Mt. Rainier Snow Report
Paradise Snow Stake · 5,150 ft · Washington
Mt. Rainier Current Snow Conditions
Current Conditions
Snow Depth
NWS Snow Forecast
Base — 5-Day Forecast
Longmire · 3,200 ft · Open-MeteoBase — Wind
Longmire · 3,200 ft · 48-hour past & forecastMid-Mountain — 5-Day Forecast
Paradise · 5,400 ft · Open-MeteoMid-Mountain — Wind
Paradise · 5,400 ft · 48-hour past & forecastSummit — 5-Day Forecast
Summit · 14,411 ft · Open-MeteoSummit — Wind
Summit · 14,411 ft · 48-hour past & forecastWind roses show how often wind blows from each direction. Longer petals mean wind came from that direction more frequently. Color shows speed: blue is calm, darker blue is moderate, red is strong.
The timeline arrows point in the direction the wind is blowing toward — the way snow would drift. If you face the direction the arrow points, the wind is at your back.
For skiing: Wind-loaded slopes (leeward side) accumulate deeper but less stable snow. The rose helps identify which aspects have been wind-affected and which will be affected next.
Speed guide: Under 15 mph is comfortable on a chairlift. 15–30 mph causes exposed lifts to slow or hold. 30+ mph typically means upper lift closures and dangerous ridgeline conditions.
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Data from USDA NRCS SNOTEL station #679 on Mt. Rainier, Washington at 5,150 ft elevation. Snow depth and snow water equivalent (SWE) are measured daily. Historical data since 2006. Rankings compare the current season against all recorded seasons. "Rank on date" compares today's depth to historical depths on the same calendar date.