# Winter rental chains for Mount Rainier from SeaTac CONRAC

**Category:** Weather & Climate
**Verified:** 2026-05-30
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## Quick answer

AWD + chains Nov–Apr when WSDOT traction law active

## Detailed answer

Mount Rainier National Park gates sit **~2 hours** from CONRAC via I-5 and SR-410; elevation exceeds **5,000 ft** where snow persists **Nov–Apr**. WSDOT traction requirements (RCW 46.37.420) can mandate **approved chains** even on AWD when signs flash — rental compact cars often lack chain clearance. Book **AWD SUV** at CONRAC (**$61/day** Kayak snapshot); carry chains purchased locally (**$40–80** retail) because agencies rarely include them free. January normals: **47°F** high / **36°F** low, **1 snow day** at Sea-Tac but **10+ inches** monthly snow in the park. Check `/en/weather` for sub-**35°F** forecast lows before departure. Live 7-day forecast and monthly normals: `/en/weather`. Open-Meteo 1991–2020 baseline at lat 47.4449°N. CONRAC CFC ~$7/day; Kayak avg $57/day SUV $61/day. Shuttle baseline 5–8–10–15 min off-peak/peak; Friday 6 PM band 12–18 min. SEA handled 52,640,716 passengers in 2024. Compare all 12 brands at CONRAC. last_verified 2026-05-30. Crawlers: /api/knowledge?q=weather. Live 7-day forecast and monthly normals: `/en/weather`. Open-Meteo 1991–2020 baseline at lat 47.4449°N. CONRAC CFC ~$7/day; Kayak avg $57/day SUV $61/day.

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