Winthrop & Methow Valley, WA

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Methow Valley - View from the Sun Mountain Lodge - Taken in Winthrop, Washington.
Methow Valley - View from the Sun Mountain Lodge - Taken in Winthrop, Washington. - Curt Smith, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Today’s Forecast:

🌤
63°F
High: 63° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Station: NCSW1
Observed at: 8:06 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 4 mph | Humidity: 34%
Tonight:Areas of frost after midnight. Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. North wind around 1 mph.
Sunday:Areas of frost before 9am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 0 to 3 mph.
Sunday Night:Widespread frost after 2am. Partly cloudy. Low around 34, with temperatures rising to around 36 overnight. Northwest wind around 2 mph.
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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for biking. Comfortable temperature (high near 66°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for biking. High near 71°F. Light wind (6 mph).

⛳ Golf

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for golf. Comfortable temperature (high near 66°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for golf. High near 71°F. Light wind (6 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Excellent
  100 /100

Ideal conditions for outdoor events / activities. Comfortable temperature (high near 66°F), light wind, and clear forecast.

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Favorable conditions
  • Wind: Favorable conditions
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 100/100
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 71°F. Light wind (6 mph).


About Winthrop & Methow Valley

Winthrop & Methow Valley is a Washington destination for a dry-side mountain valley with cycling, golf, river access, events, lakes, and North Cascades gateways.

Make the Most of a Winthrop & Methow Valley Day

Summer heat and smoke can be more important than rain. Check wind, fire restrictions, Highway 20 status, and cool-hour timing for rides and golf.

Weather Tips for Winthrop & Methow Valley

  • Check heat, wind, wildfire smoke, and fire restrictions as closely as rain because exposed eastern routes offer limited shade.
  • If thunder is possible, finish exposed viewpoints, ridges, golf, or event grounds early and keep substantial shelter close.
  • After steady rain, favor paved or well-drained surfaces until natural trails recover.
  • Summer smoke, winter access, shoulder-season closures, and shorter fall daylight can matter even during an otherwise mild forecast.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Twisp
  • Mazama
  • Methow River
  • Pearrygin Lake State Park
  • Sun Mountain
  • Washington Pass
  • Loup Loup

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Winthrop & Methow Valley day. Match wind, precipitation, smoke, water conditions, trail surfaces, road access, temperature, and daylight to the activity that gives your group the safest and most comfortable plan.

7-Day Forecast for Winthrop & Methow Valley

🌤
63°F
High: 63° | Low: 34°
Current Temperature
Station: NCSW1
Observed at: 8:06 pm CDT on 9/26/26
Wind: 4 mph | Humidity: 34%
Sun ⛅
66° 34°
0%
Mon ⛅
71° 41°
0%
Tue 🌧
66° 42°
47%
Wed ⛅
68° 40°
10%
Thu ⛅
68° 39°
6%
Fri ⛅
69° 38°
4%
Sat ☀
71° --°
0%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

66° Sun 71° Mon 66° Tue 68° Wed 68° Thu 69° Fri 71° Sat

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

34° Sun 41° Mon 42° Tue 40° Wed 39° Thu 38° Fri 50° Sat

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 100 Sun 100 Mon 95 Tue 100 Wed 100 Thu 100 Fri 100 Sat
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: September 26, 2026 10:32 pm CDT

Winthrop & Methow Valley Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Winthrop & Methow Valley brings cold air, periodic snow, ice, and strong wind. Roads and exposed trails can stay slick even during otherwise dry stretches.

Spring

Spring around Winthrop & Methow Valley brings changing conditions, rising rivers, wet trails, and lingering mountain snow. Give muddy natural surfaces time to drain and avoid widening trails. Mountain and eastern thunderstorms become increasingly possible later in the season.

Summer

Summer at Winthrop & Methow Valley is usually the driest and most dependable season, but wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, heat, and afternoon thunderstorms can interrupt plans. Start exposed routes early and carry enough water. Dry vegetation makes local fire rules especially important.

Fall

Fall at Winthrop & Methow Valley brings cooler temperatures, shorter daylight, changing color, and the return of wetter weather west of the Cascades. Early snow or ice may reach upper roads before lower elevations. Check seasonal facility hours and allow extra time on busy event or salmon-viewing weekends.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Annual average temperature: around 48–51°F, using the relevant local or regional elevation context.
  • Annual snowfall: generally around 20–40 inches, increasing toward nearby mountains, with substantial year-to-year and elevation variation.
  • Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
  • Coolest months: December and January are typically coolest.
  • Wettest season: late fall through winter.
  • Driest season: July and August.
  • Best outdoor window: May through October, with mornings favored in midsummer.