Gold Lake Sno-Park, Oregon Weather
Sno-Park • Central Oregon
Gold Lake Sno-Park is a Willamette National Forest winter trailhead at milepost 61.5 on Highway 58, just west of the Willamette Pass summit. It is the hub of the pass's network of nordic ski trails and shelters. The volunteer Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol runs a warming cabin here, and routes lead to Gold Lake, Westview and Bechtel shelters.
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Comfort Breakdown
Gold Lake Sno-Park weather today and through the year
It's 35°F at Gold Lake Sno-Park right now (feels like 29°F), with 5 mph wind and a comfort score of 33. Today's forecast high at Gold Lake Sno-Park is 46°F, 4°F above the mid November normal of 43°F. No fog in the forecast for tomorrow at Gold Lake Sno-Park. In November, 13% of morning hours here are foggy on average. The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 37°F with a 8 mph wind (comfort 41).
July is the warmest month at Gold Lake Sno-Park, with an average high of 75°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 26°F. December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 64.1 in. a year. By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Gold Lake Sno-Park are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 10 AM to 1 PM in July, 10 AM to 1 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in September.
Gold Lake Sno-Park sits on the west side of the Cascade crest, about half a mile west of Willamette Pass. Storms climbing out of the Willamette Valley unload their heaviest snow on this slope just before they reach the divide. That gives the sno-park one of the deeper snowpacks in the area. It gets far more snow than Odell Lake or Crescent Lake on the east side of the pass. East-side reservoirs such as Crane Prairie and Wickiup get much less again.
Forecast updated November 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM PST. Climate figures come from NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Hourly patterns come from NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.
What to expect at Gold Lake Sno-Park in the next few days
No active National Weather Service alerts for this location.
Fog
No fog in the forecast for tomorrow at Gold Lake Sno-Park. In November, 13% of morning hours here are foggy on average.
Best time to go
The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 37°F with a 8 mph wind (comfort 41).
Best day this week
Of the next 7 days, today looks best for Gold Lake Sno-Park, with a 46°F high and midday comfort near 36.
This weekend
This weekend: Saturday 40°F/29°F with a 83% chance of rain, Sunday 39°F/29°F with a 99% chance of rain.
Rain
Next good chance of rain: today (100%, about 0.24 in.).
Snow
Snow is in the forecast: about 3.0 in. over the next week, starting Saturday.
Freezing nights
7 of the next 7 nights are forecast to reach freezing or colder.
Live weather map
Weather around Gold Lake Sno-Park right now
Snow and 35° at Gold Lake Sno-Park right now.
About the live weather map for Gold Lake Sno-Park
The map centers on Gold Lake Sno-Park and stacks wildfire smoke, satellite clouds, and precipitation radar on one view. Clouds come from the GOES-West satellite and rain from NOAA radar, and both show current conditions.
Dots mark nearby places with their current temperature, colored by comfort score. Use the layer buttons to turn any layer off, or open the full map for every destination in the region.
Nearby Temperature Comparison
Conditions at nearby Central Oregon destinations
Tip: Central Oregon temperatures can change by 20 to 30°F over a short distance because of microclimates.
Gold Lake Sno-Park vs nearby places
Typical summer conditions compared with Gold Lake Sno-Park, from the same NOAA HRRR hourly record. The list shows the closest places, then nearby places whose climate differs the most.
| Place | Distance | Summer afternoons | Morning fog | Afternoon wind | Compared with Gold Lake Sno-Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willamette Pass | 0.6 mi | -3°F | 5% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Odell Lake | 3.6 mi | -5°F | 2% | 10 mph | about 34% less precipitation a year and about 5°F cooler on summer afternoons |
| Waldo Lake South End / Shadow Bay | 5.9 mi | -2°F | 5% | 9 mph | a very similar climate |
| Wickiup Reservoir | 18.4 mi | +8°F | 0% | 9 mph | about 67% less precipitation a year and about 8°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Gilchrist | 20 mi | +9°F | 1% | 8 mph | about 65% less precipitation a year and about 9°F warmer on summer afternoons |
| Crescent | 20.2 mi | +9°F | 1% | 8 mph | about 65% less precipitation a year and about 9°F warmer on summer afternoons |
Places with a climate like Gold Lake Sno-Park's
- Little Cultus Lake (18 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Proxy Falls (39 mi away): nearly the same temperatures every month
- Big Lake / Hoodoo Area (54 mi away): similar temperatures through the year
Climate Dashboard
Current conditions vs. NOAA normals and recent destination baseline
What the Gold Lake Sno-Park climate comparisons mean
These cards compare recent conditions at Gold Lake Sno-Park with the available local baseline. Temperature and year-to-date rainfall use long-term normals when available. Fog, sunshine, wind, and comfort use the matching recent or modeled baseline identified on each card.
