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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Pass | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Park Creek Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Brown Top | 64 in | → |
| Lyman Lake | 54 in | → |
| Nohrsc Brown Top | 64 in | → |
| Harts Pass | 57 in | → |
| Nohrsc 21a07 - Easy Pass Am | 76 in | → |
| Nohrsc Harts Pass | 57 in | → |
| Pope Ridge | 1 in | → |
| Rainy Pass | 31 in | → |
| Lyman Lake | 55 in | → |
| Rainy Pass | 31 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 |
|---|---|---|
| South Fork Tolt River Near Carnation | 74 cfs | → |
| Wenatchee River At Plain | 2,940 cfs | → |
| Mad River At Ardenvoir | 208 cfs | → |
| Entiat River Near Ardenvoir | 807 cfs | → |
| Skykomish River Near Gold Bar | 3,380 cfs | → |
| South Fork Tolt River Near Index | 32 cfs | → |
| Chiwawa River Near Plain | 856 cfs | → |
Plan around incoming weather
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
- China Ridge (Snowpatch)
- Nickel Plate Nordic Centre
- Manning Park Resort
- Telemark Cross Country
- Kane Valley (Nicola Nordic Ski Club)
- Stake Lake
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