![]() Most ski areas open in mid November, and there are many that are only a few hours from downtown Seattle. ![]() If you’re a snowboarder or skier, the winter months are the best time to go, since the mountains to the east get quite a bit of snow, which typically starts in late October. In fact, the average yearly precipitation is 37 inches and rain averaging 50 percent of the time. The region gets over 65 percent of its rainfall during winter, which doesn’t give too many chances for clear days. Seattle’s rainy season is generally expected between January and May and October and December. Weather and snow depth information at Cayuse Pass from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service.The notoriously rainy, dreary winters in Seattle can be jarring, so if you’re going to the city between November and March, don’t forget your raincoat and galoshes. Modeled Snow Water Equivalent Forecast Mapįorecast model map of SWE in inches for Mount Rainier and the surrounding area, created by NOAA National Operational Hydrologic Remote Sensing Center. Plot of SWE in inches compared with average (1981 to present), created by USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Snow Water Equivalent (SWE) Plot for Paradise Information on snow depth, current temperature, year-to-date precipitation and more at Paradise. Use the following links to learn about snowpack conditions at Mount Rainier. Want to see the current weather for yourself? Check our webcams! Snowpack Information Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) information on Chinook (SR410) and Cayuse (SR123) mountain passes on the east side of Mount Rainier National Park.Ĭurrent weather data at Longmire from NOAA.Ĭurrent weather conditions and snow depth at Ohanapecosh from the University of Utah.Ĭurrent weather conditions and snow depth at Sunrise from NOAA.Ĭurrent weather conditions at Camp Muir from the Northwest Avalanche Center.Īccess National Weather Service information for all of western Washington. ![]() National Weather Service forecast for the various western Washington regions, including the Cascades and Mount Rainier. Use the following links to learn about current weather conditions at Mount Rainier.ĭaily update of park weather with forecast for next several days from National Weather Service.Ĭurrent conditions and snow level at Paradise. For the latest on park road status and other updates check MountRainierNPS on Twitter (Twitter account not required to view). Know the weather forecast and plan your trip accordingly. Have extra clothing, rain gear, and a tent for protection against storms anytime of the year. Pay attention to weather forecasts, both one day and long range, avalanche warnings, and special weather alerts. Hikers and mountain climbers should be prepared for changing weather. Snow will remain at the 5,000 to 8,000 feet elevation well into mid-July. Although late-July and August are generally the driest and warmest time of the year, summer can also be wet and cool. Wet, cold weather can occur anytime of the year. Visitors should be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is possible any day, and very likely in spring, fall, and winter. ![]() The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s. Weather patterns at Mount Rainier are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, elevation, and latitude. ![]()
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