Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Red Hill · 6 mi · 4,410 ft · read 12 Nov
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 7 Nov.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 NovPoor bet?+3.5 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | Much less than usual | +3.5 °C |
| 14–20 NovPoor bet?+1.8 °C vs normal | Well below normal1 in · normally 4 in | Less than usual | +1.8 °C |
| 21–27 NovPoor bet?+0.7 °C vs normal | Well below normal2 in · normally 7 in | Less than usual | +0.7 °C |
| 28 Nov – 4 DecPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | Well below normal5 in · normally 12 in | Less than usual | +1.4 °C |
| 5–11 DecPoor bet?+1.2 °C vs normal | Well below normal8 in · normally 18 in | Less than usual | +1.2 °C |
| 12–18 DecPoor bet?+1.5 °C vs normal | Well below normal11 in · normally 22 in | Less than usual | +1.5 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized November 2026.
Monthly score
November
Poor bet
2 in expected · normally 5 in · 22nd percentile
December
Poor bet
14 in expected · normally 29 in · 20th percentile
January
Poor bet
28 in expected · normally 45 in · 16th percentile
February
Marginal
49 in expected · normally 65 in · 15th percentile
March
Solid
63 in expected · normally 78 in · 16th percentile
April
Solid
62 in expected · normally 79 in · 20th percentile
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
Well below normal
68% below25%
Base depth odds: 68% below · 25% near · 7% above normal
December
Well below normal
76% below18%
Base depth odds: 76% below · 18% near · 6% above normal
January
Well below normal
76% below17%
Base depth odds: 76% below · 17% near · 7% above normal
February
Well below normal
78% below16%
Base depth odds: 78% below · 16% near · 6% above normal
March
Well below normal
79% below15%
Base depth odds: 79% below · 15% near · 6% above normal
April
Well below normal
75% below19%
Base depth odds: 75% below · 19% near · 6% above normal
Snow station
The base and the outlook for this route come from the Red Hill station, 589 ft above the trailhead. A station above the trailhead reads deep and holds its snow longer than the trailhead does.
The place
- TypeBackcountry route
- AreaMt. Hood
- Elevation3,820 ft to 6,070 ft
Before you go
The forecast and score here cover snow, sun and rain at the start and on the route above it. They leave out avalanche hazard, wind, finding your way in cloud, and whether the road is open. Check the avalanche forecast and the road status before you go.