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Mt. Hood Meadows Resort Guide
Opens December 4, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Opens Dec 4
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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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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Mt. Hood Meadows
Lifts
12
Skiable area
2150 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.1 mi
Share of terrain by difficulty
- Beginner15% of terrain
- Intermediate40% of terrain
- Advanced15% of terrain
- Expert30% of terrain
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- High-speed quad5
- Quad chair1
- Double chair4
Resort Info
Season dates
Opened by Thanksgiving 3 of 10 seasons on record · last miss 2025-26
Top Après Ski
Vertical – This popular après-ski bar and restaurant at Mt. Hood Meadows is known for its panoramic mountain views, craft cocktails, and relaxed yet lively atmosphere, making it a favorite spot for skiers to unwind after a day on the slopes.
Season vs Historic
Updated Fri, Oct 30, 10:05 PM UTC
21cm
Season Total
This Season to Date
-23%
vs 5-Year Avg
27cm avg by now
+108%
vs 30-Year Avg
10cm avg by now
27cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
This season is at 20.8 cm to date. The last completed season totaled ~20.8 cm. That's 23% below the 5-year average (27 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 108% above the 30-year average (10 cm).
Mt. Hood Meadows Season Snowfall
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Mt. Hood Meadows Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 501cm with an average of 80 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 48% above this average (740cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 57cm | 9 days | 9cm | 28cm | 15cm |
| December | 104cm | 15 days | 40cm | 70cm | 17cm |
| January | 99cm | 14 days | 72cm | 106cm | 19cm |
| February | 86cm | 12 days | 86cm | 112cm | 17cm |
| March | 77cm | 14 days | 97cm | 123cm | 15cm |
| April | 45cm | 9 days | 69cm | 98cm | 11cm |
| May | 15cm | 3 days | 20cm | 51cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
49 days scored, from 22 Feb
71
Best Day
12 Mar
6
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
7
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5624 Feb13cm
- 5123 Feb6cm
- 4922 Feb7cm
March 2026
- 7112 Mar20cm
- 6811 Mar10cm
- 6813 Mar24cm
April 2026
- 392 Apr6cm
- 381 Apr2cm
- 363 Apr6cm
February scored highest for Mt. Hood Meadows in 2025-26. Based on 49 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
Season at a Glance
Next season(2026-27)
Opens Dec 4, 2026
Through Apr 12, 2027
Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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.
