Base todayBare or trace
under 3 in at Schneider Meadows · 19 mi · 5,400 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?+4.0 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | Much less than usual | +4.0 °C |
| 14–20 NovPoor bet?+3.0 °C vs normal | Well below normal0 in · normally 4 in | Less than usual | +3.0 °C |
| 21–27 NovPoor bet?+1.4 °C vs normal | Well below normal2 in · normally 8 in | Near normal | +1.4 °C |
| 28 Nov – 4 DecPoor bet?+1.7 °C vs normal | Well below normal5 in · normally 12 in | Near normal | +1.7 °C |
| 5–11 DecPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | Well below normal9 in · normally 16 in | Less than usual | +1.6 °C |
| 12–18 DecPoor bet?+1.6 °C vs normal | Well below normal14 in · normally 22 in | Less than usual | +1.6 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized November 2026.
Monthly score
November
Poor bet
3 in expected · normally 5 in · 21st percentile
December
Poor bet
17 in expected · normally 27 in · 19th percentile
January
Marginal
39 in expected · normally 50 in · 19th percentile
February
Solid
46 in expected · normally 57 in · 20th percentile
March
Solid
46 in expected · normally 59 in · 23rd percentile
April
Marginal
35 in expected · normally 44 in · 24th 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
74% below20%
Base depth odds: 74% below · 20% near · 7% above normal
January
Well below normal
72% below21%
Base depth odds: 72% below · 21% near · 7% above normal
February
Well below normal
73% below20%
Base depth odds: 73% below · 20% near · 7% above normal
March
Well below normal
68% below25%
Base depth odds: 68% below · 25% near · 7% above normal
April
Well below normal
62% below30%
Base depth odds: 62% below · 30% near · 8% above normal
Snow station
The base and the outlook for this route come from the Schneider Meadows station, 675 ft above the trailhead. A station above the trailhead reads deep and holds its snow longer than the trailhead does.
The place
- TypeBackcountry route
- AreaWallowa Mountains
- Elevation4,730 ft to 7,430 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.