Summit forecast, next 72 hours
- New snow0 in
- Strongest gusts10 mphThis Afternoon
- Coldest45°F
| Forecast | Snow | Gusts | Temp °F |
|---|---|---|---|
| This AfternoonSunny | 0 in | 10 mph | High 69° |
| TonightMostly Clear | 0 in | 10 mph | Low 45° |
| SaturdaySunny | 0 in | 10 mph | High 76° |
| Saturday NightMostly Clear | 0 in | 10 mph | Low 50° |
| SundaySunny | 0 in | 10 mph | High 78° |
| Sunday NightPartly Cloudy | 0 in | 10 mph | Low 50° |
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 | Cascade Summit 5,100 ft · 1 mi southwest of the summit | Odell Lake 4,800 ft · 5 mi southeast of the summit | Wickiup Dam 4,358 ft · 18 mi east of the summit | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Precip (in) | High / low °F | Snow (in) | High / low °F | Snow (in) | |
| Jan | 9.6 | 35° / 20° | 48.8 | 40° / 21° | 17.9 |
| Feb | 7.0 | 38° / 21° | 28.6 | 43° / 22° | 14.9 |
| Mar | 7.6 | 42° / 24° | 22.0 | 48° / 26° | 8.4 |
| Apr | 6.0 | 46° / 28° | 6.5 | 54° / 30° | 2.0 |
| May | 4.1 | 56° / 34° | 1.0 | 63° / 36° | 0.3 |
| Jun | 2.4 | 63° / 38° | 0.1 | 71° / 42° | 0 |
| Jul | 0.6 | 73° / 44° | 0 | 83° / 47° | 0 |
| Aug | 0.5 | 74° / 42° | 0 | 82° / 46° | 0 |
| Sep | 1.9 | 68° / 36° | 0 | 75° / 38° | 0 |
| Oct | 4.9 | 55° / 30° | 0.4 | 62° / 31° | 0.8 |
| Nov | 9.5 | 41° / 26° | 22.7 | 46° / 26° | 8.9 |
| Dec | 11.7 | 34° / 20° | 60.4 | 38° / 21° | 20.7 |
NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020: Cascade Summit (USS0022F03S, 5,100 ft); ODELL LAKE-EAST (USC00356252, 4,800 ft); WICKIUP DAM (USC00359316, 4,358 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.
- Oregon · ODOTTripCheck road conditions
- Oregon · winter rulesChain laws
Check the official National Weather Service forecast for the summit and the road report before you leave.
Crossing Willamette 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 Willamette Pass
How high is Willamette Pass?
The summit is 5,131 ft above sea level, on OR-58.
How far is Willamette Pass from Oakridge and Crescent?
By road, the summit is 27 miles from Oakridge, OR and 23 miles from Crescent, OR.
What is the snowiest month near Willamette Pass?
December. Odell Lake (4,800 ft, 5 mi southeast of the summit) averages 60.4 inches of snow that month (1991–2020 normals).
How cold does it get near Willamette Pass?
The coldest month is December. Odell Lake (4,800 ft, 5 mi southeast of the summit) averages a low of 20°F then (1991–2020 normals); the summit is 331 ft higher.