SNOTEL Telemetry StationWAID: 791:WA:SNTL
Confidence:High

Stevens Pass Summit, WA: Snow Depth & Forecast

Physical Sensor: Automated SNOTEL Station •Elevation: 4,070 ft (1,241 m) •Coordinates: 47.745°N, 121.089°W •Region: Pacific Northwest Cascades

Activity Profile:
Verified Telemetry
0.0/10
PoorCondition Rating

Poor: Thin 0" base, softening at 47°F, calm winds.

Condition score evaluates settled base depth (0"), fresh powder, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards.

Data Freshness & Provenance

🟢 Live Telemetry Synced
Settled Base DepthUSDA SNOTEL Sensor
Just nowRecent
Recent Snowfall AccumulationAutomated Telemetry
Just nowFresh
7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo Numerical Stream
< 1 min agoLive
Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBenchmark
Settled Base DepthStevens Pass Summit
Measured (SNOTEL)
0in
SWE (Water Eq.)N/A
24h New Snow+0"
72h Storm Total+0"
Historical Season Baseline1% of Normal

Why Conditions Currently Look Limited

Stevens Pass Summit
Positive Condition Drivers
  • Calm 0 mph winds with low windchill
Limitations & Caution Factors
  • Thin 0" base with exposed rocks, snags & culverts
  • High 47°F temp causes rapid snowpack degradation
Mathematical Point Contributions:
Base Depth: 0 ptsTemp Thaw: -5.6 pts

7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast

High-resolution Open-Meteo atmospheric forecast

7-Day Total: +17.0" Snow
TodayOct 2
❄️
+4.5"
28°16°
💨 12 mph
SatOct 3
🌨️
+6"
24°12°
💨 18 mph
SunOct 4
❄️
+2"
26°14°
💨 10 mph
MonOct 5
⛅
32°18°
💨 8 mph
TueOct 6
☀️
34°20°
💨 14 mph
WedOct 7
🌨️
+3.5"
27°15°
💨 20 mph
ThuOct 8
❄️
+1"
29°17°
💨 11 mph

2026–27 Snow Season & Historical Baselines

1991–2020 Normals
Current vs Typical for Date
1%-99% below typical
Historical Average Peak Depth
105"Typically late Feb – early Apr
Typical Recreation Season
November - MayCore winter snowpack window
Methodology: Baselines represent 30-year median snow water and depth records calculated by USDA NRCS / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

About Stevens Pass Summit Telemetry & Climatology

Crucial Cascade crest highway corridor linking Puget Sound with Eastern Washington, boasting deep snow, backcountry ski access along Skyline Ridge, and Nordic center trails at Mill Creek.

Season Normals & Recreation Windows

The typical winter season for this zone runs from November - May. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 105 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.

Measurement MechanismAutomated Ultrasonic Acoustic Depth + Snow Pillow SWE
Elevation ZoneMid-Mountain Ridge

Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Stevens Pass)

SnowBase condition ratings score snow depth and meteorological quality, NOT avalanche danger. Before backcountry skiing or mountain riding, you must check the official regional avalanche forecast and carry rescue gear (beacon, shovel, probe).

View Official Avalanche Center Forecast →

Station Quality & Sensor Reliability

Verified Telemetry
Telemetry NetworkSNOTEL Automated Telemetry
Polling FrequencyHourly automated acoustic & pillow polling
Continuous Historical Record24 Years of Verified Data
Missing Sensor Observations< 1.2% (High Reliability)

Station Geography

Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"

Nearby Telemetry Stations

Sorted by Distance
Mount Baker (Heather Meadows)81.8 mi away • 4,210 ft (+140 ft higher)
0"SNOTEL
Teton Pass (Phillips Bench)571.2 mi away • 8,200 ft (+4,130 ft higher)
0"SNOTEL
Togwotee Pass598.4 mi away • 9,580 ft (+5,510 ft higher)
0"SNOTEL
Alta Collins (Little Cottonwood)680.8 mi away • 9,662 ft (+5,592 ft higher)
0"SNOTEL

Nearby Winter Recreation Areas

Surrounding Zones
Mount Baker & Shuksan BackcountryWorld-record maritime snowpack depths and grand alpine backcountry touring.
81.7 mi→
Togwotee Pass & Continental Divide BasinThe global capital of Rocky Mountain mountain snowmobiling and high-country bowls.
598.4 mi→
Little & Big Cottonwood CanyonsThe epicenter of the Wasatch Range and Utah's 'Greatest Snow on Earth'.
680.5 mi→
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