passholders, are our most valued customers. Many of you have held passes for many seasons and have intentions of holding passes for years to come. Others may have purchased for the first time and we are honored you selected The Summit this year to call your home mountain. It has always been, and most certainly remains, our goal to have the Big S Pass known as the best value in Northwest skiing and riding.

With this in mind, we are very pleased to announce to you that we intend to extend the skiing and riding privileges for all 2004-05 Big S Passholders at no charge for the entire 05-06 season! As you can well imagine, this represents a serious financial commitment on our part, but given the nature of this past season, we feel strongly that to protect the trust and loyalty you have placed in us, it is the right thing to do. It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we look forward to welcoming you back next year to a very snowy season! We will be in touch directly with you in the coming weeks with more information and details regarding the extension.

We are also pleased so many of you have taken advantage of using your pass privileges at our sister resorts, Northstar-at-Tahoe, and Sierra-at-Tahoe. Both resorts have loads of snow and are expecting great spring seasons. Our offer of complimentary skiing at both resorts with your Big S Pass is still valid for the remainder of the season so if you get the chance, we encourage you to get some turns in sometime in the next few weeks.

Lastly, we still have not completely given up hope on snow this year! If we are lucky enough to get adequate snow in the next week or two, we may re-open for limited operations yet this year. It just isn't in our nature to give up! We know many of you would still love to get some more turns in this year, and if we are so lucky, we look forward to helping make that happen.

Once again, I want to personally thank you for the huge amount of support you have all shown through this very difficult year. While this has certainly been the most difficult season I have experienced in my 25-year career at The Summit, I am very proud of the tremendous efforts our team has put forth to make the most out of a difficult situation. Thank you to so many for noticing and letting us know. Your positive feedback has been greatly appreciated by the entire Summit team.

We look forward to seeing you next year.

Sincerely,

Dan BrewsterGeneral Manager

www.summitatsnoqualmie.com/

Conditions

2005-03-27T07:42:00.000-08:00

Alpental : Closed

Summit Central : Closed

Summit West : Closed

Summit East : Closed

Nordic Center : Closed

Tubing Center : Closed

Air Temp: 34ºF

Humidity: 99%

Surface Temp: 32ºF

Dew Point: 34ºF

Elevation: 2984ft/910m

Wind Speed: 4mph

24hr High/Low: 34.00/33.00

Wind Direction: NE New Snow: 2"

Base Depth: 6"

TODAY
RAIN TAPERING TO SHOWERS THIS MORNING. ADDITIONAL SNOW ACCUMULATION 2 TO 4 INCHES...MAINLY CENTRAL CASCADES. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES NEAR 40. WIND IN THE PASSES LIGHT.

TONIGHT
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 6 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY
SHOWERS. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 9 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES NEAR 40. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

TUESDAY
RAIN AND SNOW IN THE MORNING...THEN SCATTERED SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. BREEZY. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES NEAR 40. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET.

WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT
RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S.

THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 40S.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. BREEZY. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 40S.

FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 40S.

Conditions

2005-02-27T09:17:00.000-08:00

Base Depth: 10"
New Snow: None

Air Temp: 37ºF
Humidity: 69%
Surface Temp: 34ºF
Dew Point: 27ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 11mph
24hr High/Low: 59.00/31.00
Wind Direction: E

TODAY
MOSTLY SUNNY EARLY THIS MORNING THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 7000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 40S TO MID 50S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN AFTER MIDNIGHT SOUTH OF SNOQUALMIE PASS. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S TO LOWER 40S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES TO 10 MPH.

TUESDAY
RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY
RAIN AND SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET.

FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S.

FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 6500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S.

Conditions

2005-02-16T08:34:00.001-08:00

New Snow: 5"
Base Depth: 13.5"
Air Temp: 20ºF
Humidity: 77%
Surface Temp: 21ºF
Dew Point: 14ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 9mph
24hr High/Low: 39.00/17.00
Wind Direction: E

TODAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. FREEZING LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 5000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

THURSDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 4000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET.

SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30.

SATURDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET.

SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S.

SUNDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET.

PRESIDENTS DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S.

MONDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4000 FEET.

TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 5000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30.

Conditions

2005-02-16T08:34:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 5"
Base Depth: 13.5
Air Temp: 20ºF
Humidity: 77%
Surface Temp: 21ºF
Dew Point: 14ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 9mph
24hr High/Low: 39.00/17.00
Wind Direction: E

TODAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. BREEZY. FREEZING LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 5000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

THURSDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 4000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET.

SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30.

SATURDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET.

SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S.

SUNDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET.

PRESIDENTS DAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S.

MONDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4000 FEET.

TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 5000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30.

Conditions

2005-02-14T10:27:00.000-08:00

Base Depth: 12"
New Snow: 1"
Air Temp: 27ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 31ºF
Dew Point: 27ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 3mph
24hr High/Low: 32.00/26.00
Wind Direction: W

TODAY
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY THEN CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 4 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 20S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 2000 FEET. LIGHT WIND BECOMING EAST AROUND 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

TUESDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 5500 FEET.

SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET.

Conditions

2005-02-08T11:04:00.000-08:00

Base Depth: 10"
Air Temp: 28ºF
Humidity: 94%
Surface Temp: 30ºF
Dew Point: 26ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 8mph
24hr High/Low: 36.00/24.00
Wind Direction: E

TODAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 4000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 5500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES 35 TO 40.

FRIDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN AND CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET.

SATURDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.

SATURDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.

MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET.

Conditions

2005-02-02T07:35:00.000-08:00

New Snow: None
Base Depth: Dirt
Air Temp: 43ºF
Humidity: 51%
Surface Temp: 40ºF
Dew Point: 26ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 4mph
24hr High/Low: 52.00/34.00
Wind Direction: NE

TODAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW NORTH CASCADES. PARTLY CLOUDY CENTRAL CASCADES. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW NORTH CASCADES. PARTLY CLOUDY CENTRAL CASCADES. SNOW LEVEL 6000 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

FRIDAY
RAIN AND SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET.

SATURDAY
SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30.

Summit Big S Pass Holder UPDATE - From Summit at Snoqualmie

2005-01-27T13:41:00.000-08:00

Dear Big S Pass Holders,
First and foremost, I want to personally extend a huge thank you for hanging in there with us through this very challenging and frustrating weather pattern we've found ourselves in so far this winter. The amount of support and positive feedback you have given us has been immense.

I have been a Summit skier (and now snowboarder as well) for my entire life. No question, this winter has been right up there as one of the most challenging and disappointing. I lived through the 76-77 winter as a disappointed teenager with new skis not used until March. I lived through the 80-81 winter as a disappointed young ski instructor without skiers to teach. Finally and more recently, I patiently waited for the snows to come in the fall of 1989 and they never did. January of that year treated us well, however, and by late January we had an above average snowpack and great skiing the rest of the year! Fourteen feet of snow in two weeks! I dream every night of a "re-run" of that January, only let's call it February!

Looking forward this year, of course none of us know for sure what Mother Nature has in store. We are pleased that a number of the forecasters at this point are calling for real winter to start soon, with average or above average snowfall on the way. Looking back at the snowfall data from other years with poor starts, the trend has been strongly in favor of this happening.

