📷 Mt. Hood Meadows
North America
Mt. Hood Meadows
Opens December 4, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Dec 4
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 28
2d agoPast 24 Hours
0cm
Past 48 Hours
4cm
Past 10 Days
7cm
7-Day Forecast
4cm
Snow Depth
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❄ Dense, settledMt. Hood Meadows opens December 4, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February86cm avg · last season 46.7
- #2March77cm avg · last season 38.8
- #3January99cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 56.4
- #2 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 46.7
- #3 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 40
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
Terrain
Opens Dec 4
Opens December 4, 2026
87 runs · 12 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 10:05 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
Past snow measured by Mt Hood Test Site SNOTEL at 1,640 m (5,380 ft), mid height.
Maps
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About Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows is a ski resort located on the southeast flank of Mt. Hood in Oregon, offering 2,150 acres of skiable terrain with a variety of runs for all ability levels. The resort features modern amenities including multiple dining options, equipment rentals, and ski and snowboard lessons. Known for its diverse terrain, scenic alpine views, and vibrant atmosphere, Mt. Hood Meadows stands out for its extensive night skiing and access to some of the most challenging in-bounds terrain in the Pacific Northwest.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Mt. Hood Meadows
- Where is Mt. Hood Meadows?
- Mt. Hood Meadows is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Mt. Hood Meadows?
- Mt. Hood Meadows runs from a base elevation of 1,372 m (4,501 ft) to a summit of 2,225 m (7,300 ft), giving a vertical drop of 853 m (2,799 ft).
- How big is Mt. Hood Meadows?
- Mt. Hood Meadows has 2,150 acres (870 hectares) of skiable terrain, 87 marked runs and 12 lifts.
- When is ski season at Mt. Hood Meadows?
- Mt. Hood Meadows typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Mt. Hood Meadows get in a typical season?
- Mt. Hood Meadows averages 325 inches / 826 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Mt. Hood Meadows in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #323 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier D · strong-event signal -8% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mt. Hood Meadows averaged -8% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Not a warning — a scheduling note. El Niño winters here tend to start slower and reward the late-winter core, when the base peaks and the El Niño headlines have pushed the crowds elsewhere. Aim February–March for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -40%, '15-16 -35%, '23-24 +52%.
