White Pass Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for White Pass
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This is the Snow Forecast for White Pass, United States for 16 days from 4 April.
Updated 04 April 2025 01:36 CDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 9cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for White Pass.
Forecast for today in White Pass
Max 6℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
White Pass has no new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
White Pass Snow Report
Snow report from Crystal Mountain (WA) (near White Pass)
| Snow Conditions | - |
|---|
White Pass 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | Thu 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F3 | |||||
| 1,996m | 1℃
| 5℃
 | 5℃
| 2℃
 +2cm
| -1℃
 +5cm
| 1℃
+2cm
| 2℃
+1cm
|
| SE F3 | SE F3 | ||||||
| 1,684m | 3℃
| 7℃
| 7℃
| 4℃
+1cm
| 1℃
+5cm
| 3℃
+2cm
| 4℃
|
| SE F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,372m | 6℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
| 5℃
| 2℃
+4cm
| 5℃
 +1cm
| 6℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,749m | 1,372m | 1,372m | varying 1,649m | |||
| Max Town | 6℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 5℃ | 2℃ | 5℃ | 6℃ |
| Min Town | -5℃ | -1℃ | 1℃ | 1℃ | -2℃ | -2℃ | 0℃ |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
White Pass Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 6℃
Min -5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ and rising to 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Clear sky early, then cloudy later.
Max 10℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 10℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 9℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 5℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 5℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
up to 2cm New Snow
Heavy drizzle first, snow showers then fog, light snow showers later.
Snow Line from 1,749m to resort level.
Max 2℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 2℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
4cm to 5cm New Snow
Light snow showers first, fog then snow showers, heavy snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
09
1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow, fog, cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
10
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy first, light snow at altitude then cloudy, fair later.
Snow Line from 1,649m to 1,459m, with rain below.
This Snow Forecast for White Pass, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in White Pass, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
White Pass Snow Forecast updated at 01:36 CDT, next update expected imminently.
Snow Forecast near White Pass
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Mountain (WA) | - | 23cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in White Pass
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to White Pass, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in White Pass, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at White Pass is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in White Pass will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for White Pass for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.