Our staff at the Summit takes great pride in our ability to make the best out of difficult situations. Rest assured, we will do everything possible to get full operations back up and running as soon as we can. We are firm in our belief that Mother Nature will be kind in the coming months and bless us with a large amount of snow.

We do of course recognize at this point that the number of skiing days available to you has been less than expected. It is certainly our desire to keep you as a dedicated Summit skier or rider and keep our Big S Pass known for its incredible value. As the remainder of the season unfolds, we will continue to assess the quantity and quality of skiing available and let you know in the spring just what we can do for credits or discounts off of future pass purchases.

In the meantime, if you have the opportunity to travel south or north of the state, we highly recommend you take advantage of some of the offers we have been able to put together specially for Big S Pass holders. For example, your Big S Pass is honored seven days a week for the rest of the season at both Northstar-at-Tahoe, and Sierra-at-Tahoe. Special lodging deals are also available. We've heard from a number of folks who've already made the trip south and had a fantastic time in all that snow that missed us earlier in the month. If you prefer to travel north, check the Big S Club link on our website for details on special deals at Whistler and other nearby resorts.

Once again, we appreciate immensely the huge support, patience, and overall positive energy so many of you have shown in the past several weeks. We look forward to nothing more than seeing you again on the slopes soon.

Sincerely,

Dan Brewster
General Manager

Forcast calls for more warm weather

2005-01-26T09:20:00.000-08:00

Temperature: 39F
New Snow: 0"
Base Depth: 15"

Forcast:

TODAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES NEAR 40. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY
MORNING CLOUDS...BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET.

SATURDAY
MORNING CLOUDS...BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET.

SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. AREAS OF FOG AFTER MIDNIGHT. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET.

SUNDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. AREAS OF MORNING FOG. FREEZING LEVEL 5500 FEET.

El Nino Strikes Again

2005-01-23T08:38:00.000-08:00

Everything is closed.. indeffinately. Word on the street is that they sent all of their workers packing for the season with the note that they might open up again if the snow improves... too bad there is no snow likely in the near future. Damn El Nino.

Base Depth: 15"
Air Temp: 43ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 41ºF
Dew Point: 42ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 6mph
24hr High/Low: 45.00/39.00
Wind Direction: NE

TODAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 7000 FEET. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

MONDAY
CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 6000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 6000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE SOUTHEAST IN THE AFTERNOON.

TUESDAY NIGHT
RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET.

WEDNESDAY
RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 4000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S

Conditions

2005-01-20T07:31:00.000-08:00

"With the Superbowl so close, we thought a football analogy would be appropriate. It's 3rd and nine, we're a little bruised, but punting is not an option. The playbook calls for Summit West to open today from 9AM-4PM.

Dodge Ridge, Little Thunder, and the Magic Carpet will operate. Adult lift ticket prices will be $30 and youth lift tickets will be $25. Half day begins at 1PM; adult tickets are $23 and youth are $18.

Since the forecast is still calling for a blitz play (i.e. more rain), operations are day-to-day. Check back tomorrow for updates on operations for Friday and this weekend. Keep the faith, and sacrifice a pineapple." - Summit- at-Snoqualmie.com

Air Temp: 43ºF
Humidity: 75%
Surface Temp: 38ºF
Dew Point: 35ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 3mph
24hr High/Low: 56.00/42.00
Wind Direction: NE

Forcast:

TODAY
RAIN DEVELOPING BY NOON. SNOW LEVEL 7500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 5 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
SHOWERS...DECREASING AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW LEVEL 6000 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES NEAR 10 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING LIGHT.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF MORNING SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 7500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE 40S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 5 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 7500 FEET. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES NEAR 10 MPH.

SATURDAY
RAIN. SNOW LEVEL RISING TO 9500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES NEAR 10 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT
RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9500 FEET.

SUNDAY
RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 8500 FEET.

Conditions

2005-01-18T06:22:00.000-08:00

The pass is currently closed. According to the DOT - the earliest it will reopen is at 8:00 a.m.

New Snow: 0"
Air Temp: 42ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 37ºF
Dew Point: 41ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 0mph
24hr High/Low: 43.00/17.00
Wind Direction: NE

Forcast:

TODAY
PERIODS OF RAIN...LOCALLY HEAVY. SNOW LEVEL 8000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
PERIODS OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 8000 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY
PERIODS OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 8000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES NEAR 50. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9000 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND NEAR 10 MPH IN THE PASSES

THURSDAY
SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 7000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. A CHANCE OF RAIN OR SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET.

FRIDAY NIGHT
PERIODS OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 8000 FEET.

SATURDAY
PERIODS OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 7500 FEET.

Conditions

2005-01-17T07:28:00.000-08:00

The pass is closed today due to adverse road conditions. Freezing rain fell overnight and left a layer of ice over everything.

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA445 AM PST MON JAN 17 2005

WEST SLOPES CENTRAL CASCADES AND PASSES-445 AM PST MON JAN 17 2005

...AN ICE STORM WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED AN ICE STORM WARNING FOR THE PASSES OF THE CENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING.

RAIN WILL FREEZE QUICKLY TO ICE IN SNOQUALMIE AND STEVENS PASSES TODAY...CREATING HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITIONS ON THE HIGHWAYS.

RAIN FALLING INTO SUB-FREEZING AIR TRAPPED IN THE CASCADES PASSES WILL FREEZE ON CONTACT WITH ROADS AND CARS...AND LOCAL ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF MORE THAN AN INCH ARE POSSIBLE.

IF YOU PLAN TO TRAVEL ACROSS THE CASCADES TODAY...CHECK AHEAD FOR ROAD CONDITIONS AND POSSIBLE CLOSURES AND USE EXTREME CAUTION.

New Snow: None
Air Temp: 27ºF
Humidity: 96%
Surface Temp: 32ºF
Dew Point: 26ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 0mph
24hr High/Low: 27.00/17.00
Wind Direction: NE

TODAY
RAIN...WITH FREEZING RAIN IN THE PASSES. LOCAL ICE ACCUMULATIONS OF AN INCH OR MORE ARE POSSIBLE. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET ...EXCEPT AT THE SURFACE IN THE PASSES. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
RAIN...WITH AREAS OF FREEZING RAIN IN THE PASSES. SNOW LEVEL 8000 FEET...EXCEPT AT THE SURFACE IN THE PASSES. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH...SHIFTING TO SOUTHWEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

TUESDAY
RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9000 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY
RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 40S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 9000 FEET.

THURSDAY
RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 6500 FEET.

THURSDAY NIGHT
RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 6000 FEET.

FRIDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 7000 FEET.

Conditions

2005-01-16T10:06:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 9"
Base Depth: 34"
Air Temp: 17ºF
Humidity: 91%
Surface Temp: 21ºF
Dew Point: 14ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 3mph
24hr High/Low: 19.00/12.00
Wind Direction: E

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA859 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2005

WEST SLOPES CENTRAL CASCADES AND PASSES-WEST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES AND PASSES-859 AM PST SUN JAN 16 2005...A FREEZING RAIN ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM PST THISAFTERNOON...

