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Tier B — Favored

📷 Mission Ridge

North America

Mission Ridge

Closed for the season

Season ended March 22, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:03 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed March 22

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

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2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 9:03 AM•Weather at base: 1423m

Overview

Mission Ridge is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended March 22, 2026). Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 09:03 UTC.

Resort Guide

Mission Ridge is a ski resort located in Wenatchee, Washington, offering over 2,000 acres of skiable terrain and 36 designated runs. The resort is known for its sunny weather, dry powder, and unique volcanic ridge setting, providing sweeping views of the Cascade Mountains. Key amenities include four chairlifts, a modern base area with dining and rental services, and a variety of terrain suitable for all ability levels. Mission Ridge stands out for its uncrowded slopes, family-friendly atmosphere, and a blend of groomed runs and challenging off-piste options.

Resort Info

Summit2073m
Base1423m
Vertical650m
Lifts6
Runs70
Skiable Area2000 acres
Average snowfall200 inches / 508 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedMarch 22, 2026
Projected openingDecember 6, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Indy Pass

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Powder Alliance

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Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.

Top Après Ski

Hampton Lodge – Known for its relaxed mountain vibe and spacious outdoor deck, Hampton Lodge at Mission Ridge is a favorite après-ski spot where guests gather for local craft beers, hearty comfort food, and stunning views of the Cascade Mountains.

Snow Summary

2073mECMWF Model

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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 09:03 AM UTC

Depth by source

every reading we have
  • SNOTELBase 0cm

The headline depth uses the most trusted available source. We show every reading so you can judge for yourself.

Base

1423m

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7.5°C

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2.6km/h

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2073m

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El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Mission Ridge El Niño rank & forecast

Mission Ridge ranks #175 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier B, +3% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier B — Favored: Modest El Niño upside (+3% to +8% vs normal). Often a solid pick, without the biggest Andes-style swings.

#175 of 488Tier B — Favored

Strong-event signal: +3% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mission Ridge averaged +3% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -24%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +44%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −24%'15-16 −11%'23-24 +44%

Signal = average snowfall in the three strongest El Niño winters since 1996 ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24) vs this resort's own 30-year ERA5 baseline. n=3 — a lean, not a law. Updated monthly against measured snowfall Dec–Mar.

Full El Niño report →

Live Conditions

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Local Reports

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SnowSure™ Forecast Range

Daily Snowfall Forecast by Model

Black line = verified SnowSure™ blend (not a simple average). Weights update weekly from measured snowfall at SNOTEL stations and resort reports.

SnowSure™ blend — verified model weighting

The black line is not a simple average. For Mission Ridge (rockies), we combine seven global weather models using weights learned from daily forecast verification — comparing each model's prediction to measured snowfall (SNOTEL, resort reports, ERA5).

  • 1.Horizon buckets: days 1–3, 4–7, and 8–14 each get separate weights — short-range skill differs from long-range.
  • 2.Regional calibration: weights come from verified error in this geography (Rockies, Alps, Japan, etc.), recalculated weekly.
  • 3.Ground truth only: we never grade a forecast against another model — only against measured snow.

Building verification history for this resort.

How we verify forecasts →

Hourly Forecast Detail

AM / PM / Night breakdown with wind and freezing level

NWP models refresh up to 4× daily · Last synced Aug 28, 9:03 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
14 / 3
Sat, Aug 29
7 / 11.5mm
Sun, Aug 30
12 / 0
Mon, Aug 31
16 / 5
Tue, Sep 1
16 / 5
Wed, Sep 2
9 / 20.6mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)000000000000000000
Precip (mm)0000.60.90000000000000.6
Temp (°C)813537251241116812157684
Wind (km/h)41451319102844622855118
Gusts (km/h)224630465941173123183927314743313940

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2073m)

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10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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13.8°

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16 km/h

Sat

29

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7.4°

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30

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12.4°

0.2°

9 km/h

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31

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16.4°

4.7°

7 km/h

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16.4°

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9.4°

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13 km/h

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8.4°

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7 km/h

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6

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13.2°

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4 km/h

Summit elevation (2073m) • ECMWF model

Avalanche

Off-season — no rating published

Northwest Avalanche Center

Watch for signs of unstable snow such as recent avalanches, cracking in the snow, and audible collapsing. Avoid traveling on or under similar slopes.

Read the official bulletin ↗

SnowSure relays the official avalanche bulletin and does not issue avalanche forecasts. Read the full bulletin at the issuer’s link and make your own terrain decisions. Not a substitute for avalanche education, equipment, or local knowledge.

