Mount Spickard Peak
Mount Spickard (pronounced SPICK' erd) is a 8,980-foot (2,740 m) mountain peak in the North Cascades, a mountain range in the U.S. state of Washington. Located just 2 miles (3.2 km) south of the CanadaUS border, it is part of the Chilliwack Group, a subrange of the Skagit Range which is part of the North Cascades. It is composed mainly of gneiss and is part of two major drainage basins: that of the Skagit River and Fraser River.
With a topographic prominence of over 4,700 feet (1,400 m), Mount Spickard is one of the most prominent peaks in the state, and has two minor summits. The mountain was named for a climber who fell to his death while ascending another nearby mountain peak. However, the first to ascend Mount Spickard was Walter B. Reaburn, in 1904.
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Snowpack near Mount Spickard
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mt. Baker - Heather Meadows | 8 in | → |
| Lyman Lake | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Park Creek Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Marten Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Newhalem | 212 in | → |
| Trinity | 1 in | → |
Streamflow near Mount Spickard
USGS streamgauges in the basin drained by this peak. Spring snowmelt from the summit feeds these flows.
| Gauge | Streamflow | View |
|---|---|---|
| Nf Nooksack River Bl Cascade Creek Nr Glacier | 207 cfs | → |
| Skagit River At Marblemount | 4,210 cfs | → |
| Cascade River At Marblemount | 244 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Below Oakes Creek Near Marblemount | 75 cfs | → |
| Newhalem Creek Near Newhalem | 32 cfs | → |
| Salix Creek At S Cascade Gl Near Marblemount | 0 cfs | → |
| Skagit River Near Concrete | 6,720 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 Mount Spickard
Ski areas, river runs, fishing spots, campgrounds, parks, reservoirs, and boat launches within driving distance of Mount Spickard.
Ski areas
- Stevens Pass Ski Area
- Crystal Mountain Resort
- Logan Lake Lodge Ski Trails
- Loup Loup Ski Bowl
- Lac Le Jeune
- Nickel Plate Nordic Centre
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