AREAS OF LIGHT FREEZING RAIN ARE FALLING OVER PARTS OF THE NORTH ANDCENTRAL WASHINGTON CASCADES...INCLUDING THE PASSES. LATEST REPORTS AT9 AM HAVE FREEZING RAIN OCCURING IN SNOQUALMIE PASS...WITH LIGHTGLAZE ON THE ROADWAY FOR MUCH OF THE APPROACH UP TO SNOQUALMIE PASS.SOME LIGHT FREEZING RAIN WAS ALSO REPORTED ON THE EAST SIDE OFSTEVENS PASS. FREEZING RAIN MAY ALSO BE AFFECTING THE ROADS IN THENORTH CASCADES AROUND DARRINGTON AND ROCKPORT.

WEST FLOW ALOFT WILL MAINTAIN OCCASIONAL LIGHT PRECIPITATION OVER THE CASCADES TODAY...BUT IT WILL BE FALLING THROUGH WARM AIR ALOFT INTOSUB-FREEZING AIR FLOWING EAST THROUGH THE PASSES AND STILL TRAPPED ATLOW LEVELS. THE FREE AIR FREEZING LEVEL IS 6000 TO 7000 FEET ASREPORTED BY AIRCRAFT SENSORS THIS MORNING.

Forcast:

THIS AFTERNOON
CLOUDY AND BREEZY. SNOW SOUTH PART...WITH A CHANCE OF SNOW NORTH PART. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES 19 TO 25. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

TONIGHT
BREEZY. SNOW...TURNING TO RAIN IN SOME AREAS AFTER MIDNIGHT WITH LOCAL SLEET OR FREEZING RAIN. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 5 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH BECOMING SOUTHEAST AROUND 10 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SUNDAY
SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 20S. SOUTH WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT
RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DAY
RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 7000 FEET.

TUESDAY THROUGH FRIDAY
RAIN LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL AROUND 7000 FEET.

Conditions

2005-01-14T06:02:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 0"
Air Temp: 17ºF
Humidity: 74%
Surface Temp: 21ºF
Dew Point: 10ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 2mph
24hr High/Low: 29.00/17.00
Wind Direction: E

TODAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL AT THE SURFACE. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 20. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL AT THE SURFACE. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY
BECOMING CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SOUTH PART. BREEZY. SNOW LEVEL AT THE SURFACE. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 20. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT
BREEZY. SNOW LIKELY. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

SUNDAY
SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT
CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET.

Conditions

2005-01-13T06:00:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 1"
Base Depth: 25"
Air Temp: 29ºF
Humidity: 78%
Surface Temp: 29ºF
Dew Point: 23ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 4mph
24hr High/Low: 35.00/29.00
Wind Direction: NE

Forcast:

TODAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. SCATTERED SNOW SHOWERS IN THE MORNING. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 20S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL AT THE SURFACE. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING LIGHT.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL AT THE SURFACE. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL AT THE SURFACE. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. FREEZING LEVEL AT THE SURFACE. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

2005-01-12T06:17:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 2"
Air Temp: 34ºF
Humidity: 78%
Surface Temp: 30ºF
Dew Point: 28ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 5mph
24hr High/Low: 34.00/18.00
Wind Direction: SW

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA430 AM PST WED JAN 12 2005 WEST SLOPES NORTH CASCADES AND PASSES-WEST SLOPES CENTRAL CASCADES AND PASSES-430 AM PST WED JAN 12 2005

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 6 PM TODAY...

ONSHORE FLOW AND A COLD FRONT SWEEPING THROUGH THE REGION LATE THIS MORNING WILL LEAD TO HEAVY SNOW TODAY

AROUND A FOOT OF SNOW IS EXPECTED WITH THIS EVENT WITH A FEW LOCATIONS RECEIVING UP TO 18 INCHES OF SNOW. HEAVIEST SNOW AMOUNTS WILL BE BETWEEN STEVENS AND SNOQUALMIE PASS WITH THE CONVERGENCE ZONE ENHANCING SNOW AMOUNTS IN THIS AREA. THE SNOW WILL TAPER OFF WEDNESDAY EVENING. STRONG GUSTY WINDS WILL CAUSE BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW IN EXPOSED LOCATIONS.

Conditions

2005-01-11T06:21:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 1"
Air Temp: 19ºF
Humidity: 91%
Surface Temp: 24ºF
Dew Point: 17ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 1mph
24hr High/Low: 26.00/19.00
Wind Direction: NE

Snowboarding Fitness

2005-01-10T20:03:00.000-08:00

Fat, flabby, and out of shape. Is this how you want to start your snow boarding season? If your answer is yes, then bust out a couple of long necks and pump some 12 oz. curls. Now, for everyone else out there who actually wants to make it through their first powder day, listen up. These exercises will keep you in top shape so you can plow through the pow like Rick James on a whirlwind back ally bar crawl.

First and foremost, you need to keep your core in shape. There are many ways to do this including mountain biking, jogging, swimming, and lifting weights. Since most people don’t have access to an Olympic size swimming pool, and jogging can be hard on your knees, your best bet is to bike and lift your way to a stronger core.

Lifts:

Crunches:

In the starting position, your back should be flat against the floor, your head up, eyes on the ceiling, hands folded behind your head, your knees relaxed and bent, feet on the floor. Rise to the point where you feel your stomach muscles tightening, hold then release, returning your back to the floor.

Calf Raise:

Stand on calf block or two by four. Hold dumbbells at side. Raise heels by extending ankles as high as possible. Lower heels by bending ankles until calves are stretched. Repeat.

Squats:

Place the bar across the traps and shoulders. Slowly lower yourself as if you were about to sit down in a chair. The butt goes out and down, your lower back, hips and knees bend all in concert. Begin to sit down, keeping your eyes straight ahead, bar steady and over your knees, with feet flat, until your thighs are near ground parallel. Sit up, pushing off with your heels being careful not to tip forward and allow the back and bar ascent to lag behind the leg thrust. Upright, take a deep breath, hold it going down keeping the torso muscles tight, reach parallel, push up and exhale as you ascend.

Leg Press:

Sit down with your but and back flat against the seat. Push the weight up and release the safety bars. The starting position is when your legs are at about a 180-degree angle. Next, you will proceed to lower the weight down so that your legs will finish at a 90-degree angle. Do not lower the weight lower than this because your lower back may start to come off of the seat and this will cause lower back discomfort. Also, hold on to the handles on the side of the seat so you do not start to slide off of the seat.

Reverse Side Crunch:

Lay flat on your back with arms, clasp both hands behind your head. Raise side and elbow up as one with other elbow on floor. Alternate sides and repeat.

Lat Pull Down:

Grasp bar slightly wider then your shoulders. Pull down cable bar to upper chest. Return until arms and shoulders are fully extended. Repeat.

Mountain Bike Trails:

Tolt-McDonald Park

Nearest Town: Carnation
Elevation Gain: 900 Feet
Trail Type: Mostly Single Track
Climbing: Steep at times
Map: http://www.geocities.com/stevecorcoranblog/toltmcdonaldmap.gif

How to get there:From Seattle, drive East on I-90 to exit #22 and turn left towards Fall City. From Fall City, drive North on Hwy 203. Immediately after entering Carnation look for the entrance to Tolt-McDonnald Park on the left, across from the high school. Follow the park's road to the parking lot at the end.

