10:00 Conditions Update:Â After a dynamic storm over the past 24 hours, we’ve got a varied range of conditions on the mountain today, with 2 inches of new snow falling overnight alongside some freezing rain, all of which tops 8 inches of fresh snow from yesterday. Groomers are mostly skiing fast and firm, with some softer conditions near the top of Chair 3. Ungroomed terrain is pretty variable, with some areas wind-loaded overnight and others becoming a bit crusty as temperatures dropped this morning. It’s definitely worth taking things slowly and feeling out your tracks before diving into any challenging terrain today. The weather is clearing up, with sun intermittently hitting the slopes as the clouds begin to disperse. We’ll see you out there!
7:15 Operations Update: Due to high winds at the summit and the forecast for continued high winds, Chair 2 will be closed today, 12/18.
6:30 Conditions Report: The wild winter weather continues this morning. After an amazing day yesterday with over 8″ of new snow over the day yesterday, we’ve seen a significant warm-up in the early morning hours today (Wednesday). Snow changed to a wintery mix of freezing rain and snow at the summit and rain and snow in the Base Area around 2am this morning and continues lightly as of 6am. We are also experiencing high winds at the summit; the forecast is that those winds will continue this morning. We will be monitoring Chair 2, and there is a chance that it could start the day on hold due to high winds.
Conditions will be variable based on elevation and likely to change over the course of the day. Due to the warmer temps, there will be limited grooming this morning. Expect firmer to harder conditions at the summit, becoming softer and more variable as you lose elevation and near mid-mountain. It will be a good day to stick to the designated runs and feel out your first tracks.
Operations Info
Forecast
Wednesday 12/18 –A chance of snow and freezing rain before 7am, then a chance of snow between 7am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 25 by 4pm. Very windy, with a west wind 32 to 37 mph decreasing to 18 to 23 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Mountain OperationsÂ
Wednesday 12/18 Â – Open 9am-4pm
For the full, planned operations calendar CLICK HERE.
Lift Status*
Chairs 1, 3, and 4 are planned as open, as well as the Pika Peak Rope Tow and Ottobahn Carpet. Chair 2 will be closed due to high winds. 100Laps Rope Tow will be closed due to the warm overnight temperatures and variable conditions.
*Lift configuration may change at any time.Â
Terrain**
Early season conditions exist. Low coverage in places. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.
For a full grooming report, click here.
**Run status may change at any time. Additional terrain will open as conditions permit.
Base Area Operations
Season Pass/Ticket Office
OPEN at 8am each day.Â
Day tickets are $89 for ages 25-69, $79 for ages 18-24, $69 for ages 13-17, $59 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under and $19 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online.
Food Service**
Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 10:30am-4pm
Ka-Wham Cafe – CLOSED
Midway Lodge – OPEN 10:30am-1pm
**All listed hours may vary.
Rental Shop
OPEN 8am-4:30pm
Retail Shop
OPEN 8am-4:30pm
Ski SchoolÂ
OPEN 8am-4:30pm
For lesson availability, CLICK HERE.
Uphill Policy
Modified Uphill Policy In Effect.
Winch cat operations are underway on the mountain and will be marked with signs. Stay far away!!! EXTREME DANGER. Runs undergoing winch cat operations are CLOSED to uphill and downhill travel. If Bomber Bowl and the standard uphill route is closed due to winch cat operations then uphill skiers can use Tumwater and Sunspot to reach the top of the mountain. Run/area closure status may change at any time.
