Season outlook
Expected base depth each month vs. normal, from models initialized September 2026.
November
Below normal46th percentile
December
Well below normal37th percentile
January
Well below normal37th percentile
February
Well below normal31st percentile
March
Well below normal28th percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
56 inthe usual depth
The mountain
- Vertical1,427 ft 3,600 ft to 5,027 ft
- Skiable terrain960 ac
- Average snowfall300 in a season
- Season passIndy Pass
- Lifts9
- Marked runs62 16 mi of piste
Terrain by difficulty
- Beginner35%6 mi
- Intermediate16%3 mi
- Advanced49%8 mi
Getting there
PDX
Drive from Portlandregional airport
1 h 2252 mi
What this hill is
The mountain's own character, scored the same way for every resort on the site.
Big resorta little
Hidden gemstrongly
Powdera little
Groomersstrongly
Backcountrya little
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 | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 5 in | 1 in – 15 in | 43 in | 1 °C | 43% |
| December | 26 in | 9 in – 38 in | 88 in | -2 °C | 38% |
| January | 42 in | 19 in – 67 in | 85 in | -1 °C | 41% |
| February | 54 in | 26 in – 81 in | 76 in | -1 °C | 42% |
| March | 65 in | 37 in – 92 in | 51 in | 1 °C | 41% |
| April | 56 in | 36 in – 87 in | 23 in | 3 °C | 43% |
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