Right now

Temp57°F

Wind8 mph

Gusts11 mph

Humidity70.4%

Rain 48hdry

Last rainNone recent

Assessment

No recent rain

Heat warning (peak 83°F) — friction drops off as the rock and rubber warm up

Good friction temperature range for andesite

Heat warning (peak 83°F) — friction drops off as the rock and rubber warm up

7-day forecast

Scroll through each day — hourly detail is shown inline.

Today Sunday 4 October

Caution

Temp61°F

Raindry

Wind7 mph

Gusts11 mph

Humidity68%

No recent rainHeat warning (peak 83°F) — friction drops off as the rock and rubber warm up

Good friction range for andesite
Andesite holds friction well when dry

Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum

13:00 57° dry 8 — 70.4%

14:00 57° dry 8 — 71.8%

15:00 59° dry 8 — 70.2%

16:00 67° dry 8 — 60.6%

17:00 71° dry 7 — 52.6%

18:00 75° dry 7 — 48%

19:00 78° dry 7 — 44%

20:00 80° dry 6 — 40.9%

21:00 82° dry 5 — 39.1%

Mon Monday 5 October

Good

Temp63°F

Raindry

Wind4 mph

Gusts—

Humidity69%

No recent rain

Good friction range for andesite
Andesite holds friction well when dry

Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum

06:00 65° dry 3 — 69.7%

07:00 64° dry 3 — 70.5%

08:00 64° dry 3 — 70.7%

09:00 64° dry 3 — 70.2%

10:00 62° dry 4 — 70.8%

11:00 62° dry 4 — 70.8%

12:00 61° dry 4 — 70.9%

13:00 61° dry 3 — 70.5%

14:00 60° dry 3 — 69.8%

15:00 62° dry 3 — 69.3%

16:00 67° dry 4 — 62.4%

17:00 70° dry 4 — 59.8%

18:00 73° dry 5 — 56.1%

19:00 75° dry 6 — 52.3%

20:00 76° dry 6 — 50.6%

21:00 76° dry 7 — 45%

Tue Tuesday 6 October

Good

Temp59°F

Raindry

Wind2 mph

Gusts—

Humidity62%

No recent rain

Good friction range for andesite
Andesite holds friction well when dry

Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum

06:00 58° dry 3 — 82.7%

07:00 59° dry 3 — 77.6%

08:00 59° dry 3 — 75.2%

09:00 59° dry 3 — 71.4%

10:00 59° dry 3 — 66.6%

11:00 59° dry 2 — 63.7%

12:00 59° dry 2 — 62.3%

13:00 58° dry 2 — 61.4%

14:00 57° dry 2 — 62.6%

15:00 59° dry 2 — 63.2%

16:00 65° dry 3 — 57.5%

17:00 69° dry 2 — 56.1%

18:00 73° dry 3 — 49.3%

19:00 76° dry 4 — 45.3%

20:00 78° dry 4 — 42.1%

21:00 79° dry 4 — 40.2%

Wed Wednesday 7 October

Good

Temp57°F

Raindry

Wind2 mph

Gusts—

Humidity72%

No recent rain

Good friction range for andesite
Andesite holds friction well when dry

Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum

06:00 61° dry 2 — 73.2%

12:00 58° dry 2 — 71.7%

18:00 71° dry 3 — 51.7%

Thu Thursday 8 October

Good

Temp61°F

Raindry

Wind1 mph

Gusts—

Humidity47%

No recent rain

Good friction range for andesite
Andesite holds friction well when dry

Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum

06:00 60° dry 1 — 68%

12:00 60° dry 1 — 46.9%

18:00 77° dry 3 — 39.1%

Fri Friday 9 October

Poor

Temp55°F

Rain0.02 in

Wind7 mph

Gusts—

Humidity98%

0.4mm rain forecastHumidity 98% — likely fog/cloud

Good friction range for andesite
Wet andesite is slick — let the rock dry before leading

Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum

06:00 59° dry 6 — 92.6%

12:00 55° dry 7 — 97.8%

18:00 58° 0.01 in 7 — 91.5%

Sat Saturday 10 October

Poor

Temp48°F

Rain0.01 in

Wind5 mph

Gusts—

Humidity97%

Drying — 18h since rainHumidity 97% — likely fog/cloud

Good friction range for andesite
Andesite holds friction well when dry

Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum

06:00 49° dry 5 — 97.5%

12:00 49° dry 5 — 97.3%

18:00 52° dry 5 — 85.1%

Sun Sunday 11 October

Good

Temp48°F

Raindry

Wind1 mph

Gusts—

Humidity76%

Should be dry

Good friction range for andesite
Andesite holds friction well when dry

Time °F Rain Wind (mph) Gust Hum

06:00 50° dry 1 — 78.2%

12:00 47° dry 1 — 75.8%

18:00 64° dry 2 — 46.3%

Bird ban (02-01 to 07-15)
South and Southeast Faces closed for peregrine falcon nesting; Northwest and West Faces open year-round; East Face closed year-round for sensitive plants and cultural resources. Reopen date tentative — confirm with WA State Parks (Beacon.Rock@parks.wa.gov).

About Beacon Rock

Beacon Rock is an 850-foot andesite monolith standing sentinel on the Washington bank of the Columbia River Gorge, roughly 30 miles east of Vancouver. All climbing is multi-pitch trad on the plug's four faces, with routes like Southeast Corner (5.7), Right Gull (5.10a), and the stern classic Blownout (5.10a). The Gorge's east wind can be fierce; the wet climate means seepage lines run for weeks after storms, so pick your window. The South and Southeast Faces close annually February 1 through mid-July for peregrine falcon nesting; Northwest and West Faces are open year-round; the East Face is closed year-round for sensitive plants and cultural resources. July through October is prime once the seasonal closure lifts. Discover Pass required for parking.

Region: Columbia River Gorge
Rock type: Andesite
Aspect: south-facing
Altitude: 719 ft
Exposure: medium
Seepage: high

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