White Salmon & Stevenson, WA
Today’s Forecast:
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Today’s Report:
Paddling
Excellent for paddling. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Excellent for biking. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Outdoor Events / Activities
Excellent for outdoor events / activities. High near 65°F. Low rain risk (2%). Light wind (6 mph).
- Temp: Favorable conditions
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About White Salmon
White Salmon & Stevenson is a Washington destination for gorge towns, whitewater access, cycling roads, river events, trailheads, and scenic overlooks.
Make the Most of a White Salmon & Stevenson Day
Match whitewater plans to river flow and guide advice. Gorge wind, heat, smoke, and event traffic can also reshape rides and town-based days.
Weather Tips for White Salmon & Stevenson
- Check rain timing, wind, visibility, temperature, and local access before choosing the day’s route.
- Cold water, waves, current, wind, and lightning should guide water plans more than sunshine alone.
- 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:
- Bingen
- Hood River
- Wind River
- White Salmon River
- Carson
- Underwood
- Dog Mountain
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of a White Salmon & Stevenson 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 White Salmon & Stevenson
White Salmon & Stevenson Weather by Season
Winter
Winter at White Salmon & Stevenson is cool and wet west of the Cascades, with occasional lowland snow or ice. Shaded roads, bridges, docks, and trails can remain slick after other surfaces clear.
Spring
Spring around White Salmon & Stevenson brings changing conditions, rising rivers, wet trails, and lingering mountain snow. Cold water from rain and snowmelt remains a major planning factor. Mountain and eastern thunderstorms become increasingly possible later in the season.
Summer
Summer at White Salmon & Stevenson is usually the driest and most dependable season, but wildfire smoke, fire restrictions, heat, and afternoon thunderstorms can interrupt plans. Use calmer mornings for boating or paddling and keep a shore-based backup. Dry vegetation makes local fire rules especially important.
Fall
Fall at White Salmon & Stevenson brings cooler temperatures, shorter daylight, changing color, and the return of wetter weather west of the Cascades. Water cools faster than the air, increasing cold-water consequences. Check seasonal facility hours and allow extra time on busy event or salmon-viewing weekends.
Key Climate Data Points
- Annual average temperature: around 51–54°F near river level, using the relevant local or regional elevation context.
- Annual snowfall: snowfall is usually limited in town, while nearby Cascade slopes receive much more, 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: November through January.
- Driest season: July and August.
- Best outdoor window: May through October for paddling, cycling, and events.