CCC Road

Nearest Town: North Bend
Elevation Gain: 2000’
Trail Type: Dirt Road
Trail Description:This ride is mostly an old logging road though it ends with some singletrack. The singletrack is often overgrown making it a little tough. The highlight of this ride is the great views of the Middle Fork of the Snoqualmie River Valley.

There are many more great trails listed at www.dirtworld.com - Check it out.

Bring on the snow!

2005-01-10T10:03:00.000-08:00

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE A450 AM PST MON JAN 10 2005

...WINTER STORM WATCH FOR TUESDAY NIGHT...A STRONG COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP SOUTHEAST ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON ON TUESDAY EVENING. BEHIND THE COLD FRONT...SNOW LEVELS WILL QUICKLY FALL TO NEAR SEA LEVEL...AND STRONG WINDS HEADING INTO THE CASCADES SHOULD LEAD TO HEAVY SNOW. FURTHER ADDING TO THE SITUATION WILL BE THE PUGET SOUND CONVERGENCE ZONE...WHICH COULD FURTHER ENHANCE SNOWFALL AS IT HEADS INTO THE MOUNTAINS.

THIS FRONT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO BRING ABOUT A FOOT OF SNOW TO THE CASCADES. A FAVORABLE WIND DIRECTION FROM THE NORTHWEST MEANS THE PASSES WILL LIKELY RECEIVE SOME OF THE HEAVIEST SNOW...SO TRAVELERS HEADING ACROSS THE CASCADES MAY WANT TO PLAN THEIR TRIPS TO AVOID CROSSING THE PASSES ON TUESDAY NIGHT. WINDY CONDITIONS WILL ALSO CAUSE BLOWING AND DRIFTING OF SNOW.

THIS IS STILL A DEVELOPING WEATHER SITUATION WITH INHERENT UNCERTAINTIES. PLEASE CHECK BACK WITH YOUR FAVORITE MEDIA OUTLET OR NOAA WEATHER RADIO FOR LATER UPDATES AS THE TIME OF THIS EVENT APPROACHES.

New Snow: 2"
Air Temp:
23ºF
Humidity:
88%
Surface Temp:
26ºF
Dew Point:
20ºF
Elevation:
2984ft/910m
Wind Speed:
1mph
24hr High/Low:
29.00/22.00
Wind Direction:
NE

Conditions

2005-01-09T08:05:00.000-08:00

New Snow in the last 24 hrs: 2"
Air Temp: 25ºF
Humidity: 96%
Surface Temp: 27ºF
Dew Point: 24ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 3mph
24hr High/Low: 31.00/24.00
Wind Direction: N

Forcast:

TODAY

SNOW AT TIMES. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

TONIGHT

SNOW DEVELOPING. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 4 INCHES. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY

SNOW ENDING IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 6 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT

MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY

MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT

MOSTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET.

TUESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY

MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET.

Just in from the pass

2005-01-08T15:49:00.000-08:00

Snoqualmie Pass is in sad shape right now. There is an 18" base... it needs about another 12" to cover up all the rocks, roots, and tree tops. There are still some serious boulders sticking through the snow. Keep your new Christmas board in your garage and bust out your rock board. Today brought new meaning to taking a tree run. I managed to get into some flats, and the only way down was through some trees... tree tops that is.

Today must have been national ski school day. There were at least twice as many kids under 15 years old then adults.. notice the picture. Needless to say the lift lines were a disaster and the high speed quads were operating in slow motion.

Conditions

2005-01-08T08:37:00.000-08:00

Summit Central is now open! Who would have ever thought it would open so early in the season?

New Snow: 3"
Air Temp: 25ºF
Humidity: 92%
Surface Temp: 27ºF
Dew Point: 23ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 0mph
24hr High/Low: 28.00/22.00
Wind Direction: E

Forcast:

TODAY

SNOW AT TIMES. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

TONIGHT

SNOW DEVELOPING. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 4 INCHES. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY

SNOW ENDING IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 6 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT

MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY

MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

Conditions

2005-01-07T06:19:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 4"
Air Temp: 21ºF
Humidity: 94%
Surface Temp:24ºF
Dew Point: 19ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 1mph
24hr High/Low: 31.00/21.00
Wind Direction: NE

Forcast:

TODAY

SNOW AT TIMES. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

TONIGHT

SNOW DEVELOPING. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 4 INCHES. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY

SNOW ENDING IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 3 TO 6 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT

MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY

MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

You'll need some tunes for the slopes

2005-01-06T19:07:00.000-08:00

Upbeat skate punk is one way that people might describe this album. The one thing that sets it aside from all the others is the double pedaled bass drum and solid harmonic semi ska bass lines. This album has the bottom end that most punk bands lack. You'll find new meaning in the witty lyrics every time you listen. My only complaint is the brevity of the record. With only 32 minutes, you’ll feel slightly cheated. In this case, Fat Wreck Chords didn’t try to add any dissident filler. The whole album is solid and will outlast your ipod. This is a definite must for a powder day.

If Lagwagon is for a powder day, Pennywise is the choice for those double diamonds. Nothing else will amp you up for the steeps. Jim Lindberg is a political prophet – he delivers his anti status quo message with blazing speed. You’ll make it down Upper International faster then Speedy’s illegitimate half brother, Crank Gonzalez, can say eight ball!

Conditions

2005-01-06T07:01:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 0"
Air Temp: 28ºF
Humidity: 84%
Surface Temp: 27ºF
Dew Point: 24ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 0mph
24hr High/Low: 28.00/14.00
Wind Direction: N

Forcast:

TODAY

INCREASING CLOUDS. SNOW LIKELY NORTH IN THE MORNING SPREADING SOUTH IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 2 INCHES. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 20S. LIGHT WIND IN THE PASSES BECOMING WEST 10 MPH.

TONIGHT

SNOW LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 4 INCHES. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING LIGHT.

FRIDAY

SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 1 TO 3 INCHES. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT

MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY

MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 20. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

Conditions

2005-01-05T07:35:00.000-08:00

Base Depth: 14"
New Snow: 0"
Air Temp: 14ºF
Humidity: 85%
Surface Temp: 16ºF
Dew Point: 11ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 4mph
24hr High/Low: 33.00/14.00
Wind Direction: NE

Forcast:

Today: Sunny. Breezy. Freezing level 2000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the upper 20s. East wind in the passes 15 to 25 mph decreasing to around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight: Partly cloudy. Freezing level 2500 feet. East wind in the passes around 10 mph.

Thursday: Snow likely. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 20s. East wind in the passes 5 to 15 mph.

Thursday night: Snow. Snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. East wind in the passes around 10 mph.

Friday: Snow showers. Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches. Afternoon pass temperatures in the lower 20s. East wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph.

Friday night and Saturday: Mostly cloudy. Snow showers likely..

Saturday night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers..

Severe Weather Alert

2005-01-04T08:56:00.000-08:00

COLDEST AIR MASS OF THE SEASON EXPECTED TO INVADE WESTERN
WASHINGTON THE LATTER PART OF THIS WEEK...

