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Snoqualmie Pass in March
Snoqualmie Pass warms up: highs climb to 38°F (3°C), from 35°F in February, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 27/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 38°F (3°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 7.8 in (197 mm)
- Humidity
- 95%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 35 min
- Comfort score
- 27/100 · Tough
What March feels like
Highs only reach about 38°F (3°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 7.8 in (197 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Plan around March
March sits mid-table; the best months are July – September.
- Comfort slips from 32/100 in February to 27/100.
- Our Seattle, Snoqualmie Pass & Leavenworth route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — March falls outside it.
What to pack for March
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 7.8 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Snoqualmie Pass in March
With 7.8 in of rain or snow, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
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 sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 7.8 in of rain.
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 for a month with 7.8 in of rain.
Gold Creek Pond
Flat snowshoe loop around a mountain pond on the east side of the pass, reached from the Gold Creek Sno-Park.
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.
Nearby in March
- Leavenworth in March~37 mi · highs 49°F, 3.5 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Seattle in March~45 mi · highs 51°F, 5.4 in rain · 7°C (13°F) warmer by day, drier
- Bainbridge Island in March~54 mi · highs 52°F, 5.4 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, drier
- Olympic NP in March~105 mi · highs 34°F, 8.8 in rain or snow · 2°C (4°F) cooler by day, wetter
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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Snoqualmie Pass?
It's middling, scoring 27/100. The best months are July – September, at up to 98. Expect highs of 38°F (3°C) and 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain or snow.
How cold is Snoqualmie Pass in March?
Average highs are 38°F (3°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in Snoqualmie Pass in March?
Yes: about 7.8 in (197 mm) of rain or snow falls across March on average, the 4th-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 March?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 7.8 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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Planning Snoqualmie Pass in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.