Mt. Bachelor wraps up a busy Presidents Day weekend with big crowds, a bit more snow – and plenty of wind

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Many Central Oregonians spent part of their Presidents Day weekend skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Bachelor following recent snowfall.

The four inches of fresh snow recorded over the last two days provided some fresh powder for the holiday weekend visitors. Many residents from across the region traveled to the mountain to utilize the fresh snow during the three-day break.

While the resort received only a trace of new snow overnight leading into Monday, light snow showers persisted throughout the holiday. Visitors faced cold temperatures and windy conditions across the mountain during the final day of the long weekend.

High temperatures did hold below freezing throughout Monday. Mid-mountain temperatures hovered around 25 degrees.

Skiers and boarders also encountered windy conditions, with officials reporting breezy weather, while the 9,065-foot summit registered a maximum gust of 97 mph. But that wasn't the topper, as the Northwest Lift, at 8,000 feet elevation, recorded a maximum wind of 156 mph, according to the resort's mountain report.

Some much needed snow on the mountain combined with holiday to create the perfect day to hit the slopes. KTVZ went up to Bachelor and asked skier's about it.

Heather Heraeuous of Bend was full of energy as she finished up for the day. “We're loving the snow." She said, "We need the snow. We're excited to have it. And we did a rundown, which is actually quite glorious. The bottom here is all fluffy and fresh tracks. ”

Her friend, Martie Mcinney, who was visiting from Los Angeles added “(It's) so gorgeous. The snow is beautiful. It's not crowded. Everybody's nice. It's gorgeous. “

A larger than average crowd was gathered around the ski lift, and there was a flurry of acvitity and snow at the village.

Right now, Bachelor is on track to stay open till Memorial Day