Pierce and Eisenhower

Best Hiking Window

Avoid Saturday entirely due to extreme wind, heavy snow, and dangerous cold. Sunday morning may offer the earliest viable window as winds ease and the high pressure builds overhead, but expect icy post-storm trail surfaces, residual fog, and sub-freezing temperatures at summit elevation. An early morning start Sunday — allowing maximum daylight and exit before any refreezing — is the best option if conditions confirm improvement. Monitor forecasts closely before committing.