Base today13 inestimated at mid-mountain, 5,701 ft
measured 12 in at Morse Lake · 2 mi · 5,400 ft · read 1 Nov
78th percentile for this week of the year · usually 3 in, 0–18 in in nine seasons of ten
The next 6 weeks
Each week against its own normal. Models initialized 30 Oct.
| Weekly score | Base depth | Snowfall? | Temp. vs normal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct – 5 NovPoor bet?-0.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal7 in · normally 3 in | no call | -0.2 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.6 °C vs normal | Well above normal10 in · normally 6 in | no call | -0.6 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+1.2 °C vs normal | Well above normal14 in · normally 11 in | no call | +1.2 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+1.0 °C vs normal | About normal18 in · normally 18 in | no call | +1.0 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+1.0 °C vs normal | Below normal25 in · normally 28 in | no call | +1.0 °C |
| 4–10 DecMarginal?+1.0 °C vs normal | Below normal34 in · normally 36 in | no call | +1.0 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal29th percentile
December
Well below normal24th percentile
January
Well below normal21st percentile
February
Well below normal20th percentile
March
Well below normal20th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
118 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
55% below36% near9%
December
66% below26%
January
70% below22%
February
73% below20%
March
72% below21%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 118 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,602 ft 4,400 ft to 7,002 ft
- Skiable terrain2,600 ac
- Average snowfall486 in a season
- Season passIkon Pass
- Lifts11
- Marked runs83 22 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner17%4 mi
- Intermediate48%10 mi
- Advanced35%8 mi
Getting there
SEA
Drive from Seattle-Tacomaregional airport
1 h 5870 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gembarely
Powderoutstanding
Groomersstrongly
Backcountryoutstanding
Snowmakinga little
Villagea little
A typical season
Long-term normals from the snow stations mapped to this mountain.
| Month | Usual base | Thin to deep year? | New snow | Temp | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 12 in | 5 in – 32 in5–32 in | 100 in | 0 °C | 37% |
| DecemberDec | 50 in | 24 in – 67 in24–67 in | 168 in | -3 °C | 37% |
| JanuaryJan | 84 in | 48 in – 103 in48–103 in | 150 in | -2 °C | 37% |
| FebruaryFeb | 103 in | 64 in – 124 in64–124 in | 124 in | -3 °C | 41% |
| MarchMar | 118 in | 93 in – 148 in93–148 in | 123 in | -1 °C | 37% |
| AprilApr | 118 in | 82 in – 157 in82–157 in | 61 in | 1 °C | 40% |
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