Mailbox Peak
Climate
Mailbox Peak is located in the marine west coast climate zone of western North America. Most weather fronts originate in the Pacific Ocean, and travel northeast toward the Cascade Mountains. As fronts approach, they are forced upward by the peaks of the Cascade Range, causing them to drop their moisture in the form of rain or snowfall onto the Cascades (Orographic lift). As a result, the west side of the Cascades experiences high precipitation, especially during the winter months in the form of snowfall. Because of maritime influence, snow tends to be wet and heavy, resulting in high avalanche danger. During winter months, weather is usually cloudy, but due to high pressure systems over the Pacific Ocean that intensify during summer months, there is often little or no cloud cover during the summer. The months May through October offer the most favorable weather for viewing or climbing this peak.
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See also
References
- ^ "Mailbox Peak, Washington". Peakbagger.com.
- ^ Don J. Scarmuzzi (2021), Day Hikes in Washington State: 90 Favorite Trails, Loops, and Summit Scrambles, West Margin Press, ISBN 9781513267289, p. 126
- ^ "Mailbox Peak". Peakbagger.
- ^ "Mailbox Peak - 4,841' WA". listsofjohn.com. Retrieved 2022-04-19.
- ^ Melissa Ozbek (2017), 75 Great Hikes Seattle, Avalon Publishing, ISBN 9781631214998, p. 139
- ^ Craig Hill, Matt Wastradowski (2020), Pacific Northwest Hiking, Avalon Publishing, ISBN 9781640490734
- ^ Beckey, Fred W. Cascade Alpine Guide, Climbing and High Routes. Seattle, WA: Mountaineers Books, 2008.
External links
- Mailbox Peak weather forecast: MountainForecast.com
- Mailbox Peak: Washington Trails Association