Upper Summit Creek Falls splashes on a cold, rainy day in the Cascades on Oct. 11. The falls are located two and a half hours away from Ephrata, about 15 minutes from Packwood, and are a short, 30-meter or so, hike off the roadway for those who want to visit. This week’s weather looks to be cool with rain possible toward the end of the week.

October 18, 2025