Getting There

Drive times & access

6 cameras · 2 sensors nearby

Official map ↗

Drive conditions

Quiet — No winter restrictions — typical off-season pavement

No chain controls or closures on the highways SnowSure watches near Mission Ridge. Nearest roadside sensor (Blewett Pass on US 97 at mp 163.75, 14.4 km): Above freezing, air 9°C. Late-season / summer readings are not a winter forecast. The resort road status and the official DOT map are authoritative — re-check before you drive.

SnowSure take from the live sensors. Not the resort's road status.

Roadside weather sensors

Blewett Pass on US 97 at mp 163.75

14.4 km · WSDOT

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Lauderdale Junction

25.3 km · WSDOT

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10°C
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5 km/h

Highway cameras near Mission Ridge

US 97 at MP 163.8: Blewett Pass Summit road camera
US 97 at MP 163.8: Blewett Pass Summit14.5 km · WSDOT
SR 28 Spur at MP 0.67 road camera
SR 28 Spur at MP 0.6714.7 km · WSDOT
SR 28 at MP 4.64B: Bypass at Riverview road camera
SR 28 at MP 4.64B: Bypass at Riverview14.8 km · WSDOT
SR 285 at MP 0.6 East: Wenatchee road camera
SR 285 at MP 0.6 East: Wenatchee15 km · WSDOT
SR 285 at MP 0.6 North: Wenatchee road camera
SR 285 at MP 0.6 North: Wenatchee15 km · WSDOT
SR 28 at MP 4.3B: Bypass at Grant Rd road camera
SR 28 at MP 4.3B: Bypass at Grant Rd15.1 km · WSDOT

Live highway sensors & cameras within ~30–40 km, via WSDOT. Conditions on the drive, not the mountain — the resort's own road status is authoritative. Always re-check before a winter drive.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 09:03 AM UTC

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Off-season · 225cm full-season avg

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5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~236.2 cm. That's 21% below the 5-year average (299 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 5% above the 30-year average (225 cm).

Mission Ridge Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 251cm with an average of 105 snowfall days per season. The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).

Average monthly snowfall history
MonthAvg SnowfallSnowfall DaysAvg Base DepthMax Base DepthBiggest Snowfall
November33.7cm14 days6cm18cm8.8cm
December58.8cm19 days31cm52cm11.9cm
January52.7cm18 days55cm74cm11.4cm
February41.1cm16 days60cm73cm9.6cm
March33.1cm17 days54cm71cm7.9cm
April15.3cm10 days27cm45cm4.1cm
May4.4cm4 days5cm16cm2.2cm

Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.

Season at a Glance

Next season(2026-27)

Opens Dec 6, 2026

Multi-season averages will appear once SnowSure has tracked more than one full season.

ENSO seasonal analog

History · not a forecast

In 10 past El Niño winters at Mission Ridge, ERA5 season snowfall median was 193 cm (76 in), about 13% below this resort’s long-term median. This is a historical analog from reanalysis — not a prediction of this winter’s storm track.

Prevailing ONI

El Niño

MJJ 2026 · ANOM +1.39°C

Analog season median

193 cm

10 El Niño winters · 13% below median

All-season median

222 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10193 cm154 cm – 277 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12228 cm197 cm – 387 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8268 cm187 cm – 339 cm2025, 2024, 2016, 2013, 2012, 2003

Season snowfall from Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis (~9 km). ENSO phase from NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index. Relative phase differences are more trustworthy than absolute cm totals. Source: NOAA CPC Oceanic Niño Index + Open-Meteo ERA5 via SnowSure season archive.

Best Months to Visit

February

Peak Season

January

Peak Season

March

Good

December

Good

Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.

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Frequently asked questions about Mission Ridge

Where is Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge runs from a base elevation of 1,423 m (4,669 ft) to a summit of 2,073 m (6,801 ft), giving a vertical drop of 650 m (2,133 ft).
How big is Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge has 2,000 acres (809 hectares) of skiable terrain, 70 marked runs and 6 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge is on the Indy Pass and Powder Alliance. 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 Mission Ridge?
Mission Ridge typically operates from December to March. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Mission Ridge get in a typical season?
Mission Ridge averages 200 inches / 508 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Mission Ridge in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #175 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier B · strong-event signal +3% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Mission Ridge averaged +3% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. The pattern has historically leaned mildly in this resort's favor for winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -24%, '15-16 -11%, '23-24 +44%. A pattern, not a promise.