Mount Rainier

Location: Pierce County, WA, US

Elevation: 14,406 feet

1 recorded summits

Current Conditions

Weather: Clear sky

Temperature: 20°F

Wind: 16 mph

Humidity: 11%

Best day: 2026-05-22 (score: 77/100)

2026-05-20: Poor (39/100) - Overcast, breezy, extreme cold
2026-05-21: Good (59/100) - Clear skies, breezy, cold
2026-05-22: Good (77/100) - Clear skies, calm winds, cold
2026-05-23: Good (64/100) - Overcast, breezy, cold
2026-05-24: Marginal (52/100) - Overcast, strong winds, cold
2026-05-25: Poor (34/100) - Snow likely, breezy, extreme cold
2026-05-26: Poor (35/100) - Chance of snow, breezy, extreme cold

AQI: 27 (Good)

Trend: stable

Melting snow bridges and high streamflows create hazards for hikers, skiers, and snowshoers.: Be aware of hidden- and potentially fatal- hazards created by snow bridges and high streamflows on Mount Rainier.
Regular nightly closures of the Longmire gate have ended for the season.: 05/17/2026 The gate at Longmire to Paradise may still close for the night to support public safety depending on conditions. All vehicles, including 4WD and AWD, must carry tire chains and be ready to use them.
Winter Season Closures: The following regular winter season road closures are in place: Paradise Valley Road, Stevens Canyon Road, White River Road, Sunrise Road, State Routes 410/Chinook Pass (between Crystal Mountain Blvd. & Morse Creek) and 123/Cayuse Pass (at the park boundary).
Ohanapecosh Campground area closed for construction in 2026.: The entire Ohanapecosh Campground area is CLOSED for the duration of the construction project, including all campsites, visitor center, restrooms, picnic area, & Ohanapecosh river access.
SR 165 Carbon River/Fairfax Bridge is closed: no access to Carbon River or Mowich Lake.: There is NO public access to Carbon River & Mowich Lake from SR 165. The bridge is closed to pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles and there is no alternate route.