Late winter · Weather & things to do
Snoqualmie Pass in February
Little changes in Snoqualmie Pass from January: highs stay near 35°F (1°C), lows near 23°F (-5°C), and about 6.6 in (167 mm) of rain or snow falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 32/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 35°F (1°C)
- Avg low
- 23°F (-5°C)
- Rain or snow
- 6.6 in (167 mm)
- Humidity
- 96%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 01 min
- Comfort score
- 32/100 · Tough
What February feels like
It's cold: daytime highs average just 35°F (1°C), so build the days around warm stops.
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 23°F (-5°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 6.6 in (167 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Comfort improves from 20/100 in January to 32/100.
- Our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — February falls outside it.
What to pack for February
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 23°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 6.6 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Snoqualmie Pass in February
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Twede's Cafe
North Bend diner that played the Double R in Twin Peaks, still serving cherry pie and coffee under Mount Si.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Northwest Railway Museum
Railway museum based in the 1890 Snoqualmie Depot, running its Santa Train to the falls on December weekends.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 35°F.
The Summit at Snoqualmie
Four ski areas at the top of I-90, the closest skiing to Seattle, with one of the largest night-skiing operations in the country.
Snoqualmie Falls
A 268-foot waterfall on the Snoqualmie River, running at full force in the wet winter months.
Nearby in February
- Leavenworth in February~37 mi · highs 42°F, 3.0 in rain or snow · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in February~45 mi · highs 47°F, 4.3 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in February~54 mi · highs 47°F, 4.3 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in February~105 mi · highs 31°F, 6.4 in rain or snow · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,198 m to Snoqualmie Pass's ~923 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Snoqualmie Pass in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Snoqualmie Pass?
It's middling, scoring 32/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 98. Expect highs of 35°F (1°C) and 6.6 in (167 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Snoqualmie Pass in February?
Average highs are 35°F (1°C) and average lows 23°F (-5°C), making it the 3rd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Snoqualmie Pass in February?
Yes: about 6.6 in (167 mm) of rain or snow falls across February on average, the 6th-wettest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 69.4 in (1764 mm).
What should I pack for Snoqualmie Pass in February?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 23°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 6.6 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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