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White Pass Resort Guide
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 powderResort Guide
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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for White Pass
Lifts
8
Skiable area
1402 ac
Longest run
4 km / 2.5 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad2
- Quad chair2
- Triple chair1
- Surface lift2
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Indy Pass
Powder Alliance
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
The Sitzmark Bar & Grill – A classic après-ski spot at White Pass, the Sitzmark is celebrated for its cozy mountain lodge ambiance, hearty comfort food, and welcoming atmosphere, making it a favorite gathering place for skiers and snowboarders to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 PM UTC
25cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-39%
vs 5-Year Avg
41cm avg by now
-11%
vs 30-Year Avg
28cm avg by now
41cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 25 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~25 cm. That's 39% below the 5-year average (41 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 11% below the 30-year average (28 cm).
White Pass Season Snowfall
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White Pass Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 758cm with an average of 108 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 107cm | 14 days | 27cm | 61cm | 22cm |
| December | 157cm | 18 days | 87cm | 129cm | 26cm |
| January | 141cm | 17 days | 140cm | 174cm | 25cm |
| February | 115cm | 16 days | 168cm | 198cm | 21cm |
| March | 108cm | 17 days | 190cm | 216cm | 19cm |
| April | 62cm | 13 days | 177cm | 200cm | 12cm |
| May | 25cm | 6 days | 112cm | 157cm | 8cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
83
Best Day
13 Mar
10
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5524 Feb11cm
- 5222 Feb4cm
- 4725 Feb4cm
March 2026
- 8313 Mar27cm
- 8114 Mar61cm
- 7112 Mar46cm
April 2026
- 371 Apr
- 362 Apr5cm
- 313 Apr2cm
February scored highest for White Pass in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 20, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
