The Enchantments, WA

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About The Enchantments

The Enchantments is a Washington destination for a permit-controlled alpine basin reached by demanding trails, high passes, and long approach days.

Make the Most of a The Enchantments Day

Permits, snow, heat, smoke, water availability, and daylight all matter. Aasgard Pass and the through-route require a much larger weather margin than lakes near the trailheads.

Weather Tips for The Enchantments

• 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:

• Colchuck Lake
• Snow Lakes
• Aasgard Pass
• Stuart Lake
• Eightmile Lake
• Icicle Creek
• Alpine Lakes Wilderness

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of a The Enchantments 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 The Enchantments

The Enchantments Weather by Season

Winter

Winter at The Enchantments 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 The Enchantments 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 The Enchantments 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 The Enchantments 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 in alpine terrain, using the relevant local or regional elevation context.
• Annual snowfall: often 100–250 inches depending on elevation and exposure, 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: late fall through winter.
• Driest season: July and August.
• Best outdoor window: late July through September after snowmelt, subject to permits and smoke.