Positive and negative differences describe how Gold Lake Sno-Park departs from its own usual pattern. They should not be read as a direct comparison with another city or as a forecast beyond the period shown.
Gold Lake Sno-Park weather by month
July is the warmest month at Gold Lake Sno-Park, with an average high of 75°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 26°F. December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 64.1 in. a year. Morning fog peaks in February, when fog or low cloud covers 21% of the hours from 6 to 10 AM. July has the clearest middays, with clouds covering about 2% of the sky from 11 AM to 3 PM.
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Gold Lake Sno-Park are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 10 AM to 1 PM in July, 10 AM to 1 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in September.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Precip | Wet days | Morning fog | Midday cloud | Afternoon wind | Daylight | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 26°F | 9.1 in | 18 | 18% | 18% | 9 mph | 9.3 h | 11 |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 6.7 in | 15 | 21% | 24% | 9 mph | 10.4 h | 13 |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 7.3 in | 16 | 16% | 23% | 8 mph | 11.8 h | 18 |
| Apr | 48°F | 30°F | 6.0 in | 14 | 18% | 22% | 8 mph | 13.4 h | 22 |
| May | 57°F | 36°F | 4.1 in | 12 | 15% | 18% | 8 mph | 14.7 h | 28 |
| Jun | 64°F | 40°F | 2.4 in | 9 | 8% | 9% | 9 mph | 15.4 h | 55 |
| Jul | 75°F | 47°F | 0.7 in | 5 | 2% | 2% | 9 mph | 15.1 h | 85 |
| Aug | 74°F | 47°F | 0.7 in | 5 | 2% | 2% | 9 mph | 13.9 h | 85 |
| Sep | 68°F | 42°F | 1.9 in | 8 | 6% | 6% | 9 mph | 12.4 h | 70 |
| Oct | 55°F | 35°F | 4.9 in | 13 | 12% | 12% | 8 mph | 10.9 h | 28 |
| Nov | 43°F | 30°F | 9.2 in | 18 | 13% | 17% | 8 mph | 9.6 h | 18 |
| Dec | 37°F | 26°F | 11.0 in | 20 | 18% | 17% | 8 mph | 8.9 h | 10 |
Morning fog is the share of hours from 6 to 10 AM with fog or low cloud. Midday cloud is the average from 11 AM to 3 PM, and afternoon wind is the average from 1 to 5 PM. The highlighted rows are the most comfortable months.
What makes Gold Lake Sno-Park's weather different
When the fog burns off
23%of 8 AM hours foggy in February
Fog or low cloud covers Gold Lake Sno-Park in 23% of 8 AM hours in February, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 16% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. July mornings are the least foggy (2%).
When the wind picks up
noonwhen afternoon wind builds, June–September
From June through September, wind at Gold Lake Sno-Park typically builds after noon. In July it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
Freezing hours
17 hbelow freezing on a typical February night
In February, the average stays at or below freezing for 17 hours of the night and morning.
Microclimate
−5°FOdell Lake, 3.6 mi away, on summer afternoons
Odell Lake, 3.6 miles away, runs about 5°F cooler than Gold Lake Sno-Park on summer afternoons.
Daylight
8.9–15.4 hof daylight, Dec to Jun
Days at Gold Lake Sno-Park range from about 8.9 hours in December to 15.4 hours in June. In mid-June the sun sets around 8:50 PM, and in mid-December around 4:35 PM.
Wildfire smoke
26 daysof smoky air per fire season (about AQI 75+)
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Gold Lake Sno-Park an average of 26 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 24 more days a season had lighter smoke.
Snow
178 inof snow per winter (HRRR estimate)
NOAA's HRRR model puts Gold Lake Sno-Park at about 178 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 60 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
Seasons at Gold Lake Sno-Park
- Warm seasonJun 26 – Sep 24 · highs 66°F+
The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 26 to Sep 24, when the average high is 66°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 75°F.
