📷 White Pass
North America
White Pass
Projected to open December 20, 2026
Best months to book: March, February, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 20 — closed April 12
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 30
todayPast 24 Hours
2cm
Past 48 Hours
8cm
Past 10 Days
18cm
7-Day Forecast
3cm
Snow Depth
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❄ Packed powderWhite Pass is projected to open December 20, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1March108cm avg · last season 42.7
- #2February115cm avg · last season 46.4
- #3January141cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 64
- #2 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 40.4
- #3 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 46.4
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 20
Projected to open December 20, 2026
45 runs · 8 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:07 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Past snow measured by Pigtail Peak SNOTEL at 1,768 m (5,800 ft), mid height.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About White Pass
White Pass is a ski resort located in Washington’s Cascade Mountains, offering over 1,400 acres of skiable terrain and a vertical drop of 2,000 feet. The resort features a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere with a mix of groomed runs, glades, and challenging steeps, as well as Nordic trails and snowshoeing. Key amenities include two base lodges, on-mountain dining, equipment rentals, and a ski and snowboard school. White Pass is distinguished by its scenic alpine setting, reliable snowfall, and welcoming environment for skiers and riders of all abilities.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about White Pass
- Where is White Pass?
- White Pass is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is White Pass?
- White Pass runs from a base elevation of 1,372 m (4,501 ft) to a summit of 1,981 m (6,499 ft), giving a vertical drop of 609 m (1,998 ft).
- How big is White Pass?
- White Pass has 1,402 acres (567 hectares) of skiable terrain, 45 marked runs and 8 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers White Pass?
- White Pass is on the Indy Pass and Powder Alliance. 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 White Pass?
- White 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 White Pass get in a typical season?
- White Pass 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 White Pass in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #337 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -9% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), White Pass averaged -9% 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 -12%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 -4%. One caveat that always holds: a single storm cycle can beat the climatology.
