There's a lot to see and do at Olympic during the winter. Just make sure to check the and come prepared for snow or rain. Conditions can change quickly and what starts as a sunny day can end with hurricane force winds and blizzard conditions!
Hurricane Ridge is the focal point for snow and winter recreation, with snowshoeing and cross-country and downhill skiing. Weather permitting, the Hurricane Ridge Road opens Friday through Sunday during the winter season, but storms or avalanche hazards can lead to road closures at any time. Visit the page on Hurricane Ridge in Winter for detailed information about all the winter wonderland opportunities!
The rain forests, including the Hoh and Quinault, are excellent destinations once a bit of the snow melts. Winter is the wet season and the rain forest radiates in deep, healthy greens.
The coastal beaches are also relatively snow-free soon after a snowfall. Whatever the season, walking along the sandy beaches during low tide is a great way to explore the diversity of the intertidal zone.
From snow-blanketed mountains to evergreen forests dripping with rain and ocean beaches pounded by winter storms waves, Olympic in winter is a place of drama and mystery.