- Cool seasonNov 25 – Feb 26 · highs 42°F or lower
The cool season runs from Nov 25 to Feb 26, when the average high is 42°F or lower. The coldest nights come around Dec 8, with an average low near 26°F.
- Freezing nightsNov 2 – Apr 28 · lows 32°F or colder
Average lows at Gold Lake Sno-Park are at or below freezing from Nov 2 to Apr 28.
- Wet seasonOct 16 – May 5 · 82% of the year's precipitation
The wet season runs from Oct 16 to May 5, when a day has at least a 42% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 82% of the year's precipitation.
The dark line marks today. Season dates come from the smoothed daily NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Counting from Oct. 1, a typical year has its first inch of precipitation by Oct 7 and half of its annual total by Jan 24.
Days per year and extremes (Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026)
This record runs from Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2026. Over this record, Gold Lake Sno-Park averaged no days at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights a year at or below freezing. It averaged 21 days a year with at least half an inch of precipitation and 0 afternoons with wind of 20 mph or more at 2 PM. About 50 mornings a year had 3 or more hours of fog or low cloud.
In the same record, the hottest day was Aug 22, 2025 (89°F) and the coldest night was Feb 11, 2025 (-1°F). The wettest day was Mar 16, 2025 (3.75 in.), and the strongest 2 PM gust was 48 mph on Dec 18, 2025.
- 0days at 90°F or hotter
- 146nights at or below freezing
- 21days with ½ in. of precipitation or more
- 0afternoons with 20+ mph wind
- 50mornings with 3+ hours of fog or low cloud
- Hottest day89°FAug 22, 2025
- Coldest night-1°FFeb 11, 2025
- Wettest day3.75 inMar 16, 2025
- Strongest 2 PM gust48 mphDec 18, 2025
What shapes Gold Lake Sno-Park's weather
Its spot just west of the crest also makes Gold Lake Sno-Park a cloudy place in winter. Late winter is the foggiest stretch, when low cloud hangs over the trailhead and the forest on many mornings. On some February days it lingers into the afternoon, so visibility on open meadows and the lake can drop quickly.
Snow quality depends on the snow level, the elevation where falling snow turns to rain. In cold storms the trails get light snow. In warmer Pacific storms the snow level can climb toward the sno-park, leaving heavy, wet snow or a crust when it refreezes overnight. The days right after a cold storm, when skies clear, are the best for skiing here.
In summer the same trails lead through cool, damp forest toward Gold Lake, with clear middays in July and August. Late-summer wildfire smoke reaches the pass on many days.
Tips for visiting Gold Lake Sno-Park
Buy a sno-park permit
An Oregon Sno-Park permit is required from November 1 through April 30. Daily, three-day and season permits are sold online and by local vendors.
Start beginners on Gold Lake Road
The Forest Service calls the Gold Lake Road snow trail probably the best beginner route in the area. It is mostly level, with a slight climb near the lake.
Warm up at the patrol cabin
The Gold Lake patrol cabin is a day-use warming center with a wood stove, hot drinks, snacks, trail maps and current weather and trail conditions.
Use caution near the lake
The Forest Service warns skiers to use extreme caution near Gold Lake, where the Gold Lake Shelter sits by the outlet.
Keep dogs leashed at the trailhead
In developed recreation sites, animals must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
Gold Lake Sno-Park through the seasons
- Spring (March–May)
- Deep snow often lasts through spring, with sunny days softening the trails by afternoon. Permits are still required through April 30.
- Summer (June–August)
- No permit is needed after May 1. Gold Lake Campground, two miles up Gold Lake Road, opens in June and its lake is fly fishing only.
- Fall (September–November)
- Gold Lake Campground stays open through October. The first lasting snow and the sno-park permit season both usually arrive in November.
- Winter (December–February)
- Winter is peak ski season, with heavy snow and frequent low cloud. Overnight stays in the trail shelters are allowed from November 15 to April 30.
Activities and the weather that matters
- Cross-country skiing: Loop trails start at the sno-park, and Gold Lake Road across the highway leads to more trails and the ski area. Clear days after cold storms give the best glide.
