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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Stevens Pass

North America

Stevens Pass

Closed for the season

Season ended April 13, 2026

Conditions data updated Mon, Aug 31, 11:06 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed April 13

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 31, 11:06 AM•Weather at base: 1238m

Overview

Stevens Pass is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 13, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-31 11:06 UTC.

Resort Guide

Stevens Pass is a ski resort located in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, offering 1,125 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical rise of 1,800 feet. The resort features a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs, as well as terrain parks and night skiing. Key amenities include multiple dining options, equipment rentals, and ski and snowboard lessons, with a welcoming atmosphere suited to families and adventure seekers alike. Stevens Pass is distinguished by its scenic alpine setting and convenient access from Seattle.

Resort Info

Summit1774m
Base1238m
Vertical536m
Lifts13
Runs52
Skiable Area1125 acres
Average snowfall460 inches / 1168 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 13, 2026
Projected openingDecember 4, 2026

Ski passes

Epic Pass

Epic Pass

View resorts →

Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Foggy Goggle – A classic après-ski bar located at the base of Stevens Pass, the Foggy Goggle is celebrated for its laid-back atmosphere, hearty pub fare, and wide selection of local beers, making it a favorite gathering spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the mountain.

Snow Summary

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Aug 31, 11:06 AM UTC

Depth by source

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The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

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1238m

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7°C

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Stevens Pass El Niño rank & forecast

Stevens Pass ranks #363 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −11% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#363 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −11% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Stevens Pass averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -15%, '15-16 -6%, '23-24 -12%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −15%'15-16 −6%'23-24 −12%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

Stevens Pass Webcams

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Snow Stake Cam

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Stevens Pass (cascades), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 31, 11:06 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
18 / 3
Tue, Sep 1
16 / 61.2mm
Wed, Sep 2
11 / 45.4mm
Thu, Sep 3
7 / 20.2cm10.5mm
Fri, Sep 4
6 / 10.1cm8.4mm
Sat, Sep 5
11 / 00.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)00000000000.20000.1000
Precip (mm)00000.90.302.13.30.37.82.42.14.51.800.60
Temp (°C)91771214871054633524113
Wind (km/h)6944137678232341583
Gusts (km/h)203015153825252627132416233126223023

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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Summit elevation (1774m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Northwest Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

6 cameras · 1 sensor nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Stevens Pass. Nearest roadside sensor (Stevens Pass on US 2 at mp 64.58, 0.1 km): No current readings. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

Stevens Pass on US 2 at mp 64.58

0.1 km · WSDOT

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Highway cameras near Stevens Pass

US 2 at MP 64.6: East Stevens Pass Summit road camera
US 2 at MP 64.6: East Stevens Pass Summit0.1 km · WSDOT
US 2 at MP 64.3: West Stevens Pass - Ski Lodge road camera
US 2 at MP 64.3: West Stevens Pass - Ski Lodge0.1 km · WSDOT
US 2 at MP 63: Big Windy road camera
US 2 at MP 63: Big Windy2.4 km · WSDOT
US 2 at MP 61.9: Old Faithful Avalanche Zone road camera
US 2 at MP 61.9: Old Faithful Avalanche Zone3.6 km · WSDOT
US 2 at MP 45.6 (Skykomish) road camera
US 2 at MP 45.6 (Skykomish)24.6 km · WSDOT
US 2 at MP 84.5: SR 207 Coles Corner looking West road camera
US 2 at MP 84.5: SR 207 Coles Corner looking West26.2 km · WSDOT

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via WSDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Mon, Aug 31, 11:06 AM UTC

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Off-season · 709cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~568.8 cm. That's 10% below the 5-year average (632 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 20% below the 30-year average (709 cm).

Stevens Pass Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 794cm with an average of 147 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November112.7cm19 days42cm87cm20.8cm
December165cm23 days119cm173cm25.9cm
January154.7cm22 days186cm228cm25.6cm
February124.3cm20 days223cm260cm23.2cm
March114.5cm22 days252cm283cm18.6cm
April60.8cm18 days247cm272cm11.8cm
May22cm9 days184cm230cm6.3cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 4, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Stevens Pass, ERA5 season snowfall median was 691 cm (272 in), about 13% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

691 cm

10 El Niño winters · 13% below median

All-season median

790 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10691 cm621 cm – 738 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12868 cm812 cm – 1015 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8821 cm705 cm – 879 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Stevens Pass

Where is Stevens Pass?
Stevens Pass is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Stevens Pass?
Stevens Pass runs from a base elevation of 1,238 m (4,062 ft) to a summit of 1,774 m (5,820 ft), giving a vertical drop of 536 m (1,759 ft).
How big is Stevens Pass?
Stevens Pass has 1,125 acres (455 hectares) of skiable terrain, 52 marked runs and 13 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Stevens Pass?
Stevens Pass is on the Epic Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
When is ski season at Stevens Pass?
Stevens Pass typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Stevens Pass get in a typical season?
Stevens Pass averages 460 inches / 1168 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Stevens Pass in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #363 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -11% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Stevens Pass averaged -11% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The honest read: this is the fleet's deepest timing play. The snow still comes — it comes later and leaner, so point your winter 2026-27 trip at the historical late-winter peak, stay flexible on dates, and watch our monthly scorecard. Analog winters: '97-98 -15%, '15-16 -6%, '23-24 -12%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.