MT. HOOD SKIBOWL

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MT. HOOD SKIBOWL

April 25, 2024

108.0" Snowpack (87% of Normal)

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49° Partly Sunny

No new snow to report today, with snowpack levels sitting at 108.0".

Weather today, partly sunny, with a high near 49. west northwest wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Up to 17" of more snowfall forecasted over the next 5 days.

Terrain Surface	NA
Powder Score	NA
Snowpack Percent Normal	87%
Max Recorded Snowpack	257"
Snowfall Next 24 Hours	0"
Snowfall Next 5 Days	16.76"

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Snowpack Depth (Past 7 Days)

Data sourced from Mt Hood Test Site

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Snow Forecast

5 Day Snow Forecast

Weather into tomorrow, Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 40. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

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Long Term Outlook

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Seasonal Snow Comparison

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Snowpack levels are currently 7% below average, with snowpack depth last observed at 108 inches.

Snowpack Density

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Wet, heavy snowfall generally consists of atleast 12.5% water content or higher for every foot of snow. Lighter, drier snow might contain up to 1.0 inch of water for every foot of snow; up to 8.3% water.

Ski Area Summary

Mt. Hood Skibowl

Mt. Hood SkiBowl is the largest night skiing area in the United States and is located in Oregon. The resort offers 960 acres of skiable terrain with 34 runs, including the longest run in Oregon: the 3.5-mile-long Upper Bowl. For beginners, the resort offers a dedicated learning area called the Buttercup area, which is ideal for first-timers. An interesting fact is that SkiBowl was the first ski resort in the country to install the conveyor lift, which was invented by the resort's founder, Gene Timm. The best apres ski bar is the Starlight Cafe and Bar, which offers live music, food, and drinks.

Terrain Overview

Mount Hood Skibowl ski resort in Oregon is located on the southern slopes of Mount Hood, which is part of the Cascade Range. The resort offers skiing, snowboarding, and tubing on various slopes and terrain features on Mount Hood. Some of the pertinent mountain aspects of Mount Hood Skibowl ski resort include:

1. Mount Hood: The main mountain that the resort is located on. Mount Hood is an active stratovolcano and the highest peak in Oregon, standing at 11,240 feet (3,426 meters) above sea level.

2. Cascade Range: Mount Hood is part of the Cascade Range, a major mountain range that extends from British Columbia in Canada down to northern California. The range is known for its volcanic peaks, including Mount Hood, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Rainier.

3. Terrain features: Mount Hood Skibowl ski resort offers a variety of terrain features, including groomed runs, moguls, glades, and terrain parks. The resort also has night skiing and snow tubing options.

4. Elevation: The base elevation of Mount Hood Skibowl is around 3,600 feet (1,097 meters) and the summit elevation is 5,066 feet (1,544 meters). The resort offers a vertical drop of around 1,500 feet (457 meters).

Overall, Mount Hood Skibowl ski resort offers a unique skiing and snowboarding experience on the slopes of Mount Hood, with stunning views of the surrounding Cascade Range.