Summit forecast, next 72 hours
- New snow0 in
- Strongest gusts10 mphTuesday Night
- Coldest30°F
| Forecast | Snow | Gusts | Temp °F |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus DaySunny | 0 in | 5 mph | High 46° |
| TonightMostly Clear | 0 in | 10 mph | Low 30° |
| TuesdayMostly Sunny | 0 in | 10 mph | High 48° |
| Tuesday NightMostly Cloudy | 0 in | 10 mph | Low 32° |
| WednesdayMostly Sunny | 0 in | 5 mph | High 53° |
| Wednesday NightMostly Clear | 0 in | 5 mph | Low 35° |
Snow is the forecast new accumulation at the summit grid point. Dots use Road Travel’s driving-risk scale.
Typical weather by month
Monthly normals from the long-term stations nearest the summit. None sits exactly on the pass, so each column says how far away and how high it is.
| Month | Republic 2,555 ft · 12 mi west of the summit | Colville 1,554 ft · 25 mi east of the summit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / low °F | Snow (in) | High / low °F | Snow (in) | |
| Jan | 31° / 16° | 13.1 | 34° / 23° | 14.5 |
| Feb | 38° / 18° | 6.6 | 42° / 24° | 5.4 |
| Mar | 49° / 24° | 3.3 | 53° / 30° | 2.7 |
| Apr | 58° / 29° | 0.5 | 63° / 35° | 0.2 |
| May | 68° / 37° | 0 | 72° / 43° | 0 |
| Jun | 74° / 42° | 0 | 78° / 49° | 0 |
| Jul | 84° / 47° | 0 | 88° / 53° | 0 |
| Aug | 84° / 45° | 0 | 89° / 51° | 0 |
| Sep | 74° / 38° | 0 | 78° / 44° | 0 |
| Oct | 57° / 29° | 0.4 | 61° / 35° | 0 |
| Nov | 40° / 23° | 7.7 | 44° / 29° | 5.6 |
| Dec | 30° / 16° | 20.9 | 34° / 24° | 15.0 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020: REPUBLIC (USC00456974, 2,555 ft); COLVILLE (USC00451630, 1,554 ft). Snow days are days with at least 1 inch of new snow. “—” means the station does not publish that normal.
Cameras, road reports and winter rules
Conditions on the pass change by the hour, so these go straight to the official sources.
- For this passWSDOT Sherman Pass report: cameras, restrictions, conditions
- Washington · WSDOTReal-time travel map
- Washington · winter rulesMountain pass reports and traction rules
Check the official National Weather Service forecast for the summit and the road report before you leave.
Crossing Sherman Pass? See the summit at the hour you’ll be there
Road Travel times the forecast to your drive, so you see conditions at the summit when you will actually reach it, and get alerts about weather ahead on the way.
Questions about Sherman Pass
How high is Sherman Pass?
The summit is 5,574 ft above sea level, on WA-20.
How far is Sherman Pass from Republic and Kettle Falls?
By road, the summit is 17 miles from Republic, WA and 26 miles from Kettle Falls, WA.
How cold does it get near Sherman Pass?
The coldest month is December. Republic (2,555 ft, 12 mi west of the summit) averages a low of 16°F then (1991–2020 normals); the summit is 3,019 ft higher.