Sinister Peak Peak
Sinister Peak (8,440+ ft (2,570+ m)) is in Mount Baker-Snoqualmie and Wenatchee National Forests in the U.S. state of Washington. It is situated in Glacier Peak Wilderness and the North Cascades. Not quite 1 mi (1.6 km) east of Dome Peak, Sinister Peak is along a high ridge connecting the two peaks. The Chickamin Glacier is on the north slopes of Sinister Peak while the Garden Glacier is just southeast. Though some of the routes to the summit are technical, it can be reached by a moderate scramble.
For trail conditions and access, search Wikipedia or the local land manager's site. Browse other peaks in the Cascade-Range range.
Snowpack near Sinister Peak
Snow water equivalent and snowpack depth at SNOTEL stations near the peak. Best proxy for what's currently sitting on the summit.
| SNOTEL station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Meadows Pass | 1 in | → |
| Rainy Pass | 1 in | → |
| Newhalem | 0 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mount Gardner | 169 in | → |
| White Chuck Mountain | 1 in | → |
| Rainy Pass | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Park Creek Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Yline | 1 in | → |
| Alpental Mid-Mountain | 11 in | → |
| Stevens Pass - Schmidt Haus | 4 in | → |
| Stevens Pass - Grace Lakes | 6 in | → |
| Park Creek Ridge | 1 in | → |
Streamflow near Sinister Peak
USGS streamgauges in the basin drained by this peak. Spring snowmelt from the summit feeds these flows.
| Gauge | Streamflow | View |
|---|---|---|
| Chiwawa River Near Plain | 232 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tolt River Near Index | 4 cfs | → |
| Wenatchee River At Plain | 842 cfs | → |
| Mad River At Ardenvoir | 21 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation | 66 cfs | → |
| Skykomish River Near Gold Bar | 655 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Ardenvoir | 166 cfs | → |
Weather Forecast
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column -- snow at this elevation typically lags the radar signature by a few hours.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day forecast
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
What's around Sinister Peak
Ski areas, river runs, fishing spots, campgrounds, parks, reservoirs, and boat launches within driving distance of Sinister Peak.
Ski areas
- Crystal Mountain Resort
- Manning Park Resort
- Lac Le Jeune
- Stevens Pass Ski Area
- China Ridge (Snowpatch)
- Logan Lake Lodge Ski Trails
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