- Shelter tours: Westview Shelter is about a one-mile ski, and Bechtel Shelter is about 2.3 miles by an easy road route. Both have wood stoves for cold, wet days.
- Ski touring on the Bechtel trails: The Bechtel snow trails offer easy to steep options, including the up-and-down Abernethy Road with views to the west on clear days.
- Summer wildlife watching at Gold Lake: The Gold Lake bog next to the campground is a good place to see deer, elk and beaver, especially on calm mornings.
Official sources and current conditions
- Forest Service: Gold Lake Sno-Park
- Forest Service: Willamette winter shelters
- ODOT: Sno-Park permits
- NWS forecast for Gold Lake Sno-Park
Numbers on this page come from NOAA data. The text draws on the official sources linked above.
Historical Climate Data
Long-term weather patterns and climate data
Data sources: Recent temperature, precipitation, fog, cloud, wind, humidity, and sunshine come from NOAA HRRR, and long-term baselines from NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals.
Climate Overview
Based on NOAA 30-year temperature/rain normals (1991-2020) with recent fog/sun baseline
🌟 Best Months to Visit
⚠️ Challenging Months
Monthly Breakdown
| Month | Comfort | High/Low | ☀️ Sun | 🌫️ Fog | 💧 Rain | Perfect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | 43 | 38.1° / 26.2° | 4h | 5d | 8.55" | 2 |
| December 2024 | 41 | 38.6° / 27.8° | 3.6h | 4d | 11.53" | 0 |
| January 2025 | 53 | 38.4° / 22.2° | 5.9h | 6d | 3.82" | 0 |
| February 2025 | 45 | 35° / 19.2° | 4.2h | 5d | 6.72" | 2 |
| March 2025 | 51 | 40.1° / 25.7° | 5.7h | 6d | 9.35" | 6 |
| April 2025 | 73 | 48.7° / 29.9° | 9.8h | 4d | 0.79" | 13 |
| May 2025 | 77 | 55.9° / 36.2° | 9.9h | 6d | 1.15" | 20 |
| June 2025 | 92 | 66.5° / 43.3° | 12h | 1d | 0.51" | 27 |
| July 2025 | 98 | 74.2° / 50.5° | 12.5h | 0d | 0.03" | 31 |
| August 2025 | 96 | 75.1° / 51.4° | 11.3h | 0d | 0.06" | 31 |
| September 2025 | 88 | 70.1° / 47.4° | 8.9h | 0d | 0.96" | 24 |
| October 2025 | 69 | 51.8° / 34.6° | 6.7h | 5d | 3.43" | 14 |
| November 2025 | 63 | 46.6° / 34.5° | 6.3h | 0d | 2.58" | 4 |
| December 2025 | 45 | 41.5° / 31.4° | 3.8h | 7d | 9.4" | 2 |
| January 2026 | 57 | 41.1° / 29.1° | 5.8h | 3d | 1.91" | 3 |
| February 2026 | 56 | 41.2° / 26.9° | 5.9h | 3d | 3.6" | 5 |
| March 2026 | 65 | 48.3° / 33.1° | 7.4h | 8d | 2.38" | 12 |
| April 2026 | 71 | 49.9° / 31.5° | 8.4h | 6d | 3.26" | 18 |
| May 2026 | 83 | 59.4° / 38° | 10.7h | 2d | 2.29" | 23 |
| June 2026 | 85 | 63.6° / 42.2° | 10.7h | 4d | 0.79" | 23 |
| July 2026 | 97 | 72.8° / 49.1° | 12.4h | 0d | 0.06" | 31 |
| August 2026 | 97 | 74.7° / 49.6° | 11.5h | 0d | 0" | 31 |
| September 2026 | 84 | 61.3° / 41.4° | 8.4h | 3d | 1.3" | 22 |
| October 2026 | 79 | 58.5° / 38.2° | 7.5h | 2d | 0.55" | 19 |
Climate Trends
Average Temperature by Month
About the Gold Lake Sno-Park climate charts
The temperature chart compares average monthly highs and lows at Gold Lake Sno-Park, showing both the seasonal cycle and the typical day-to-night range. The comfort chart summarizes how often the combined weather pattern is favorable rather than judging temperature alone.
