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The weather of Mount St. Helens is generally typical of the climate in Western Washington. This climate is characterized by warm and dry summers and wet winters. The best time to visit Mount St. Helens is during the warmer months from May through October. Most snow is off most trails by June, but late snowpack into July is not uncommon, and the highest trails can have snowpack year round. Summer storms at Mount St. Helens are not uncommon, so visitors are encouraged to always be prepared for rapid weather changes and rainy windy conditions, especially at higher altitudes and remote areas.
