The mountains are dealing with above freezing temperatures once again and some light rain. This combination is melting the snow. Some resorts are comparing the conditions to more “springlike” than wintry conditions. As we move toward the weekend the conditions will improve and there is snow in the forecast. The temperatures will return to below
Continue ReadingWith temperatures currently on the warmer side, snow levels remain around 6-8k feet, but will steadily descend through the week and reach 3-5k by Friday as temperatures reduce with the cold front. We see a chance for some very light snowfall in the higher elevation peaks overnight Thursday into Friday.
Continue ReadingDry and mild weather has reduced the base at most of the resorts. The warmer conditions continue into the middle of the week and beyond but will be chilly enough to support some snow overnight. The forecast is calling for some off and on snow each of the next several days so expect to see
Continue ReadingWith warmer temperatures snow levels remain very high…over 7000 feet. These will drop to over 6000 feet through Wednesday, but decrease to between 4500 and 5500 feet on Thursday. Tonight into Wednesday, a cold front will approach the coast and then move eastward through the day Wednesday, bringing rain through Wednesday, and even the possibility
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The warmer weather has been decreasing the thickness of the snow at all of our area resorts. Base reports are down several inches from last Friday. The above normal weather will be present through the middle of the week with but there is hope on the horizon. Thursday we will see the mercury in the
Continue Reading Bouts of rain have taken their toll at our ski resorts. No new snowfall to report today, but all resorts remain open. We will see a shift in the weather pattern which will bring increases in rain, mountain snow and cooler temperatures later in the week.
Continue ReadingMost resorts saw little to zero snowfall over the past 24 hours. The snow levels are expected to be well above the 7000 ft. mark through the rest of the weekend and into early next week. Saturday will be a bit soggy as temps will hover around the middle to upper 30s at the 6000
Continue ReadingDue to a warm front bringing some widespread rain to the coast warm air mixing into our area will cause snow levels to rise quickly to around 8500 feet along the OR Cascades. As a result not much snow, if any is expected in this current bout of precipitation. Snow levels don’t appear to begin
Continue ReadingTemperatures on the mountains are on the cool, not cold side in some areas. New additions to the snow have been welcomed over the past day or so. As I have heard, any snow is good snow as there may be a few flakes falling on the mountains overnight. The unfortunate aspect to the forecast
Continue ReadingMt. Bachelor saw a few inches of snow in the last 24 hours and Timberline lodge added an inch, but despite on and off mixed precipitation which will likely continue at least through this morning, no significant new snowfall is expected in the immediately foreseeable forecast. More weather is headed our way tomorrow but snow
Continue ReadingThere will be some snow showers today over our resort locations as the lingering showers drop a couple more inches on the slopes. The next couple of days will see a few inches squeezed out of the atmosphere by the mountains, so enjoy. There is a bit of a concern for the weekend weather as
Continue ReadingThis morning more mixed precipitation is expected but on and off snow in the mountains throughout the morning and into the afternoon is looking likely, although the total amount is looking relatively light. Tonight the leading edge of an approaching weather system will begin to move into the region briefly bringing mostly dry conditions
Continue ReadingPlenty of sunshine today on the Cascades as we deal with an area of high pressure in Central Oregon. Tomorrow there will be some new snow added to the region before sunrise, so get prepared for a nice day on the slopes. Temperatures will be in the upper 20s most of the day in resort
Continue ReadingHere’s your Local Alert Snow Report for Tuesday morning, Jan. 23
Continue ReadingThere’s a possibility of some snow and possible rain in the mountains early today and lasting through the early afternoon. It does appear to transition to only the highest elevation peaks after that. There is, however, another weather disturbance moving in off the Pacific and bringing another round of precipitation late tonight and on Wednesday
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The warmer pattern is settling in for the week but the air is cold enough to support snow, but with some periods of wintry mix precip mingled into the fall. The temperatures at the base of the mountain should be enough to support snow most areas. There is a chance for snow off and on
Continue ReadingSnow levels will remain above about 5000 ft for most of the short term forecast period. They will come down a bit on Tuesday behind this current weather disturbance to 4000-5000 ft. However, that is still high enough to keep snow confined to the higher mountains.
Continue ReadingHere’s a look at our snow report! Mt. Bachelor saw 4 inches of new snow while Mt. Hood Meadows saw 3 more inches. Not much to report for the rest of the resorts. No major snowfall expected over the next several days, but there will be persistent pattern of snow each day. Temperatures will be
Continue ReadingSome new snow in many area resorts over the last 24 hours and as some of the weather was mixed precipitation, there are some variable conditions and wet snow possible in the mountains. Despite a bit of a break from wintry weather today, another mix of rain and snow is forecast to take place Saturday
Continue ReadingSnow is falling at a nice clip over the Cascades today. Mt. Bachelor has sent us a note that they are pleased to announce they have received over 100 inches of snow so far this month. There is more snow on the way as the weekend approaches. Might not be all that much tomorrow, but
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