Mt. Bachelor Reports Record Snowfall and Exciting Events for the New Year
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BEND, Ore (KTVZ) — Mt. Bachelor is celebrating a stellar holiday season as recent storms have delivered nearly 5 feet of snow, bringing the snow base to an impressive 108 inches at the base and 135 inches at mid-mountain.
With a total of 212 inches of snowfall so far this season, the resort has already surpassed half of its average annual snowfall. In the past 24 hours alone, Mt. Bachelor received 15 inches of fresh snow, with more snow showers expected throughout the day, making for some of the best ski and ride conditions in North America this holiday season.
As of December 29, Mt. Bachelor boasts the deepest snow base and the most overnight snowfall in the region, surpassing other resorts in Oregon and Washington. The forecast calls for continued snow next week.
Upcoming Events at Mt. Bachelor:
New Year's Eve Luminaria – Tuesday, December 31
The Mt. Bachelor Nordic Center invites guests to a magical evening of skiing and snowshoeing along candlelit trails. The Nordic Café will serve a full menu of food and beverages, and participants are encouraged to wear costumes and glow-in-the-dark attire. This self-guided experience requires a Half-Day Nordic Trail Pass or a Nordic Season Pass.
Irish New Year's Eve Celebration – Tuesday, December 31
Join Mt. Bachelor for its first-ever Kid’s Après event featuring gingerbread cookie decorating and an Irish New Year’s countdown at 4:00 p.m. The celebration continues with a ball drop at Rock Bar in the West Village Lodge.
