Sunrise, WA

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About Sunrise

Sunrise is a Washington destination for the park’s highest vehicle-access visitor area, alpine trails, east-side overlooks, and White River corridor.

Make the Most of a Sunrise Day

The road is strongly seasonal and upper trails retain snow. Start early for parking and avoid exposed ridges during lightning, strong wind, or smoke.

Weather Tips for Sunrise

• Compare valley and high-elevation forecasts because snow, wind, clouds, smoke, and temperature can change sharply with elevation.
• If thunder is possible, finish exposed viewpoints, ridges, golf, or event grounds early and keep substantial shelter close.
• Check overnight lows, wet ground, fire rules, drainage, and the nearest substantial shelter before settling into camp.
• 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:

• White River Campground
• Sourdough Ridge
• Burroughs Mountain
• Tipsoo Lake
• Chinook Pass
• Silver Forest
• Yakima Park

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a Sunrise 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 Sunrise

Sunrise Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at Sunrise brings mountain snow, ice, short daylight, and changing road or trailhead access. Higher routes may close while lower valleys remain rainy, so check current transportation notices.

Spring

Spring around Sunrise 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 Sunrise 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 Sunrise 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: generally around the upper 30s to low 40s at developed high-elevation areas, using the relevant local or regional elevation context.
• Annual snowfall: often several hundred inches annually, with snow lingering well into summer, with substantial year-to-year and elevation variation.
• Warmest months: July and August are normally warmest.
• Coolest months: December through February are typically coolest.
• Wettest season: November through January.
• Driest season: July and August.
• Best outdoor window: late July through September for meadow and ridge trails.