THE COLDEST AIR OF THE SEASON THUS FAR IS ANTICIPATED TO ARRIVE LATER THIS WEEK AS A MODIFIED ARCTIC FRONT SWEEPS SOUTH ACROSS WESTERN WASHINGTON. DAYTIME TEMPERATURES ARE ONLY EXPECTED TO BE IN THE LOW TO MID 30S ACROSS THE LOWLANDS THIS WEEKEND AND IN THE TEENS IN THE CASCADE PASSES.

THERE IS ALSO THE POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL TO OCCUR OVER PARTS OF THE LOWLANDS THURSDAY NIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING AS A STORM SYSTEM MOVES ACROSS THE AREA. AT THIS TIME...THE TRACK AND TIMING OF THIS FEATURE WERE STILL UNCERTAIN. HOWEVER IF THE LATEST NUMERICAL WEATHER MODELS DO VERIFY...SNOWFALL AMOUNTS OF AN INCH OR MORE WILL END UP FALLING ACROSS PARTS OF THE LOWLANDS.

-NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA

Air Temp: 22ºF
Humidity: 73%
Surface Temp: 22ºF
Dew Point: 14ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 1mph
24hr High/Low: 25.00/21.00
Wind Direction: NE

TODAY

SUNNY...BREEZY. AREAS OF FREEZING MORNING FOG. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

TONIGHT

MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

WEDNESDAY

SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 2000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY

CLOUDY. SNOW DEVELOPING IN THE AFTERNOON. SNOW LEVEL BELOW 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

Finally - Summit West is Open

2005-01-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

Summit West has finally opened up. I was beginning to think that Snoqualmie Pass was going to be the only ski resort in Washington that was not going to open up this year...

Snow Surface Condition: Packed Powder
Number of lifts open: 4
Base: 14"

New Snow: 0"
Air Temp: 22ºF
Humidity: 91%
Surface Temp: 27ºF
Dew Point: 20ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 2mph
24hr High/Low: 36.00/22.00
Wind Direction: NE

Forcast:

TODAY

SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 1500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT

CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

TUESDAY

SUNNY...BREEZY. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT

MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 20 MPH.

WEDNESDAY

MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

MOSTLY CLEAR IN THE EVENING THEN BECOMING PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 2000 FEET.

THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW LIKELY.

Shovels

2004-12-30T23:29:00.000-08:00

Life Link:

$43.99

Ice Pro Fixed Length
3D Composite - Built tough and backed by a lifetime guarantee, the Ice
Pro Fixed Length 3D Composite shovel has an assembled length of 25 inches, making it the shortest and lightest shovel in the Ice Pro line. A compact shovel that's good for building shelters, shaping snowboard ramps and digging in rescue situations, this durable shovel features a stiff composite blade that's ideal for chopping. The curved scoop and smooth surface minimizes sticky snow buildup. The two holes in the blade are for Life-Link's Slingblade carrying system for shovels and probes (sold separately).

Mammut:

$64.99

The Mammut Expert Snow Shovel is a robustly constructed light metal avalanche shovel with excellent performance ratings. Its telescopic style means it can be adjusted to several different positions. It handles well thanks to its fat T grip that’s easy to hang onto. The aluminum shovel blade is durable and tough on hardened snow

Dakine
SnowClaw Backcountry:

$14.95

This shovel has two separate edges
designed for shoveling either hardpack or powder snow. It fits into all Dakine technical pack shovel pockets. The slots in body allow for multiple attachment options. It Can also be used as a snow anchor or seat. This shovel also boasts that it is crack resistanc to -29C.

Plastic Car Shovel:

$9.99

Conditions

2004-12-30T10:54:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 3.5"

Air Temp: 31ºF
Humidity: 98%
Surface Temp: 33ºF
Dew Point: 30ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 0mph
24hr High/Low: 33.00/30.00
Wind Direction: NE
Forcast:

TONIGHT
RAIN LIKELY THEN CHANCE OF SNOW AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW ACCUMULATION 1 TO 2 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH IN THE EVENING BECOMING LIGHT.

THURSDAY
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
SNOW LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCH. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

NEW YEARS DAY
SNOW LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 20S.

Conditions

2004-12-29T08:55:00.000-08:00

New Snow: 0
Base Depth :12

Air Temp: 31ºF
Humidity: 98%
Surface Temp: 32ºF
Dew Point: 30ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 3mph
24hr High/Low: 37.00/29.00
Wind Direction: E

Forcast:

SNOW LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION 1 TO 3 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO WEST IN THE AFTERNOON.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE EAST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

THURSDAY
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 20S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET.

NEW YEARS DAY THROUGH TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 500 TO 1000 FEET.

A Proper Kicker

2004-12-28T07:11:00.000-08:00

Building a Proper Kicker

Gear:

Many people suggest that you can just use your board to pile snow up for your kicker. I guess that is ok if you are riding a crappy rock board. You will want to get yourself a good snow shovel. The collapsible kind are great. Now you are wondering – should I get a cheaper plastic shovel, a metal, or a composite one? Well – it depends on how much cash you have. A plastic shovel is going to be a lot cheaper, but will not last as long. Also, I have heard stories of people busting plastic shovels in deep snow. I’m not sure how this is possible unless they were using a Kmart special and digging through ice. A metal shovel is going to last you a lot longer, and you will have absolutely no worries about busting it in the snow. The drawback of this kind of shovels is that they are a bit heavy. A composite shovel will cost more, but is light weight, and durable. With all that said, I have a collapsible shovel with a metal handle and plastic scoop. This works great, and I have never had any problems with it. I think I picked it up at Shucks Auto Supply for like $12.00. The thing is a brute, and is designed to dig your car out of a snow bank.

Additional gear that you might want to consider is a shaping shovel and snow rake. These things will help you fine tune your kicker once the basic shape is built up. These are the kind of things that the pro’s at the X-Games use along with their Bobcats. Chances are you won’t need them.

Location:

Find yourself a nice steep slope away from the prying eyes of the ski patrol. You don’t want them hassling you and busting up the kicker you poured so much time and energy into. Make sure that you have a good amount of room running into where you will build your kicker, and lots of space at the bottom without any trees or bushes to grab you. A steep landing is a necessity – the last thing you want is for all of your big air energy transferring into your legs instead of speeding down the slope. Once you have found your prime location pack the snow down leading into where your kicker will be placed. This will help you gain speed and give you a better idea of how your kicker will treat you.

The Jump Itself:

Hopefully you will have a few of your buddies with you to help pile snow around. Make sure to not walk too much on the lead in. The last thing you want is all kinds of bumps right before you go sailing. With this being said, start piling up snow where you want your kicker. You will want to use your snowboards to form a wall to pack snow up against. If you have a lot of people you can do this on the sides as well as the face. Remember to make the kicker wider then you think you will need. It is inevitable that it will end up smaller once you hit it a couple of times. Make sure that your lead in is nice and long, and that the angle on the inclination and the landing is always be the same. If you don’t do this, you probably won’t land in the sweet spot, and have a good chance of overshooting the landing - and landing flat – ouch!

Final Thoughts:

Make sure to smooth out the top and sides of the kicker with your snowboard. You should use your board in this case instead of a shovel, as most shovels have grooves in them which make it difficult to get your jump really smooth.

You might want to throw some rock salt on the top and sides of the kicker too. This will melt the snow slightly, which will then refreeze and form a thin layer of ice which will give some added stability to your kicker.

