USDA SNOTEL TelemetryWAID: 791:WA:SNTL
Confidence:Moderate

Stevens Pass Summit, WA: Snow Depth & Forecast

Network: USDA SNOTEL Telemetry •Elevation: 4,070 ft (1,241 m) •Coordinates: 47.745°N, 121.089°W •Region: Pacific Northwest Cascades

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Condition scores evaluate settled base depth, fresh powder accumulation, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards based on current telemetry.

Observation Freshness & Provenance

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Settled Base DepthUSDA SNOTEL Sensor
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Recent Snowfall AccumulationNumerical Weather Stream
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7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo High-Resolution Stream
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Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBaseline
Settled Base DepthStevens Pass Summit
USDA SNOTEL Sensor
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SWE (Water Eq.)N/A
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Historical Season BaselineNormal Near Zero (Early Season)

Why Conditions Currently Look Limited

Stevens Pass Summit
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7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast

High-resolution numerical weather prediction

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Historical Climate Baselines & Normals

1991–2020 Normals
Current vs Typical for Date
Normal Near ZeroNormal for this date is near zero (early autumn)
Typical Seasonal Peak
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 & Geography

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.

Operating NetworkUSDA NRCS SNOTEL (Automated acoustic & pillow telemetry)
Elevation ZoneMid-Mountain Ridge

Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Stevens Pass)

FrostBurst 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 & Telemetry Metadata

USDA SNOTEL
Operating NetworkUSDA NRCS National Water & Climate Center
Reporting CadenceAutomated telemetry (hourly cadence)
Observation EquipmentAcoustic ultrasonic depth sensor & electronic snow pillow
Official Station ID791:WA:SNTL

Station Geography

Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"
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Nearby Telemetry Stations

Sorted by Distance
Mount Baker (Heather Meadows)81.8 mi away • 4,210 ft (+140 ft higher)
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Nearby Winter Recreation Areas

Within 100 Miles
Mount Baker & Shuksan BackcountryWorld-record maritime snowpack depths and grand alpine backcountry touring.
81.7 mi→
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