The mountain is seeing freezing levels between 13,000-14000 feet over the weekend. It would not be surprising to see rapidly changing conditions and increasing avalanche danger as the temperatures rise. The mountain hasn't seen a significant warming to the upper elevations yet this season. A great forecast to read in order to check the freezing levels is the Mount Rainier Recreational Forecast. Stay cool and be prepared for the heat in your weekend adventures by carrying plenty of water, sunscreen, and sunglasses!
Don't forget to check out our recent blog post on how to get your climbing permits. See you out there!
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| South side of Rainier as seen from the Tatoosh, May 11th, 2023 |
