Dorado Needle Peak
Dorado Needle rises to 8,440 ft in Pacific-Ranges within the Cascade Range range.
Rising to an impressive elevation, Dorado Needle stands as a striking landmark in the surrounding landscape. This mountain offers a challenging ascent for experienced mountaineers, with its rugged terrain and steep slopes. Its size and imposing presence make it an appealing destination for adventure seekers and mountaineering enthusiasts.
During the winter season, Dorado Needle receives abundant snowfall, contributing to the snowpack that accumulates on its slopes. The snowpack range varies from year to year, influenced by weather patterns and climate conditions. The mountain's steep slopes and significant snowpack make it an ideal location for backcountry skiing and snowboarding, attracting winter sports enthusiasts.
Dorado Needle's runoff feeds into several creeks and rivers in the region, providing a vital water source for nearby ecosystems. Some of these waterways include unnamed creeks that eventually flow into larger rivers like the Elaho River. The mountain's meltwater plays a crucial role in sustaining the surrounding flora and fauna, contributing to the overall ecological balance of the area.
As for the history and lore surrounding the name of Dorado Needle, further research and verification across independent sources are necessary to provide accurate information.
For trail conditions and access, search Wikipedia or the local land manager's site. Browse other peaks in the Pacific-Ranges range.
Snowpack near Dorado Needle
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Meadows | 1 in | → |
| Stevens Pass - Grace Lakes | 7 in | → |
| Lyman Lake | 1 in | → |
| Mt. Baker - Heather Meadows | 8 in | → |
| Nohrsc Park Creek Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Marten Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Newhalem | 212 in | → |
| Stevens Pass - Schmidt Haus | 7 in | → |
| Trinity | 1 in | → |
| Alpental Mid-Mountain | 11 in | → |
| Nohrsc Alpine Meadows | 1 in | → |
| Berne | 3 in | → |
Streamflow near Dorado Needle
USGS streamgauges in the basin drained by this peak. Spring snowmelt from the summit feeds these flows.
| Gauge | Streamflow | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sultan River Below Powerplant Near Sultan | 314 cfs | → |
| South Fork Sultan River Near Sultan | 6 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Below Oakes Creek Near Marblemount | 75 cfs | → |
| Sultan River Below Diversion Dam Near Sultan | 109 cfs | → |
| Nf Nooksack River Bl Cascade Creek Nr Glacier | 207 cfs | → |
| Skagit River At Marblemount | 4,210 cfs | → |
| Cascade River At Marblemount | 244 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 Dorado Needle
Ski areas, river runs, fishing spots, campgrounds, parks, reservoirs, and boat launches within driving distance of Dorado Needle.
Ski areas
- Big Bar Cross Country Ski Trails
- Mission Ridge Ski Area
- Lac Le Jeune
- Badger Mountain Ski Area
- Kane Valley (Nicola Nordic Ski Club)
- Logan Lake Lodge Ski Trails
River runs
- Headwaters To Ends Upstream Of The Diversion Dam (Rm 1)
- Headwaters And Includes Tributaries To Confluence With Stehekin River
- Headwaters And Includes All Tributaries To Confluence With Stehekin River
- Headwaters To Mouth At Diablo Lake
- Headwaters And Includes Four Remaining Unnamed Tributaries To Cottonwood Campground
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