#LONG ISLAND SNOWFALL TOTALS UPDATE#

National Weather Service forecast for the various western Washington regions, including the Cascades and Mount Rainier.

#LONG ISLAND SNOWFALL TOTALS UPDATE#

Use the following links to learn about current weather conditions at Mount Rainier.ĭaily update of park weather with forecast for next several days from National Weather Service.Ĭurrent conditions and snow level at Paradise. For the latest on park road status and other updates check MountRainierNPS on Twitter (Twitter account not required to view). Know the weather forecast and plan your trip accordingly. Have extra clothing, rain gear, and a tent for protection against storms anytime of the year. Pay attention to weather forecasts, both one day and long range, avalanche warnings, and special weather alerts. Hikers and mountain climbers should be prepared for changing weather. Snow will remain at the 5,000 to 8,000 feet elevation well into mid-July. Although late-July and August are generally the driest and warmest time of the year, summer can also be wet and cool.

Wet, cold weather can occur anytime of the year. Visitors should be aware that mountain weather is very changeable. While July and August are the sunniest months of the year, rain is possible any day, and very likely in spring, fall, and winter. The climate is generally cool and rainy, with summer highs in the 60s and 70s.

Weather patterns at Mount Rainier are strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean, elevation, and latitude.

Long island snowfall totals