Mt. Hood has lift-served skiing on several sides of the mountain, plus Sno-Parks for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. Snow depth and avalanche danger below update automatically, so check them before you drive up.
| Snow station | Depth | 24 h | 7 days | Water content |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Hood Test SiteSouth side, below Timberline · 5,380 ft | 8″ | 0″ | -2″ | 2.2″ (183% of normal) |
| FifteenmileEast side · 5,970 ft | 7″ | -1″ | -3″ | 2.6″ |
| Red HillNorth side · 4,410 ft | 1″ | -1″ | -1″ | 1.2″ (200% of normal) |
| Mud RidgeSouth side, near Trillium Lake · 4,070 ft | 0″ | 0″ | 0″ | 0.2″ |
| Clear LakeSoutheast, Highway 26 · 3,810 ft | 0″ | — | 0″ | 0.2″ |
| Blazed AlderWest side, Bull Run · 3,660 ft | 0″ | 0″ | 0″ | 0.3″ |
Heading into the backcountry? Check the Northwest Avalanche Center forecast first, carry the right gear and know how to use it.
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort
Cooper Spur Mountain Resort, on Mt. Hood's north side, pairs a lift-served ski and tubing hill with a groomed Nordic trail for…
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Area
Mt. Hood Meadows is a full-service ski resort off Highway 35 with two base lodges, ski schools, and summer chairlift rides and…
Mt. Hood Skibowl Ski Area
Mt. Hood Skibowl, dating to 1928, has winter skiing, night skiing and tubing plus summer alpine slides, just off US 26 at…
Timberline Lodge & Ski Area
Timberline Lodge & Ski Area is a Depression-era ski lodge and mountain retreat on Mt. Hood and a National Historic Landmark.
Timberline Summit Pass Ski Area
Timberline Summit Pass Ski Area, in the center of Government Camp since 1927, is a one-chairlift hill known for tubing and learning…
Groomed and ungroomed trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, plus sledding hills. An Oregon Sno-Park permit is needed to park at them in season.
Barlow Pass Sno-Park & Trailhead
4,150 ft
Trailhead and Sno-Park on Highway 35 near US 26, along the Historic Barlow Road, with Pacific Crest Trail access and backcountry ski…
Bennett Pass Sno-Park & Trailhead
4,700 ft
A higher-elevation sno-park and trailhead off the Mt. Hood Meadows access road on Highway 35, with vault toilets and room for about…
Billy Bob Sno-Park
3,500 ft
A shared-use Sno-Park west of Dufur with groomed snowmobile trails, ungroomed ski routes, and summer staging for mountain biking.
Boy Scout Camp Sno-Park
A small roadside Sno-Park on Highway 35 in the Hood River Ranger District that mostly serves as parking for the private Boy…
Frog Lake Sno-Park & Trailhead
A trailhead and Sno-Park off Highway 26 with trails to Frog Lake and the Pacific Crest Trail, plus skiing and snowmobiling in…
Glacier View Sno-Park & Trailhead
Trailhead and winter Sno-Park on Highway 26 opposite Ski Bowl near Government Camp, with links into the Government Camp trail system.
Government Camp Highway Maintenance Sno-Park
A simple sno-park at the junction of US Highway 26 and Timberline Road, with parking for about 80 cars and a trailhead…
Little John Sno-Park & Campground
A winter snow play area with a warming shelter on Highway 35 in the Hood River Ranger District, plus a small campground…