Base today13 inestimated at mid-mountain, 4,314 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 | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | -0.4 °C |
| 6–12 NovPoor bet?-0.8 °C vs normal | Bare or tracenormally under 3 in | no call | -0.8 °C |
| 13–19 NovPoor bet?+0.9 °C vs normal | Above normal4 in · normally 4 in | no call | +0.9 °C |
| 20–26 NovPoor bet?+0.6 °C vs normal | About normal6 in · normally 6 in | no call | +0.6 °C |
| 27 Nov – 3 DecPoor bet?+0.7 °C vs normal | Below normal9 in · normally 10 in | no call | +0.7 °C |
| 4–10 DecPoor bet?+0.7 °C vs normal | Below normal14 in · normally 16 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 normal22nd percentile
February
Well below normal22nd percentile
March
Well below normal21st percentile
Aprilbeyond the models
56 inthe usual depth
Base depth outlook
The chance this month's base is below, near or above this mountain's normal.
November
53% below36% near11%
December
65% below27%
January
69% below23%
February
69% below24%
March
70% below23%
Aprilbeyond the models
the usual depth 56 in
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 | SunshineSun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NovemberNov | 5 in | 1 in – 15 in1–15 in | 43 in | 1 °C | 43% |
| DecemberDec | 26 in | 9 in – 38 in9–38 in | 88 in | -2 °C | 38% |
| JanuaryJan | 42 in | 19 in – 67 in19–67 in | 85 in | -1 °C | 41% |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 in | 26 in – 81 in26–81 in | 76 in | -1 °C | 42% |
| MarchMar | 65 in | 37 in – 92 in37–92 in | 51 in | 1 °C | 41% |
| AprilApr | 56 in | 36 in – 87 in36–87 in | 23 in | 3 °C | 43% |
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