Keechelus Lake
Current Conditions
Current conditions at 12/15 10:37 AM - RENTON - 66 km away.
December 6, 2025
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Dec-15
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2 am | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2pm | 5 | 8 | 11 | |||
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| Speed (knots) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | ||||||
| Temp F | 46 | 48 | 45 | 39 | 37 | ||||||
| Precip (mm/3hr) | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | ||||||
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2 am | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2pm | 5 | 8 | 11 | |||
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| Speed (knots) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||
| Temp F | 37 | 37 | 36 | 39 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | |||
| Precip (mm/3hr) | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.6 | |||
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2 am | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2pm | 5 | 8 | 11 | |||
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| Speed (knots) | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Temp F | 32 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 28 | |||
| Precip (mm/3hr) | 3.5 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.2 | |||
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Dec-18
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18-December |
2 am | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2pm | 5 | 8 | 11 | |||
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| Speed (knots) | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | |||
| Temp F | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 32 | |||
| Precip (mm/3hr) | 0.6 | 1.2 | 3.9 | 6.2 | 4.6 | 1.6 | 0.6 | ||||
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Dec-19
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2 am | 5 | 8 | 11 | 2pm | 5 | 8 | 11 | |||
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| Speed (knots) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Temp F | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | |||
| Precip (mm/3hr) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||||
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| Speed (knots) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |||
| Temp F | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | |||
| Precip (mm/3hr) | 1.0 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | |||
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Dec-21
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Current Observations from sourced from NOAA Aviation Weather Center (AWC). Forecasts based on MSC’s GDPS (GEM-Global) model
Nearby Stations
The following stations are near this spot.
| Name | ICAO | Date | Distance (Km) | Wind Speed | Direction | Status | Conditions |
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| RENTON | KRNT | 12/15 10:37 AM | 65.9 | 9 |
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Wind: 9 kt Weather: light rain; mist Clouds: few at 800 ft; broken at 3500 ft; overcast at 5500 ft Temp: 14°C Pressure: 1009 hPa | |
| PUYALLUP/THUN | KPLU | 12/15 10:35 AM | 74.5 | 4 |
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Wind: 4 kt gusting 11 kt Weather: light drizzle Clouds: few at 2900 ft; broken at 3600 ft; overcast at 4100 ft Temp: 14°C Pressure: 1010 hPa | |
| SEATTLE/METRO | KSEA | 12/15 10:23 AM | 72.2 | 15 |
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Wind: 15 kt Weather: rain; mist Clouds: scattered at 500 ft; overcast at 3000 ft Temp: 13°C Pressure: 1009 hPa | |
| STAMPEDE PASS | KSMP | 12/15 10:19 AM | 8.1 | 0 |
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Wind: calm Weather: light rain; fog Clouds: vertical visibility 300 ft Temp: 9°C Pressure: 1010 hPa | |
| ELLENSBURG | KELN | 12/15 9:53 AM | 72.7 | 9 |
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Wind: 9 kt Weather: light rain Clouds: scattered at 7000 ft; overcast at 9000 ft Temp: 10°C Pressure: 1011 hPa | |
| SEATTLE/BOEING | KBFI | 12/15 9:53 AM | 74.6 | 13 |
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Wind: 13 kt Weather: light rain; mist Clouds: broken at 800 ft; overcast at 1100 ft Temp: 13°C Pressure: 1008 hPa | |
| FW6102 Snoqualmie Pass | F6102 | 6.3 | |||||
| STAMPEDE OVERPASS | TPRIC | 7.1 | |||||
| Snoqualmie Pass - Dodge Ridge | SNO38 | 8.8 | |||||
| ASAHEL CURTIS | TCURT | 9.0 | |||||
| ALPENTAL EXIT | TALPE | 9.1 | |||||
| DENNY CREEK | TDENN | 9.3 | |||||
| FRANKLIN FALLS | TFRAN | 9.5 | |||||
| MEADOWS PASS | MPSW1 | 10.7 | |||||
| Alpental Summit | ALP55 | 11.1 | |||||
| EASTON HILL | TEAST | 13.6 | No wind data available |
Spot Details
Winter Snowkite Spot-
I can answer some of your questions. Brad and I have kited there many
times and he really has it dialed. If you park at the snow park, yes
its required to have a permit. They sell them on the spot, busy days
(weekends), Id just get a yearly permit at REI or any ranger station.
It would be nice to skin up to get in if you have them, post holing is
really difficult and robs your energy. I just bought the Naxo bindings
and Vokle Mantras with skins just for the hike in, its about 1/2 mile
that seems to take forever. Snowshoes would be the way to go due to the
dump over the the last couple of weeks. Its a great work out but Id
love to just be able to take the sled in but its xcountry only.
Anyway, follow the cross country trail just along the power lines to
the south, as you said. When you see the bathrooms, hang a left and
walk down the lower trail which will take you to the boat launch road.
You can also keep heading south another 1/4 mile down the xcountry
trail and hike down to the lake at that point. The sweet spot to rig
is to the south of the boat launch, up on the hill with the trees.
There is a flat spot with little rotor but the closer you get to the
tree line it gets swirly and gusty. Brad and I had our snow kite race
track right at that spot and will be a great spot to launch the first
time. Bring gatorade and sugar, youll need it! If anyone is heading
up, give me a call. Check the wind at the ranger station before you
go, it has to be at least 10 to 20 out of the east. Westerlies dont
work at the site, my opinion.
I can answer some of your questions. Brad and I have kited there many
times and he really has it dialed. If you park at the snow park, yes
its required to have a permit. They sell them on the spot, busy days
(weekends), Id just get a yearly permit at REI or any ranger station.
It would be nice to skin up to get in if you have them, post holing is
really difficult and robs your energy. I just bought the Naxo bindings
and Vokle Mantras with skins just for the hike in, its about 1/2 mile
that seems to take forever. Snowshoes would be the way to go due to the
dump over the the last couple of weeks. Its a great work out but Id
love to just be able to take the sled in but its xcountry only.
Anyway, follow the cross country trail just along the power lines to
the south, as you said. When you see the bathrooms, hang a left and
walk down the lower trail which will take you to the boat launch road.
You can also keep heading south another 1/4 mile down the xcountry
trail and hike down to the lake at that point. The sweet spot to rig
is to the south of the boat launch, up on the hill with the trees.
There is a flat spot with little rotor but the closer you get to the
tree line it gets swirly and gusty. Brad and I had our snow kite race
track right at that spot and will be a great spot to launch the first
time. Bring gatorade and sugar, youll need it! If anyone is heading
up, give me a call. Check the wind at the ranger station before you
go, it has to be at least 10 to 20 out of the east. Westerlies dont
work at the site, my opinion.