📷 Willamette Pass
North America
Willamette Pass
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 6
Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.
Last Snowfall
Oct 30
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Past 10 Days
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7-Day Forecast
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Snow Depth
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Willamette Pass is projected to open December 6, 2026. Here is when it is usually best to book.
Best months to book
- #1February83cm avg · last season 35.6
- #2March79cm avg · last season 23
- #3January96cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #1 1 Mar – 7 Mar · last season 32.1
- #2 22 Feb – 28 Feb · last season 35.6
- #3 8 Mar – 14 Mar · last season 24.1
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, 09:09 PM UTC
Terrain
Projected to open Dec 6
Projected to open December 6, 2026
30 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Snow Summary
Updated Oct 30 at 9:09 PM
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.Unlock with Pro
No measurement at mid height (1,799m) reached us: past snow shown is the model's estimate at the summit.
Maps
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Webcams & Proof of Powder
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About Willamette Pass
Willamette Pass is a ski resort located in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, offering 555 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort features a vertical drop of 1,563 feet, high-speed lifts including the state's only six-passenger lift, and amenities such as equipment rentals, lessons, and a day lodge. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and scenic alpine setting, Willamette Pass also provides opportunities for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, making it a versatile destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Willamette Pass
- Where is Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass runs from a base elevation of 1,561 m (5,121 ft) to a summit of 2,037 m (6,683 ft), giving a vertical drop of 476 m (1,562 ft).
- How big is Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass has 555 acres (225 hectares) of skiable terrain, 30 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass is on the Power Pass. Access terms such as blackout dates and day limits vary by pass tier, so check the pass operator for the current season.
- When is ski season at Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass 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 Willamette Pass get in a typical season?
- Willamette Pass averages 430 inches / 1092 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Willamette Pass in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #184 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +2% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Willamette Pass averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 +37%. A pattern, not a promise.
