Base today11 inestimated at mid-mountain, 5,912 ft
measured 10 in at Mt Hood Test Site · 3 mi · 5,380 ft · read 1 Nov
74th percentile for this week of the year · usually 3 in, 0–16 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?-0.4 °C vs normal | Well above normal4 in · normally 2 in | no call | -0.4 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.8 °C vs normal | Well above normal5 in · normally 4 in | no call | -0.8 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.9 °C vs normal | Above normal9 in · normally 8 in | no call | +0.9 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+0.6 °C vs normal | About normal14 in · normally 12 in | no call | +0.6 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+0.7 °C vs normal | About normal20 in · normally 19 in | no call | +0.7 °C |
| 4–10 DecMarginal?+0.7 °C vs normal | About normal29 in · normally 29 in | no call | +0.7 °C |
Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized October 2026.
Monthly score
November
Well below normal30th percentile
December
Well below normal26th percentile
January
Well below normal24th percentile
February
Well below normal24th percentile
March
Well below normal23rd percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
108 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
54% below37% near10%
December
66% below27%
January
69% below23%
February
69% below23%
March
71% below23%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 108 in
The mountain
- Vertical2,777 ft 4,523 ft to 7,300 ft
- Skiable terrain2,150 ac
- Average snowfall430 in a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts11
- Marked runs94 35 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner16%6 mi
- Intermediate58%21 mi
- Advanced25%9 mi
Getting there
PDX
Drive from Portlandregional airport
1 h 4265 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resortstrongly
Hidden gembarely
Powderstrongly
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrystrongly
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 | 10 in | 2 in – 25 in2–25 in | 88 in | -2 °C | 43% |
| DecemberDec | 46 in | 17 in – 65 in17–65 in | 145 in | -4 °C | 38% |
| JanuaryJan | 75 in | 37 in – 113 in37–113 in | 138 in | -3 °C | 41% |
| FebruaryFeb | 96 in | 48 in – 139 in48–139 in | 123 in | -4 °C | 42% |
| MarchMar | 117 in | 71 in – 158 in71–158 in | 102 in | -2 °C | 41% |
| AprilApr | 108 in | 73 in – 154 in73–154 in | 56 in | 0 °C | 43% |
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