Mount Rainier sunrise live cam – Mount Rainier: Rainier (PAUL, Puyallup Drainage)
Working Still image · every 10 min Volcano · Official source · What camera types mean
What you are looking at
This is the widest view from the monitoring station near Paul Peak: the camera looks east-southeast across forested foothills to the whole snowy massif of Mount Rainier, about 26 km (16 miles) away, with the Puyallup River drainage leading toward it. Rainier's summit rises above a long sweep of ridges and managed forest, and on clear days you can trace the glaciers that feed the river below.
The Puyallup River system collects meltwater and sediment from several of Rainier's west-side glaciers, and it is one of the main paths that large lahars have followed in the past, including the Electron Mudflow about 500 years ago. Pierce County and the USGS run lahar detection and warning systems in these valleys. The CVO Mount Rainier page lists the current alert level.
A fresh frame appears here about every ten minutes. Dawn often paints the summit pink and gold, while summer afternoons bring clouds over the peak. In winter, snow levels drop into the foothills, and atmospheric rivers can hide everything for days. Tip: this is the best camera from this station for simply seeing whether Rainier is "out" today.
Camera details
- Camera ID
- rainier-puyallup-drainage
- Operator
- Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS)
- Name at the provider
- CVO Rainier (PAUL, Puyallup Drainage)
- Volcano
- Mount Rainier
- Volcano number (Smithsonian GVP)
- 321030
- Elevation
- 900 m / 2,953 ft
- Camera faces
- Southeast (114°)
- Image updates
- Every 10 min
- Video format
- Still image (JPEG)
- Position
- Exact (from the provider)
- Licence
- U.S. public domain
- Data source
- USGS volcano webcams
- Working, last 7 days
- Not enough checks yet
From the provider's own camera list and our automatic checks. Readings and details can change without notice.
Where this Mount Rainier live webcam is
Weather now in Mount Rainier: 52 °F (11 °C), clear sky, wind 2 mph (3 km/h) from the northeast. Forecast for 8 PM local time. Weather: MET Norway (CC BY 4.0)
Mount Rainier is a place in Washington, United States. The camera is about 16 mi from the center, 2,953 ft (900 m) above sea level. Mount Rainier keeps America/Los Angeles time (UTC−7 at the moment); the panel above shows the local time live.
Mount Rainier is the highest peak in the Cascade Range, a glacier-covered volcano that stands about 14,400 feet above sea level, roughly 60 miles southeast of Seattle and Tacoma. It carries 26 major glaciers and more ice than any other peak in the lower 48 states. Mount Rainier National Park, created in 1899, was the fifth national park in the United States. On the south side, Paradise, at about 5,400…
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Questions about Mount Rainier: Rainier (PAUL, Puyallup Drainage)
Can I watch Mount Rainier: Rainier (PAUL, Puyallup Drainage) live right now?
Yes, it is working: at our last automatic check it was sending new pictures. It is a still image, not video: a new photo arrives about every 10 minutes straight from Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS).
Who runs this camera?
Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS) runs this camera, as part of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Volcano Hazards Program. It is an official source. Its images are in the U.S. public domain. LiveLocation shows them straight from the source with credit. About USGS volcano observatories Watch at the source
Where is the Mount Rainier: Rainier (PAUL, Puyallup Drainage) camera?
It is about 16 mi from the center of Mount Rainier, Washington, United States. Coordinates: 46.928, -122.080. All cameras in Mount Rainier
What is the local time at Mount Rainier?
Mount Rainier is in the America/Los Angeles time zone. The "Right now" panel above shows the local time live. On October 7 the sun rises at 7:15 AM and sets at 6:36 PM there.
Can I see other cameras nearby?
Yes: 7 other cameras are within 25 miles of this one. The live camera radar shows them all on a map, nearest first. Open the radar here
Where can I check the alert level for this volcano?
Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS) sets the U.S. Volcano Alert Level and Aviation Color Code for this volcano, not LiveLocation. Read its latest update before you plan a visit; the camera alone cannot tell you how safe it is. USGS volcano updates Official camera page
What do the sensors at Mount Rainier: Rainier (PAUL, Puyallup Drainage) show?
The latest readings from the provider: Volcano alert level: NORMAL · aviation code GREEN; Last USGS notice: Aug 25, 2025, 15:38 local time; Issued by: Cascades Volcano Observatory (USGS). They update with the provider's data, so they can be a few minutes old.