Crowd calendar · 2026-27 season
The Summit at Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie Pass, WAIkonEpic· Open Dec 26 – Apr 11
Tap a day to see why, then plan a trip around it.
QuietModerateBusyPacked 3"+ snow forecast
December 2026
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January 2027
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February 2027
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March 2027
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April 2027
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Busy stretches to avoid
- Thanksgiving weekendNov 25 – Nov 29
- Resort holiday period; paid parking required for non-passholdersDec 18 – Jan 3
- School holidaysDec 20 – Dec 25
- Christmas–New Year peakDec 26 – Jan 1
- Alpental blackout (Alpental Plus, Summit Plus, Off-Peak passes)Dec 26 – Jan 1
- School holidaysJan 2 – Jan 3
- MLK weekendJan 16 – Jan 18
- Alpental blackout (Alpental Plus, Summit Plus, Off-Peak passes); MLK DayJan 18
- Presidents' Day weekendFeb 13 – Feb 15
- Alpental blackout (Alpental Plus, Summit Plus, Off-Peak passes)Feb 15
- Presidents' week school breakFeb 16 – Feb 19
- Easter weekendMar 26 – Mar 29
Beating the crowds
- Tuesday to Thursday is quietest almost everywhere, and often cheaper.
- Non-passholders pay for parking Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from Nov 20 through Apr 30, plus Dec 18 to Jan 3, Jan 18 and Feb 16. Rates are $15 for 5 hours and $25 all-day, so plan for the fee on those days.
- Carpools of 4 or more can get free parking in designated lots, first come first served, until the lot fills or 10:00 AM, whichever comes first. Scan the QR code at the carpool lot. Arrive before 10 AM to use it.
- Ikon Pass holders no longer need reservations at the Summit or Alpental this season, but Ikon holders are still charged for parking on paid parking dates. Midweek visits or a pre-dawn Saturday start avoid the worst I-90 backups.
- Check WSDOT pass conditions and traction tire rules before leaving Seattle, since I-90 slows sharply on busy ski weekends and during storms.
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Plan a cheap trip herePlaces to stay nearby
The cheapest beds are usually a town or two down the road. Split a whole house with your group.
This is a forecast from patterns: weekdays, national holidays, school breaks, pass blackout dates and events. Resorts don't publish lift-line data, so treat it as a guide. Snow forecast from Open-Meteo.
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