White Pass Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 12 November 2026 01:48 NZDT
Snow Forecast for White Pass
Snow and Weather from 11 November.
For Forecast detail, see below.
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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White Pass Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in White Pass?
| Next Snow Expected | 13 November |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 2cm |
| Next 7 Days | 13cm |
Forecast for today in White Pass
Max 11℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
11
Snow unlikely
Rain showers early, then cloudy later.
Forecast times for White Pass are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
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| Wed 11 | Thu 12 | Fri 13 | Sat 14 | Sun 15 | Mon 16 | Tue 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F4 | SE F2 | ||||
| 1,996m | 7℃
| 6℃
| 5℃
+1cm
| -1℃
 | -1℃
 +3cm
| -2℃
 +1cm
| 0℃
 |
| SE F3 | SE F4 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,684m | 9℃
| 8℃
| 7℃
+2cm
| 1℃
| 1℃
+2cm
| 0℃
+1cm
| 2℃
|
| SW F2 | SE F2 | ||||||
| 1,372m | 11℃
| 10℃
| 9℃
| 3℃
| 3℃
| 2℃
+1cm
| 4℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,679m | varying 1,599m | varying 1,889m | 1,372m | |||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 10℃ | 9℃ | 3℃ | 3℃ | 2℃ | 4℃ |
| Min Town | 6℃ | 4℃ | 2℃ | 0℃ | 2℃ | -2℃ | -3℃ |
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.
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Snow Forecast near White Pass
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Mountain (WA) | 2cm | 30cm |
How reliable is the snow in White Pass?
White Pass typically enjoys consistent snowfall, with depths ranging from 200 to 300 inches each season. For the latest snow information and conditions, check J2Ski for up-to-date updates.
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.