Rainy Pass Snow Report
North Cascades · 4,880 ft · Washington
Rainy Pass Current Snow Conditions
Current Conditions
Snow Depth
NWS Snow Forecast
Base — 5-Day Forecast
Mazama · 3,600 ft · Open-MeteoBase — Wind
Mazama · 3,600 ft · 48-hour past & forecastMid-Mountain — 5-Day Forecast
Rainy Pass · 4,880 ft · Open-MeteoMid-Mountain — Wind
Rainy Pass · 4,880 ft · 48-hour past & forecastSummit — 5-Day Forecast
Washington Pass · 5,477 ft · Open-MeteoSummit — Wind
Washington Pass · 5,477 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 #711 on Rainy Pass, North Cascades, Washington at 4,880 ft elevation. Snow depth and snow water equivalent (SWE) are measured daily. Historical data since 2002. Rankings compare the current season against all recorded seasons. "Rank on date" compares today's depth to historical depths on the same calendar date.