Do you live in Olympia? I went to high school there.
It is true that the Cascades are getting colder all the time. I like to hike there, and for about three years the snowpack has persisted until late July and starts again in September. Only about six weeks of hiking the higher parts without snowshoes.
For two years they did not even plow the road to Artemis Point on Mt. Baker because there was so much snow. I like the heavy snow on Baker for skiing, but like it to melt down for some summer hiking. That has not been happening lately.
Yes, I grew up in Olympia and graduated from CHS in 1984. I too spent much time in the Olympics and Cascades as a youngster, but not as much these days.