North Cascades National Park Travel Guide
North Cascades National Park travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.
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Summary
North Cascades National Park is a national park in Washington. North Cascades National Park is a US national park known for alpine glaciers and turquoise lakes.
Right now it is 28°F (-2°C) in North Cascades National Park with overcast. It feels like 20°F. Today runs from 21°F to 29°F. Chance of precipitation is 75%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.2/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit North Cascades National Park is July. The climate is polar. January, November and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 57°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 7°F.
The closest major airport is Vancouver International Airport (YVR), about 90 mi away. Nearby highlights include Deception Pass State Park, Stanley Park, Space Needle and Garibaldi Provincial Park.
In plain terms. Today is cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 29°F is 7.6°F below the 36°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. Overnight lows near 21°F mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Coordinates: 48°46′18.5″N 121°17′54.6″W (48.7718, -121.2985)
Weather in North Cascades National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 1:50 PM, Oct 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌨️ 29° / 21°
Snow · 75% rain · wind 11 mph
🌨️ 32° / 27°
Snow · 30% rain · wind 16 mph
Quick facts about North Cascades National Park
| Type | National park |
|---|---|
| State | Washington |
| Country | United States |
| Continent | North America |
| Coordinates | 48°46′18.5″N 121°17′54.6″W (48.7718, -121.2985) |
| Established | 1968 |
| Known for | alpine glaciers and turquoise lakes |
| Local time | 1:50 PM (UTC-07:00) |
| Best months | July |
| Climate | Polar |
Things to do in North Cascades National Park
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Best time to visit North Cascades National Park
Go in July. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, November and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots with grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, November and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
Airports near North Cascades National Park
Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 90 mi | Vancouver |
| Seattle-Tacoma International Airport | SEA | 103 mi | Seattle |
| Portland International Airport | PDX | 228 mi | Portland |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is North Cascades National Park?
North Cascades National Park is a national park in Washington. Its coordinates are 48.7718, -121.2985. It lies in North America.
What is the weather like in North Cascades National Park right now?
It is currently 28°F (-2°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 8 mph.
When is the best time to visit North Cascades National Park?
July offer the most comfortable conditions in North Cascades National Park, which has a polar climate. January, November and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is North Cascades National Park in?
North Cascades National Park observes America/Los_Angeles (UTC-07:00). The local time is 1:50 PM.
What is the nearest airport to North Cascades National Park?
The closest airports are Vancouver International Airport (YVR), 90 mi away, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), 103 mi away and Portland International Airport (PDX), 228 mi away.
What are the top things to do in North Cascades National Park?
Popular options include Deception Pass State Park, Stanley Park, Space Needle, Garibaldi Provincial Park, Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Map tiles | OpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
