Randle Mushroom Calendar

Randle sits in the Cascades and a notably dry climate — about 0 inches of rain a year. The ground warms and reaches early fruiting potential around April, by which point the average last frost (Apr 24) has usually passed. Through summer, localized storms can set off scattered fruitings, but widespread flushes are rare until more consistent rain returns in October. The first frosts around Oct 15 eventually close the main season, though hardy cool-season species hang on.

Best months September, October, and November
Ground warms ~April
Frost-free Apr 24 – Oct 15
Annual rain 0"
Driest June through September
Species tracked 3

What Fruits When Near Randle

JFMAMJJASONDMorelregSpring KingregKing BoleteregMatsutakeregChanterelleHedgehogOysterregLobsterBear's HeadregBlewitregThe PrinceregShaggy Manereg

Shading shows when each species typically fruits within about 10 miles, not abundance. Based on iNaturalist observation trends. reg = pooled from the surrounding area where local sightings were sparse.

The Shape of the Season

All species combined — local observations within about 10 miles, by month.

Weather Through the Year

Average daily high–low (°F)

The Forest Around Randle

Dominant tree species within about 10 km — the hosts that shape which mushrooms grow here.

  • Douglas-fir55.3%
  • Western Hemlock26.1%
  • Red Alder12.1%
  • Bigleaf Maple6.6%

Species to Know Near Randle

Lobster Lobster Peaks in November Photo: Drew Henderson, Mushroom Observer (CC BY-SA) Chanterelle Chanterelle Peaks in November Photo: Jeremy Collison (CC BY-NC) Hedgehog Hedgehog Peaks in November Photo: Dave W, Mushroom Observer (CC BY-SA)

Common Questions

When is mushroom season in Randle?

Near Randle, most mushroom activity arrives with the fall rains. The strongest months in the local observation record are September, October, and November.

When do morels fruit near Randle?

Morel reports in the surrounding region peak in May. Timing tracks soil temperature, so south-facing slopes and lower elevations start earlier and higher ground runs later.

What mushrooms grow near Randle?

3 species show up in the observation record within about 10 miles of Randle, including Chanterelle, Hedgehog, Lobster. The calendar above shows when each one typically fruits.

Want live conditions instead of climatology? The Forayz map layers soil moisture, soil temperature, snow cover, and recent burns over the same area.

Nearby Calendars in Washington

Climate normals: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020). Season-onset timing is an air-temperature proxy, not a soil reading.