Precipitation shows the total recorded or modeled rainfall for each month at Gold Lake Sno-Park. Sunshine compares average bright-sky hours with the daylight available, while fog shows the average number of morning fog or low-cloud hours per day. Switch between the chart tabs to compare the same months across each measure.
Snow Depth by Season
0″ on the ground as of Nov 13, compared with an average of 4.4″ on that date.
Now
0″
Typical peak
87″
Deepest
136″
2007–08
About this chart and each season's peak
Each gray line is one winter at Gold Lake Sno-Park (5,085 ft), from August through July. The dashed line is the average for each date, and the blue line is this season. Depths come from NOAA's daily SNODAS snow analysis, adjusted for the elevation of this spot, and are updated through Nov 13, 2026.
| Season | Peak depth | Peak date | Days with 1″+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 35″ | Mar 5 | 123 |
| 2024–25 | 124″ | Mar 17 | 217 |
| 2023–24 | 95″ | Mar 6 | 212 |
| 2022–23 | 116″ | Apr 4 | 225 |
| 2021–22 | 72″ | Apr 14 | 214 |
| 2020–21 | 89″ | Mar 26 | 204 |
| 2019–20 | 84″ | Apr 3 | 193 |
| 2018–19 | 95″ | Feb 26 | 185 |
| 2017–18 | 66″ | Mar 25 | 201 |
| 2016–17 | 113″ | Mar 7 | 204 |
| 2015–16 | 79″ | Dec 24 | 170 |
| 2014–15 | 21″ | Dec 30 | 131 |
| 2013–14 | 56″ | Feb 21 | 191 |
| 2012–13 | 86″ | Mar 7 | 208 |
| 2011–12 | 87″ | Mar 22 | 215 |
| 2010–11 | 119″ | Mar 28 | 248 |
| 2009–10 | 79″ | Apr 9 | 224 |
| 2008–09 | 109″ | Apr 4 | 187 |
| 2007–08 | 136″ | Mar 29 | 222 |
| 2006–07 | 98″ | Mar 3 | 201 |
| 2005–06 | 77″ | Mar 22 | 208 |
| 2004–05 | 60″ | Apr 14 | 182 |
| 2003–04 | 96″ | Mar 5 | 210 |
Hourly Temperature, Wind, and Cloud Cover Patterns
Average local hour by month from 2016-05-01 to 2026-05-01
- Temperature: At Gold Lake Sno-Park, the warmest typical hour is 3 PM in August (74°F). The coldest is 7 AM in February (25°F).
- Wind: From June through September, wind at Gold Lake Sno-Park typically builds after noon. In July it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
- Cloud Cover: July middays are the clearest at Gold Lake Sno-Park (2% average cloud cover), and February middays are the cloudiest (24%).
How to read the hourly heatmaps for Gold Lake Sno-Park
This heatmap shows how average temperature at Gold Lake Sno-Park changes by hour and month. Read left to right for the seasons and top to bottom for the time of day. Warmer colors mark the usual afternoon peaks, and cooler colors show overnight and winter lows.
This heatmap shows the typical hourly wind pattern at Gold Lake Sno-Park through the year. It makes recurring afternoon wind, calmer overnight periods, and seasonal changes easier to compare than a single daily wind value.
This heatmap shows average cloud cover at Gold Lake Sno-Park for every month and hour. Use it to see whether cloudiness is mainly an overnight and morning pattern or commonly persists during the part of the day you plan to visit.
Each cell combines one month with one local hour. Hover over or focus on a cell for its value and sample coverage. The red marker shows the current month and hour.
How recent months compared at Gold Lake Sno-Park
- October 2026 recap: October 2026 at Gold Lake Sno-Park averaged a high of 59°F, 4°F warmer than the 1991-2020 normal of 55°F.
Location Details
Gold Lake Sno-Park weather questions
Everything you need to know about weather and visiting Gold Lake Sno-Park
What is the weather like at Gold Lake Sno-Park today?
It's 35°F at Gold Lake Sno-Park right now, with a comfort score of 33 (poor). Today's forecast high at Gold Lake Sno-Park is 46°F, 4°F above the mid November normal of 43°F. The best window tomorrow is 8 AM to 11 AM, at about 37°F with a 8 mph wind (comfort 41).
What is the best month to visit Gold Lake Sno-Park?
