Yesterday was a foul weather day at Paradise - the point on Mt Rainier from which our favorite summer hikes take place. I would be surprised if we are able to hike the skyline trail much before July.
This was at the 5,000 ft level.
@kathysview - Yes - there is snow at higher elevations all year - but my hubby and I are ready to get our hiking boots out and the snow is about 20ft deep on our favorite trails!