After all of this is done, go to the top of the hill and give it a trial run – Don’t hit it yet!
You want to board just to the side of the kicker and follow it down to the bottom. This is the final check to make sure that everything looks good. Keep an eye out for rocks, or branches that might have surfaced with you were moving the snow around.

Now, get back to the top and hit your kicker. Remember to scream, Bonsai!

Conditions

2004-12-28T07:08:00.000-08:00

No New Snow
Air Temp: 31ºF
Humidity: 92%
Surface Temp: 31ºF
Dew Point: 29ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 6mph
24hr High/Low: 41.00/30.00
Wind Direction: E
Forcast:

TODAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 7000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
INCREASING CLOUDS. FREEZING LEVEL 5000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. LIGHT WIND.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY
SNOW LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 1 INCH. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET.

Conditions

2004-12-27T10:07:00.000-08:00

Base Depth: 16"
New snow in last 48 hours: 6"
Air Temp: 33ºF
Humidity: 95%
Surface Temp: 33ºF
Dew Point: 32ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 7mph
24hr High/Low: 35.00/30.00
Wind Direction: E

Forcast:

PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER TO MID 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

WEDNESDAY
INCREASING CLOUDS WITH SNOW LIKELY LATE. SNOW ACCUMULATION 1 INCH. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

Conditions

2004-12-26T10:43:00.000-08:00

5" new
Air Temp: 34ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 36ºF
Dew Point: 34ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 2mph
24hr High/Low: 34.00/32.00
Wind Direction: E

SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION UP TO 2 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. LIGHT WIND.

TONIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

conditions

2004-12-25T15:08:00.000-08:00

Air Temp: 32ºF
Humidity: 98%
Surface Temp: 32ºF
Dew Point: 31ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 4mph
24hr High/Low: 40.00/32.00
Wind Direction: NE

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SEATTLE WA500 AM PST SAT DEC 25 2004
WEST SLOPES CENTRAL CASCADES AND PASSES-WEST SLOPES NORTHERN CASCADES AND PASSES-500 AM PST SAT DEC 25 2004...

A SNOW ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM PST CHRISTMAS DAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE CONTINUES THE SNOW ADVISORY FOR THE WEST SLOPES OF THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL CASCADES ABOVE 3000 FEET. THE ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM TODAY. AN APPROACHING FRONTAL SYSTEM WILL BRING 4 TO 8 INCHES OF NEW SNOW BEGINNING LATER THIS MORNING AND CONTINUING THROUGH TONIGHT.

TONIGHT
SNOW THEN SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW ACCUMULATION OF 2 TO 4 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL LOWERING TO 1500 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH SHIFTING TO THE WEST AFTER MIDNIGHT.

SUNDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.

Severe Weather Alert By National Weather Service

2004-12-24T09:25:00.000-08:00

Base Depth: 10"
New Snow: 0"
Air Temp: 35ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 32ºF
Dew Point: 35ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 2mph
24hr High/Low: 40.00/30.00
Wind Direction: NE

*********************SEVERE WEATHER ALERT!*****************
SNOW WILL BEGIN FALLING IN THE CASCADES AND OLYMPICS TONIGHT...AND THE MOUNTAINS WILL RECEIVE AROUND A FOOT OF NEW SNOW BY THE EVENING OF CHRISTMAS DAY. THE PERIOD OF HEAVIEST SNOWFALL IN THE OLYMPICS WILL OCCUR LATE TONIGHT...AND IN THE CASCADES THE HEAVIEST SNOWFALL WILL LIKELY BE CHRISTMAS MORNING. THE SNOW LEVEL WILL BE AROUND 3500 FEET TONIGHT AS A COLD FRONT APPROACHES THE COAST...BUT IT WILL FALL BEHIND THE COLD FRONT ON CHRISTMAS DAY AND DROP TO AROUND 2000 FEET SATURDAY NIGHT.

Dreaming of a White Christmas

2004-12-23T08:02:00.000-08:00

Looks like Santa is going to give us the best present of all!

Base Depth :10
Air Temp: 29ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 30ºF
Dew Point: 29ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 8mph
24hr High/Low: 36.00/29.00
Wind Direction: E

TODAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 5500 FEET...EXCEPT NEAR THE SURFACE IN THE PASSES. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 8000 FEET...EXCEPT NEAR THE SURFACE IN THE PASSES. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 6000 FEET...EXCEPT NEAR THE SURFACE IN THE PASSES. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

FRIDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. RAIN AND SNOW DEVELOPING AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW LEVEL 3500 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

CHRISTMAS DAY
SNOW...WITH HEAVY ACCUMULATIONS POSSIBLE. SNOW LEVEL FALLING TO 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

SATURDAY NIGHT
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET.

SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET.

MONDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 1000 FEET.

MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 500 FEET.

Board of the Week

2004-12-22T09:45:00.000-08:00

Some may say that Santa Cruz should pick surf, snow, or skate and stick with it. I for one happen to love Santa Cruz snowboards. Unfortunately this board is only a 159 - so that counts me out. Regardless, this board not only feels great under your feet, but pays homage to the great Chris Roach. I'll leave it to scskate.com to let you in on the rest.

IF you were to open any mag back in the day, chances are you'd be hit in the face with some of the cheesiest styles you have ever seen. Neon full suits, Oakley blades, and some of the worst riding styles to ever be displayed were showcased happily in the pages of snowboard magazines worldwide. Then, along came Chris Roach, with a skate influenced snowstyle comparable to none and a completely different look. Chris Roach introduced people to snowboarders much like Jeff Spiccoli did to an era of people who had never seen a surfer. Chris Roach (nearly single handedly) gave snowboarding style as we know it. Chris's Skateboarding roots go deep and from the beginning Roach always had the ability to see snowboarding's future potential. Skateboarding influence, that snowboarding had yet to tap into. Quoting Chris from 1991, "...Snowboarders are gonna start doing some shit", from way before most even knew what this could possibly mean. In 1991 Chris was given one of only 2 boards ever in existence. This is the board he donned proudly with the decals of the day, while filming for FLF's, Riders on the Storm and even took on the infamous trip to Japan where Chris and another rider (the bearer of the 2nd board) were asked to leave and never come back! The very board that Chris rode while pushing the early progression of snowboarding. Thankfully, Chris kept this board all these years which has allowed SC to offer you this replica, the Chris Roach 156 Decal board with the exact sticker job Chris did in 1991. The 2nd Roach offering is the Chris Roach GhostShip 159. The GhostShip was Roach's last pro model graphic from 1996 and his favorite. In fact Chris loved it so much he had it permanently inked onto his forearm. Keep an eye open for Chris out ripping around, as he can still mix it up with the rest of them.

Conditions

2004-12-22T09:10:00.000-08:00

Air Temp: 33ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 35ºF
Dew Point: 33ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 2mph
24hr High/Low: 33.00/31.00
Wind Direction: W

TODAY
MORNING CLOUDS...BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. LIGHT WIND.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET...EXCEPT AT THE SURFACE IN THE PASSES. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY
MOSTLY SUNNY. FREEZING LEVEL 6500 FEET...EXCEPT AT THE SURFACE IN THE PASSES. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 8500 FEET...EXCEPT AT THE SURFACE IN THE PASSES. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

Dub-Ya

2004-12-21T06:06:00.000-08:00

"THEY MISUNDERESTIMATED ME."

