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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Summit at Snoqualmie

North America

Summit at Snoqualmie

Closed for the season

Season ended April 5, 2026

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

Closed for the season — closed April 5

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 31, 11:06 AM•Weather at base: 796m

Overview

Summit at Snoqualmie is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended April 5, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-31 11:06 UTC.

Resort Guide

The Summit at Snoqualmie is located in the Cascade Mountains of Washington State, offering convenient access from Seattle. The resort features four distinct base areas with a combined variety of terrain suitable for beginners to advanced skiers and snowboarders, including night skiing and extensive Nordic trails. Key amenities include multiple dining options, equipment rentals, and ski school programs. Its proximity to the city and diverse terrain make it a popular choice for both day trips and family outings.

Resort Info

Summit1652m
Base796m
Vertical856m
Lifts25
Runs62
Skiable Area1994 acres
Average snowfall350 inches / 890 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedApril 5, 2026
Projected openingDecember 6, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Ikon Pass

Ikon Pass

View resorts →

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

Top Après Ski

Commonwealth – This popular après-ski bar at Summit at Snoqualmie is celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere, craft cocktails, and rotating selection of local beers, making it a favorite spot for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.

Snow Summary

1652mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

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Current Conditions

Reported Mon, Aug 31, 11:06 AM UTC

Depth by source

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

Base

796m

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7.6°C

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3.3km/h

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1224m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Summit at Snoqualmie El Niño rank & forecast

Summit at Snoqualmie ranks #430 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −17% 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.

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

Strong-event signal: −17% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Summit at Snoqualmie averaged -17% 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 -30%, '15-16 -22%, '23-24 -0%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.

'97-98 −30%'15-16 −22%'23-24 −1%

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

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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 Summit at Snoqualmie (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
19 / 2
Tue, Sep 1
13 / 60.6mm
Wed, Sep 2
11 / 46.9mm
Thu, Sep 3
8 / 37.5mm
Fri, Sep 4
8 / 24.2mm
Sat, Sep 5
12 / -12.1mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)000000.604.52.41.24.22.10.92.40.902.10
Temp (°C)9197111287954734735103
Wind (km/h)763494294542243525
Gusts (km/h)222813133218183623182816162624152423

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

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10-Day Forecast

Today

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12°

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6

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12.9°

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7

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7.4°

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8

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17.1°

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Summit elevation (1652m) • 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 · 3 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Summit at Snoqualmie. Nearest roadside sensor (Snoqualmie Pass Summit, 0.4 km): Above freezing, air 8°C. 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

Snoqualmie Pass Summit

0.4 km · WSDOT

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Franklin Falls on I-90 at mp 51.25

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Denny Creek on I-90 at mp 50.44

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Highway cameras near Summit at Snoqualmie

I-90 at MP 52: Snoqualmie Summit road camera
I-90 at MP 52: Snoqualmie Summit0.6 km · WSDOT
I-90 at MP 51.3: Franklin Falls road camera
I-90 at MP 51.3: Franklin Falls1.3 km · WSDOT
I-90 at MP 53.4: East Snoqualmie Summit road camera
I-90 at MP 53.4: East Snoqualmie Summit1.5 km · WSDOT
I-90 at MP 54.5: Hyak Hill road camera
I-90 at MP 54.5: Hyak Hill3.1 km · WSDOT
I-90 at MP 49.3: Rockdale road camera
I-90 at MP 49.3: Rockdale3.7 km · WSDOT
I-90 at MP 55.1: Hyak road camera
I-90 at MP 55.1: Hyak4 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 · 584cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~441.8 cm. That's 26% below the 5-year average (597 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 24% below the 30-year average (584 cm).

Summit at Snoqualmie Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 650cm with an average of 136 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
November81.6cm18 days18cm46cm15.3cm
December136.7cm22 days72cm112cm19.9cm
January126.1cm21 days122cm156cm21.5cm
February109cm20 days148cm177cm19.1cm
March100.8cm21 days167cm194cm16.2cm
April55.4cm16 days146cm176cm11.9cm
May16.1cm8 days66cm120cm5.6cm

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 6, 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 Summit at Snoqualmie, ERA5 season snowfall median was 482 cm (190 in), about 25% 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

482 cm

10 El Niño winters · 25% below median

All-season median

644 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10482 cm416 cm – 626 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12736 cm640 cm – 852 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8664 cm589 cm – 782 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 Summit at Snoqualmie

Where is Summit at Snoqualmie?
Summit at Snoqualmie is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Summit at Snoqualmie?
Summit at Snoqualmie runs from a base elevation of 796 m (2,612 ft) to a summit of 1,652 m (5,420 ft), giving a vertical drop of 856 m (2,808 ft).
How big is Summit at Snoqualmie?
Summit at Snoqualmie has 1,994 acres (807 hectares) of skiable terrain, 62 marked runs and 25 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Summit at Snoqualmie?
Summit at Snoqualmie is on the Ikon 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 Summit at Snoqualmie?
Summit at Snoqualmie 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 Summit at Snoqualmie get in a typical season?
Summit at Snoqualmie averages 350 inches / 890 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Summit at Snoqualmie in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #430 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -17% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Summit at Snoqualmie averaged -17% 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 -30%, '15-16 -22%, '23-24 -0%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.