Extended Weather Washington Cascades

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Issued August 8, 2012
Extended forecast models through at least August 18 indicate a strong ridge of high pressure that will remain over the Northwest for much of the time. We will get occasional weak troughs of low pressure (like today 8-8-2012) that move into the region for some minor cooling and chance of a few mountain showers. However most of the period we can expect warm and dry conditions. The 500 mb chart below (18,000 feet) confirms this ridge of high pressure over the Northwest which generally brings dry and sunny conditions.

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Extended forecast Washington Cascades

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Updated Monday 8-13-2012

Extended forecast models  keep the ridge of high pressure in place for much of the period between now and August 27. The ridge will periodically break down, like this weekend 8-18 and 8-19 for some minor cooling and chance of showers. However the tendency will be for the ridge of high pressure to rebuild. Thus, temperatures will tend to be above average and below average precipitation with this type of pattern. See forecast map below which is the average postion of the ridge of high pressure at 500 mb (18,000 feet).

KUOW Hike - Bear Cr. Mt & Annette Lake

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Updated Tuesday 8-14-2012
Bear Creek Mountain east of White Pass in Goat Rock Wilderness. Best days to go are Tuesday through Friday. Chance of thundershowers this weekend.
Photos and directions from Dennis Long
Photo below is lupine field with Goat Rocks in background
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Check out Green Trails Maps for directions. Map for this week's trip is 303 and 304 . Click link below for complete list of maps.http:// http://greentrailsmaps.com/maps/index_Map_wa/
Photo below is on the way to the top through the meadows
Photo below no shortage of lupine
Photo below is from the top with Goat Rocks in background
Driving directions: From Seattle to go Highway 12 to White Pass and drive east till you get to FS 1200 (Clear lake Rd.) Take this to FS 1204 all the way to the trailhead near Section 3 Lake. Need high clearance vehicle for last several miles. Good map and directions Critical. . There was a Subaru at trail. Trailhead waypoints . coordinates. 46-33'-21", 121-18'-43" Trail Stats: Start at 6000 feet go to 7337 feet. 3.5 miles one way. Trail 1129 to trail 1130 to trail 1130A.Directions are our best estimates. Please bring map and compass and or GPS.

Option 2 Hike: If you are looking for a hike that is closer to Seattle Lake Annette is a good oneThe Annette Lake Trail climbs steadily and sometimes steeply up the western slope of Silver Peak. The first 0.75 of a mile crosses old clear-cuts, finally entering into old growth on the south side of the Iron Horse Trail. From here, the switchbacks continue up the mountain for two miles and level out in the last mile before the lake. It ends near the lake outlet. Good campsites exist beyond the outlet, on the southwest section of the lake shore.
Driving directions:Exit #47 from I-90. Turn south at the first stop sign and then turn left on FS Road #55. Drive 0.25 mile to the large parking lot on the right. The trail begins at the east end of the parking lot, up the gravel road and to the left.
. Just click link below for more detailshttp:// http://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/annette-lake>
Photo below is of Lake Annette, Photo by chienhtsai

I'm being responsible...

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It's 60 degrees outside and I'm sitting inside on the couch studying for my Life and Health Agent exam, which is Monday afternoon.
And further making me restless is knowing that Kevin is outside hiking, having a good time in the warmth and sunshine. He was sweet enough to offer to stay and help me study (and he really would have). But I've never known how to have someone help me study. And it does help me focus better with him not being here.
So here's to me being responsible.
(But I'm smiling because I can hear my neighbor singing to her two-year old "Singing in the Rain" and the two-year old is singing back her own version of it. That's right, start them off with show tunes young and they will grow to love them!)

I'm happiest when...

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I'm happiest when I take the time to read my scriptures, even when I think I won't get anything out of them.

I'm happiest when I say meaningful prayers and spend the time thinking about and thanking the Lord for my innumerable blessings.

I'm happiest when I'm driving to the temple, holding my husband's hand as we drive.

I'm happiest when I listen to all 8 hours of General Conference and then study each talk later when the transcripts are printed.

I'm happiest when I remember my Savior loves me and has suffered every pain and affliction so that my burdens can be lightened, my pains can be lessened, and my happiness can be deeper.


I'm a busy person and often times I think I will be happier if I just go to bed without reading my scriptures. Or that I can't possibly sit still long enough to listen to every talk from General Conference. But when I take the time to be still and let the Lord take control of my life a peace comes over me that I can never achieve by myself. I have seen the Lord's hand readily in my life recently and pray that as I continue to sacrifice MY will and obey HIS will that he will be able to mold me into a better Me. A happier me. A more peaceful me.