By typical temperature, wind, cloud, humidity, and precipitation odds, the most comfortable months at Gold Lake Sno-Park are July, August, and September. The best hours are usually 10 AM to 1 PM in July, 10 AM to 1 PM in August, and 1 PM to 4 PM in September. The warm season lasts about 3 months, from Jun 26 to Sep 24, when the average high is 66°F or warmer. Highs peak around Jul 8 at about 75°F.
What are the warmest and coldest months at Gold Lake Sno-Park?
July is the warmest month at Gold Lake Sno-Park, with an average high of 75°F. December is the coldest, with an average low of 26°F. Average lows at Gold Lake Sno-Park are at or below freezing from Nov 2 to Apr 28.
When does the fog burn off at Gold Lake Sno-Park?
Fog or low cloud covers Gold Lake Sno-Park in 23% of 8 AM hours in February, the foggiest month. It often lingers, and 16% of mid-afternoon hours are still foggy. July mornings are the least foggy (2%).
When is it windiest at Gold Lake Sno-Park?
From June through September, wind at Gold Lake Sno-Park typically builds after noon. In July it peaks around 4 PM, averaging 10 mph, while mornings average 4 mph.
Does it snow at Gold Lake Sno-Park?
Yes, a lot. NOAA's HRRR model puts Gold Lake Sno-Park at about 178 inches of snow a winter, falling on about 60 days. That is the average of the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 winters.
How much rain and snow does Gold Lake Sno-Park get?
December is the wettest month (11.0 in.), out of about 64.1 in. a year. The wet season runs from Oct 16 to May 5, when a day has at least a 42% chance of measurable precipitation. That stretch brings 82% of the year's precipitation.
How does Gold Lake Sno-Park weather compare with Odell Lake?
Odell Lake, 3.6 miles away, runs about 5°F cooler than Gold Lake Sno-Park on summer afternoons.
How smoky does Gold Lake Sno-Park get in fire season?
NOAA's HRRR-Smoke model gives the area around Gold Lake Sno-Park an average of 26 smoky days a fire season from 2021 to 2025. On each of those days, smoke held the air quality index at about 75 or higher for at least three hours. About 24 more days a season had lighter smoke.
Can you stay overnight in the shelters near Gold Lake Sno-Park?
Yes, except the patrol cabin, which is day use only. Westview, Gold Lake, Bechtel and South Waldo shelters can be used overnight from November 15 to April 30, for up to three nights. Shelters can't be reserved and must be shared with anyone who arrives.
What kind of place is Gold Lake Sno-Park?
Gold Lake Sno-Park is a Willamette National Forest winter trailhead at milepost 61.5 on Highway 58, just west of the Willamette Pass summit. It is the hub of the pass's network of nordic ski trails and shelters. The volunteer Willamette Backcountry Ski Patrol runs a warming cabin here, and routes lead to Gold Lake, Westview and Bechtel shelters.
What is Gold Lake Sno-Park weather like in November?
November at Gold Lake Sno-Park averages a high of 43°F and a low of 30°F, with 9.2 in. of precipitation over about 18 wet days. About 13% of morning hours are foggy. Afternoon wind averages 8 mph.
More about Gold Lake Sno-Park weather
Guides that explain the weather here and nearby
Data sources and methods
- Monthly temperatures and precipitation: NOAA 1991-2020 normals.
- Fog, cloud, wind, sun, and comfort by hour and month: NOAA's HRRR hourly analysis from May 2016 to May 2026.
- Daily records and recent months: NOAA HRRR analyses, including its hourly precipitation.
- Nearby comparisons and regional rankings use the same hourly HRRR summaries for every destination in the region.
- Alerts: National Weather Service.
- All statements on this page are computed from these datasets, apart from the “What shapes the weather” guide, which cites its sources inline.
- USDA Forest Service, Willamette National Forest: Gold Lake Sno-Park (accessed 2026-10-29)
- USDA Forest Service, Willamette National Forest: Winter Shelters (accessed 2026-10-29)
- USDA Forest Service, Willamette National Forest: Gold Lake Road Snow Trail (accessed 2026-10-29)
- USDA Forest Service, Willamette National Forest: Bechtel Snow Trail System (accessed 2026-10-29)
- USDA Forest Service, Willamette National Forest: Gold Lake Campground (accessed 2026-10-29)
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