Conditions

2004-12-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

Air Temp: 30ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 31ºF
Dew Point: 30ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 5mph
24hr High/Low: 34.00/30.00
Wind Direction: W

TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 3500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. LIGHT WIND.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 4500 FEET. LIGHT WIND.

Report

2004-12-20T06:07:00.000-08:00

Small accumulations over the night - No official report yet.

Air Temp: 33ºF
Humidity: 90%
Surface Temp: 34ºF
Dew Point: 30ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 4mph
24hr High/Low: 43.00/32.00
Wind Direction: W

TODAY
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS UP TO 3 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 30. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

TONIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 3000 FEET. LIGHT WIND.

The Summit at Snoqualmie Map

2004-12-19T09:00:00.000-08:00

You can print this out yourself, or you can grab a copy of it when you get to the mountain. Make sure to check out their official site at http://www.summit-at-snoqualmie.com/

Conditions

2004-12-19T08:46:00.000-08:00

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow... The freezing level is dropping and there should be snow coming tonight and the next few days!

Air Temp:
38ºF
Humidity:
99%
Surface Temp:
36ºF
Dew Point:
37ºF
Elevation:
2984ft/910m
Wind Speed:
4mph
24hr High/Low:
38.00/32.00
Wind Direction:
E
Pressure:
N/A
Visibility:
N/A

TODAY
RAIN AT TIMES. SNOW LEVEL 9000 FEET...LOWERING TO 6000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 MPH...BECOMING WEST 10 TO 20 MPH.

TONIGHT
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION 1 TO 4 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

MONDAY
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW ACCUMULATION 1 TO 3 INCHES. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1500 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

TUESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES NEAR 30. NORTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

TUESDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 1000 FEET.

Future Outlook

2004-12-18T09:04:00.000-08:00

It looks like we might finally get some snow in a couple of days. Lets hope that the snow level drops and stays low.

No new snow.

DOT:
Air Temp:
33ºF
Humidity:
99%
Surface Temp:
34ºF
Dew Point:
32ºF
Elevation:
2984ft/910m
Wind Speed:
9mph
24hr High/Low:
34.00/32.00
Wind Direction:
E
Pressure:
N/A
Visibility:
N/A

TODAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN OVER THE NORTH CASCADES THIS MORNING. SNOW LEVEL 9500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. LIGHT WIND IN THE PASSES.

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 10000 FEET. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY
RAIN AT TIMES. SNOW LEVEL 6000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES 35 TO 40. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

SUNDAY NIGHT
SNOW SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS. SNOW LEVEL 2000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE LOWER 30S. NORTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

MONDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE

Hot Wax Irons

2004-12-17T07:55:00.000-08:00

Swix: Tuning Iron - $90.00

What they say:

Redesigned with a new ergonomic shape, this affordable Swix Tuning Iron has a compact design that travels easily inside your boot bag or other small luggage pockets. It features a temperature indicator light and a set of practical clips for attaching Swix Fiberlene paper. Pair it up with the Swix waxing table and your choice of Alpine or Snowboard tuning kits and you're ready for winter. Comes standard with a redesigned easy-grip ergonomic profile, temperature indicator light , and clips for attaching Swix Fiberlene paper.

Snowboard Iron - $41.85

Here is another example of a hot wax iron. Looks just like a regular iron to me. It boasts fancy high tech innovations such as temperature control.

My advice - The Swix boasts some features that most hot wax irons do not, but you definitely pay for it. The only major difference between ski/snowboard irons is that the snowboard irons do not have any holes in the bottom. Does this matter? Not much. Is it really worth the extra cash? Not in my opinion. Go to value village or a yard sale and pick up an old iron for $3.00. Save the extra cash and go buy yourself a bakoda driver.

Weather

2004-12-17T07:22:00.000-08:00

Lucky for us the base lost 5" yesterday...

New Snow :0
Base Depth :3

Air Temp: 33ºF
Humidity: 98%
Surface Temp:
35ºF
Dew Point:
33ºF
Elevation:
2984ft/910m
Wind Speed:
6mph
24hr High/Low:
40.00/32.00
Wind Direction:
NE
Pressure:
N/A
Visibility:
N/A

TODAY
CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY...MAINLY NORTH CASCADES. SNOW LEVEL 8000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 30S. LIGHT WIND.

TONIGHT
CLOUDY. RAIN LIKELY...MAINLY NORTH CASCADES. SNOW LEVEL 8500 FEET. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

SATURDAY
MORNING CLOUDS...BECOMING PARTLY SUNNY. CHANCE OF RAIN NORTH PART IN THE MORNING. SNOW LEVEL 9000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHWEST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH IN THE MORNING BECOMING LIGHT.

SATURDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 10500 FEET. SOUTH WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 15 MPH.

SUNDAY
BREEZY. RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 5500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

A proper wax

2004-12-16T08:27:00.000-08:00

So - you've been wondering how to give your board a proper wax. Look no further. Here are the steps necessary for that perfect wax.

1. Clean

First off you should clean your board nicely with some rubbing alcohol or windex. The last thing you want to do is trap any dirt in the hot wax.

2. Drip

Lay down some newspaper to catch dripping wax, or go to your friends garage so you can just sweep out all of the extra wax into his front yard - your choice. Then put your board base-up on some saw horses. Plug in your iron and set it to a medium heat. Make sure that the iron is not so hot that the wax starts to burn and smoke. If it is burning your wax, imagine what it could do to your snowboard. Hold the iron perpendicular to your snowboard with the pointed side down. If you hold the pointed side up you will find a good amount of wax accumulates at the bottom of the iron (wasted wax and time)
Press the wax bar against the hot iron and hold it there. As the wax drips, move the iron up and down the base of your board until you have 3 or 4 stripes of dripped wax a couple of inches apart. Always start out using less wax then you think you will use. You should be able to get about 3 layers per 1"x1"x3" bar of wax. Once you have done this, set the
wax aside - be careful not to set it anywhere dirty. The last thing you want is wax that has junk clinging to it.

3. Iron

Now iron in all that wax until the base of your board is fully covered. Keep the iron moving; leaving it in one area for too long can damage the snowboard. Make sure that you pay special attention to the edges - you don't want to neglect wax the entire board. This is something that some people try to blaze through. You need to take your time so that the entire base up to the edges has a nice layer of hot wax. You will also need to pay special attention to directly under your bindings. The screws and slots that affix your bindings to your board will heat up at a different rate then the rest of your board. You should make sure that all of the wax is melted evenly before moving to a different spot. If it is not, the wax will not bind properly.

4. Scrape

This is the fun part. Depending on how many coats of wax you would like to apply, you should turn your iron off, or set it to the side. You will need to wait 15 to 20 minutes for the wax to set and cool. Don't try to rush this, or you will just end up ruining the wax that you just layed down. This is a good time to meditate and recharge - for the scraping
will take some serious patience and time to do right. Now grab the scraper and scrape off any excess wax in a nose to tail motion. You should scrape away until hardly any wax comes away from the board. Feel the base to check for any high spots. You want your base to be as level as possible to avoid any extra friction.

