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 Pacific-Ranges 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens Pass - Schmidt Haus | 4 in | → |
| Stevens Pass - Grace Lakes | 6 in | → |
| Nohrsc Park Creek Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Rainy Pass | 1 in | → |
| Newhalem | 212 in | → |
| Rainy Pass | 1 in | → |
| Berne | 2 in | → |
| Meadows Pass | 1 in | → |
| White Chuck Mountain | 0 in | → |
| Yline | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mount Gardner | 169 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Thunder Creek Near Newhalem | 1,220 cfs | → |
| Skagit River At Newhalem | 3,170 cfs | → |
| Bacon Creek Below Oakes Creek Near Marblemount | 163 cfs | → |
| Cascade River At Marblemount | 726 cfs | → |
| Newhalem Creek Near Newhalem | 32 cfs | → |
| Sauk River Near Sauk | 2,140 cfs | → |
| Methow River Above Goat Creek Near Mazama | 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
- Kane Valley (Nicola Nordic Ski Club)
- Big Bar Cross Country Ski Trails
- Manning Park Resort
- Badger Mountain Ski Area
- Cayoosh Resort (Melvin Creek)
- Medallion Peak Resort
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