Visiting Hurricane Ridge - U. S. National Park Service Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park In clear weather, fantastic views can be enjoyed throughout the year Hurricane Ridge is located 17 miles south of Port Angeles on Hurricane Ridge Road, off Mount Angeles Road
Hurricane Ridge Area Brochure - U. S. National Park Service Life at Hurricane Ridge is shaped by wind and snow Winds gusting over 75 miles an hour buffet the ridge, lending the name "Hurricane " The 30-35 feet of snow that falls annually lingers into summer, shaping life year-round Its weight challenges trees; its persistence maintains open meadows
Hurricane Ridge in Winter - U. S. National Park Service At an elevation of 5,242 feet, Hurricane Ridge is Olympic's alpine destination in winter Typically snow-covered, Hurricane Ridge provides opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, tubing and more Hurricane Ridge's winter season is generally late November through the end of March 2024-2025 Winter Season
Visiting in Summer - U. S. National Park Service Hurricane Ridge and the Hoh Rain Forest are extremely popular places to visit in summer and the parking lots can fill completely, especially on weekends and holidays When no parking is available, vehicles will be stopped at entrance stations
Current Weather Conditions - U. S. National Park Service Hurricane Ridge Weather Station Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center Use this link year-round for temperature and wind readings from a weather station located just north of the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center
Hurricane Ridge Webcam - U. S. National Park Service This webcam shows the parking lot at Hurricane Ridge This view, from the north side of Hurricane Ridge Visitor Contact Station, is rarely obstructed and is often monitored by locals to check the weather or snow pack to determine if conditions are good for a trip up the mountain
Operating Hours Seasons - U. S. National Park Service Visitor centers and Hurricane Ridge Road are closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Other roads and facilities remain open, weather permitting Check out the links below for more information
Visiting in Winter - U. S. National Park Service Hurricane Ridge Hurricane Ridge is the focal point for snow and winter recreation, with opportunities for snowshoeing, cross-country and downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing Weather permitting, Hurricane Ridge Road opens Friday through Sunday during the winter season, but storms or avalanche hazards can lead to road closures at any time
Places to Go - Olympic National Park (U. S. National Park Service) Hurricane Ridge is the most easily accessed mountain area within Olympic National Park In clear weather, fantastic views can be enjoyed any time of the year The Elwha and Sol Duc valleys are home to dense, green forests and sparkling rivers favored by salmon