Mt. Bachelor gains inches of fresh snowfall while giving back to Central Oregon
MT. BACHELOR, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Mt. Bachelor received four inches of snow overnight, with forecasts predicting an additional t2-4 inches of accumulation throughout the day. Snow showers are expected to continue at the resort through the weekend.
As of Tuesday, the season total for snowfall has reached 117 inches. The mountain currently maintains a base depth of 44 inches. Grooming teams reported light powder across the hill, aided by cold overnight temperatures. While much of the mountain is open, the Northwest territory remains closed. Officials asked guests to respect all closure signage and stick to open terrain.
The new snowfall arrives alongside the resort's Play Forever Thursday initiative, which offers $99 lift tickets for online purchasers. A portion of the proceeds from this week's tickets will benefit the Central Oregon Avalanche Center.
The Play Forever initiative has donated more than $83,000 to local organizations since it launched in 2024. The program features a different nonprofit beneficiary each week throughout the winter season. Previous beneficiaries this year included the High Desert Food & Farm Alliance, Deschutes River Alliance, Healing Reins Equine Assisted Services and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Following this week's support for the Central Oregon Avalanche Center, upcoming beneficiaries include CASA of Central Oregon on Feb. 26 and OUT Central Oregon on March 5. The schedule for the remainder of the season includes SheJumps on March 12, Think Wild on March 19 and the Central Oregon Veterans Ranch on March 26.
To access the $99 ticket rate, guests must purchase their lift tickets online in advance. Travelers heading to the resort should be prepared for winter driving conditions. Officials recommend using high-clearance vehicles with 4WD or AWD capabilities, along with snow tires or chains. Drivers are encouraged to check for real-time traffic and weather updates before traveling.
Snow showers are expected to continue through the weekend. The Play Forever Thursday program will continue its weekly benefit schedule through March 26.
