The season has concluded at Mt. Bachelor. It was a rough season, but the crews really worked hard to keep the poor conditions as best they could for everyone. Stay safe this summer.
Continue Reading Mt. Bachelor officially wrapped up the 2025–26 ski season on Sunday. The resort says the slopes are now uncontrolled and unpatrolled, and asks visitors to stay clear of equipment and crews working on the mountain. According to the resort’s website, the season wrapped up with a total of 206 inches of snow.
Continue Reading Sunday marks the final day of the season at Mt. Bachelor, wrapping up one of the shortest seasons on record. A late-season storm delivered roughly two feet of fresh snow from this past Wednesday evening into Thursday morning, creating what many staff and visitors called the best day on the slopes all year — a
Continue ReadingIt is a beautiful spring day up in the Cascades! If you are heading to the mountains this weekend, you can expect plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures. Current Conditions We are seeing classic spring conditions across our local peaks. There has been no new snowfall in the last 24 hours, but with highs reaching
Continue ReadingThe mid-week storm has moved out, and we’re shifting into a dry but mostly cloudy weekend for the Cascades. Mt. Bachelor: No new snow today, but the mountain has a solid base for their final weekend of the season. Roads: Santiam and Willamette passes are clear and dry this afternoon. Watch for isolated slick spots
Continue Reading The region is entering a short dry period. If you’re heading to the mountain early, expect a cold and calm start. Skies will be mostly sunny, temperatures will gradually warm into the 40s. It should be a great day to enjoy RendezVan at Mt. Bachelor! The resort is staying open through Sunday, so there’s still
Continue Reading The Winter Storm Warning for the Cascades expired early this morning, but we are still seeing some lingering winter-like conditions at higher elevations. CLEAR SKIES AT THE SUMMIT: A view from the top of the Sunrise Lift at Mt. Bachelor on Thursday afternoon shows clear conditions following a morning of fresh snowfall. (Photo Courtesy: Mt.
Continue Reading The winter storm delivered! Mt. Bachelor picked up 17 inches of fresh snow in the last 24 hours. A perfect way to kick off RendezVan! The event runs April 16 through the 19th. Timberline is also open, giving skiers and riders more chances to enjoy fresh powder across the northern Oregon Cascades. Keep in mind,
Continue Reading The Cascades are getting some much-needed snow as the season is coming to an end at Mt. Bachelor. Over a foot of new snow has already fallen and the chance for more continues into the night. Get out tomorrow and enjoy the rides. Temps are just below freezing at Bachelor, so the snow is a
Continue Reading A spring snow event will impact the Cascades today through Thursday morning. Snow totals of 6 to 12 inches are expected in the mountains, with higher amounts possible in the Northern Oregon Cascades. Gusty winds could create issues for ski lifts. There are still a few more chances to get in some runs at Mt.
Continue Reading A robust snow event will impact the Cascades through Wednesday night into Thursday morning (before dawn). Expect about a foot of new snow in the northern Oregon Cascades near Timberline and about 8 – 10″ at Mt. Bachelor. Unfortunately, the winds will be howling when the snow is falling Wednesday, so possible issues with lifts,
Continue Reading A spring snowstorm is set to bring one last decent snow before the lifts stop spinning. The timing isn’t ideal for our snow-starved season, as several resorts have already closed or are preparing to wrap up soon. Mt. Bachelor stays open through Sunday, so there are still a few opportunities to get in some late-season
Continue Reading With the snow starved season coming to an end at Bachelor this weekend, at least we will get one more swan song of snow before the lifts stop spinning. Wednesday through Thursday we will see about a foot of new snow in the Central Oregon Cascades, and possibly around 18 – 20″ at Timberline. The
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Winter is hanging on in the Cascades, but the season is winding down quickly. Here is your update for local resorts and mountain travel: Resort Status: Who’s Still Spinning? Spring Snow at West Village: A wintry scene at the Pine Marten lift as fresh snow continues to fall at Mt. Bachelor. While clouds have settled
Continue ReadingWinter is returning to the Cascades tonight! While the lower valleys remain wet, the East Slopes and surrounding resorts are bracing for significant wintry weather. According to the National Weather Service, snow levels will drop to 4,500 feet tonight and down to 4,000 feet by Monday morning. Key Highlights: Accumulation: High mountain areas can expect
Continue ReadingWhile the valleys see spring showers, the Cascades are holding onto winter for just a bit longer. Here’s the outlook for the high country: The Forecast: Expect a mix of rain and snow at higher elevations through the weekend. While the base areas may stay damp, the peaks should see some white stuff as temperatures hover near freezing.
Continue Reading Not much hope left for the season as Bachelor is calling it a season next weekend. Hours of operation will be changing at Mt. Hood Meadows and Timberline may follow shortly. The rain today will soften up most of the remaining snow and although there will be a chance for some light snow from Sunday
Continue Reading Our warm, dry winter season this year has kept new snow from falling at all of our ski areas. Bases are starting to decrease as multiple resorts have closed or are starting to wrap up season operations. While a chance for high-elevation snow is possible over the coming weekend, it may not be enough to
Continue Reading There may be some moisture coming through the region later today, but it will be in the form of rain. A few thunderstorms are possible this afternoon as the temps rise into the 50s across the Cascades. Be aware, if you are riding the snow later today, there may be some issues with storms. Rainy
Continue Reading The conditions are deteriorating a bit as we deal with the above normal temperatures this week. Soft snow as the day moves along has been reported. Still great runs, you just need to be aware of the low snow spots and anything the resorts post for your safety. Rain is expected Thursday and Friday with
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