5. Buff

After scraping, rub the base with a scotchbrite pad in a nose to tail motion just like you did with the scraper to take off the last of the wax and give your board a finishing touch. Don't rush this. You are trying to create as smooth and even of a surface as possible. If you have taken your time, when you look at the base of the board you should barely be
able to tell that there is anything on it. The wax is translucent, and with no uneven marks or scratches, you should have a hard time seeing it. Now, grab your buddies and hit the steeps.

Weather

2004-12-16T07:45:00.000-08:00

No new snow to speak of overnight. The base is still around 8".. thats some deep stuff.

Updated: Thursday December 16, 2004 7:22 AM
Air Temp: 33ºF
Humidity: 99%
Surface Temp: 32ºF
Dew Point: 33ºF
Elevation: 2984ft/910m
Wind Speed: 0mph
24hr High/Low: 42.00/32.00
Wind Direction: NE
Pressure: N/A
Visibility: N/A

Issued: December 16, 2004 04:19:41 PST (WAZ018)

Today: Partly cloudy. Freezing level 9000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Southeast wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Rain likely. Snow level 7500 feet. West wind in the passes around 10 mph in the evening becoming light.Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain. Snow level 8000 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid to upper 30s. Light wind in the passes becoming southeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.

Friday night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Snow level 8500 feet. Southeast wind in the passes around 10 mph.Saturday...morning clouds...becoming partly sunny. Chance of showers in the morning. Snow level 9500 feet. Afternoon pass temperatures in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Southeast wind in the passes 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday night: Partly cloudy. Chance of rain. Snow level 7500 feet.

Sunday: Partly cloudy. Chance of rain. Snow level 5500 feet.

Sunday night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Snow level 2500 feet.

Monday: Partly cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Snow level 2000 feet.

Monday night: Cloudy. Chance of snow showers. Snow level 1000 feet.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Freezing level 2000 feet.

Tuesday night: Mostly clear. Freezing level 2000 feet.Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Freezing level 4000 feet.

New Gear

2004-12-15T09:47:00.000-08:00

I recently bought some new gear at this years Ski/Snowboard Expo in Seattle. I picked up a Burton Canyon and some Burton Ruler boots. I have been riding a Santa Cruz Flx for way too long. I loved the board when I got it, but time has just worn it out. I neglected to upgrade my boots for way too long. I was wearing some old school scrubs - these new boots are night and day different. The moment I put them on I was sold.

Specs: Burton Ruler Snowboard Boot - The proven favorite among all-terrain snowboard riders, the Burton Ruler snowboard boot emphasizes comfort without compromising support. This year's version features a redesigned full-length rubber backstay for enhanced support and a toe-friendly Matrix™ 3 liner with stretchy Lycra™ fabric toe panels to fit your feet perfectly. Inside you'll find an inner cuff lace-up harness that you can tighten or loosen to specifically fit your shoe and riding terrain. If comfort and support are your highest priorities, Burton's Ruler is your snowboard boot. Burton "Support" rating: 6 (10 is stiffest) Durable synthetic leather shell with textile insets and a redesigned, molded rubber, full-length backstay Redesigned three-piece, cut-and-buff outsole with EVA cushioning 3D molded tongue with BoneOut® pressure relief feature Molded EVA footbed Convenient inner cuff lacing harness New Matrix® 3 liner with polyurethane energy panels and stretch Lycra® toe panels

Burton Canyon Snowboard BC-BUR0255 . The Burton Canyon snowboard is the tried-and-true choice for riders with larger feet. The Canyon perfectly blends stability, snap and response in an all-mountain board. Whether floating down a wide-open face or spinning off a handmade hit, the Canyon's torsionally solid flex and overall tough construction deliver precision performance that's easy to maneuver, so you're always in the driver's seat. With a sintered base, you'll always lead the pack, even in the sloppiest conditions. As the widest board in the line, the freeride-focused design is reinforced to withstand the increased leverage and torque of larger riders. Chicago-based artist Mario Desa hooked up the topsheet and base graphics, and Burton added the chrome Canyon logo. BOTTOMLINE: The aggressive all-terrain wide board.

Weather Today

2004-12-15T07:53:00.000-08:00

Pray for snow...

Air Temp:
34ºF
Humidity:
99%
Surface Temp:
33ºF
Dew Point:
33ºF
Elevation:
2984ft/910m
Wind Speed:
2mph
24hr High/Low:
40.00/33.00
Wind Direction:
NE
Pressure:
N/A
Visibility:
N/A

TONIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. SHOWERS LIKELY...MAINLY IN THE EVENING. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 10 TO 20 MPH.

WEDNESDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 6000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. EAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. BREEZY. FREEZING LEVEL 7000 FEET. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

THURSDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 8500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID TO UPPER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9000 FEET. LIGHT WIND.

FRIDAY
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES AROUND 40.

FRIDAY NIGHT
MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 9500 FEET.

SATURDAY
SUNNY EXCEPT AREAS OF MORNING CLOUDS. FREEZING LEVEL 10500 FEET.

SATURDAY NIGHT
CLEAR. FREEZING LEVEL 10500 FEET.

SUNDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 10500 FEET.

SUNDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 6000 FEET.

MONDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4000 FEET.

MONDAY NIGHT
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 1500 FEET.

TUESDAY
PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 2500 FEET.

Conditions today at the base

2004-12-14T13:32:00.000-08:00

Air Temp:
38ºF
Humidity:
99%

Surface Temp:
38ºF
Dew Point:
38ºF

Elevation:
2984ft/910m
Wind Speed:
1mph

24hr High/Low:
41.00/31.00
Wind Direction:
SW

Pressure:
N/A
Visibility:
N/A

Forcast:

TODAY

BREEZY. SHOWERS LIKELY. SNOW LEVEL 5000 FEET. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS 2 TO 4 INCHES. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH.

TONIGHT

BREEZY. SHOWERS LIKELY IN THE EVENING. MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT. SNOW LEVEL 4500 FEET. SNOW ACCUMULATIONS 1 TO 3 INCHES. WEST WIND IN THE PASSES 15 TO 25 MPH...DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 MPH AFTER MIDNIGHT.

WEDNESDAY

MOSTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 6000 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE MID 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT

MOSTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN. SNOW LEVEL 6000 FEET. SOUTH WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY

PARTLY CLOUDY. CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE MORNING. SNOW LEVEL 7500 FEET. AFTERNOON PASS TEMPERATURES IN THE UPPER 30S. SOUTHEAST WIND IN THE PASSES AROUND 10 MPH.

THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY

PARTLY CLOUDY IN THE CENTRAL CASCADES. MOSTLY CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF RAIN IN THE NORTH CASCADES. SNOW LEVEL NEAR 9000 FEET.

SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY

PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 10500 FEET.

SUNDAY NIGHT

PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 6000 FEET.

MONDAY

PARTLY CLOUDY. FREEZING LEVEL 4000 FEET.

First Post

2004-12-14T13:12:00.000-08:00

Well - here it is - my first post. I plan on dedicating this blog to snowboarding at Snoqualmie Pass in Washington State. I will be commenting on the different runs and snow conditions up at the pass along with any crazy things that might happen while I am there. As of right now, there is only about 8" of a base with no new snow coming in the immediate future. Lucky for me I bought a season pass this year! Lets pray for snow so that I can start reporting!

----Steve----