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Timberline Lodge ski resort

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Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

📷 Timberline Lodge

North America

Timberline Lodge

Closed for the season

Season ended July 19, 2026 · reopens November 22, 2026

Conditions data updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:05 AM UTC · informational only

Closed for the season — closed July 19

Weather data is still collected for informational purposes.

Last Snowfall

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Past 24 Hours

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Past 48 Hours

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Past 10 Days

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14-Day Forecast

8.9cm

Snow Depth

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Powder Days

16

2026–27 season

Updated: Aug 28, 10:05 AM•Weather at base: 1433m

Overview

Timberline Lodge is a ski resort in North America, United States, currently closed for the season (Season ended July 19, 2026 · reopens November 22, 2026). The 14-day ensemble forecast across seven weather models (ECMWF, GFS, GEM, JMA, ICON, Météo-France, Met Norway) calls for ~9 cm (3.5 in) of new snow. Conditions last updated 2026-08-28 10:05 UTC.

Resort Guide

Timberline Lodge is a historic ski resort located on the south slope of Mount Hood in Oregon, offering year-round skiing and snowboarding on the Palmer Snowfield. The resort features a unique alpine lodge built in the 1930s, a variety of terrain for all skill levels, and amenities including multiple dining options, a heated outdoor pool, and comfortable accommodations. Timberline is distinguished by its high elevation, long ski season, and the iconic lodge, which is a National Historic Landmark. The resort provides a welcoming atmosphere for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and history lovers alike.

Resort Info

Summit2603m
Base1433m
Vertical1170m
Lifts9
Runs41
Skiable Area1685 acres
Average snowfall393 inches / 999 cm
CountryUnited States
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Season dates

Season endedJuly 19, 2026 · reopens November 22, 2026
Projected openingNovember 22, 2026

Future dates are operator estimates and may change.

Ski passes

Powder Alliance

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

Top Après Ski

Rams Head Bar – Located inside Timberline Lodge, this historic bar is renowned for its cozy alpine ambiance, signature hot buttered rum, and panoramic views of Mount Hood, making it a favorite spot for après-ski relaxation and socializing.

Snow Summary

2603mECMWF Model

Updated Aug 28, 2026 at 10:05 AM

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14-Day Forecast
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Snowfall Forecast Maps

Pacific Northwest & BC region

Current Conditions

Reported Fri, Aug 28, 10:05 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

1433m

Temp

6.5°C

Wind

3.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

8.9cm

Mid-Mountain

2018m

Temp

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Wind

4km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

8.9cm

Summit

2603m

Temp

-1.1°C

Wind

3.3km/h

Snow Depth

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14-Day Forecast

8.4cm

El Niño Outlook · Winter 2026-27

Timberline Lodge El Niño rank & forecast

Timberline Lodge ranks #352 of 488 SnowSure resorts — Tier E, −10% in strong El Niño winters.

Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter: Strong El Niño winters ran clearly below this resort’s own baseline (≤ −8%). Still skiable — schedule late season; one storm cycle can beat the climatology.

#352 of 488Tier E — Deep timing play — aim late winter

Strong-event signal: −10% vs this resort's 30-yr avg

In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Timberline Lodge averaged -10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -40%, '15-16 -35%, '23-24 +47%. A pattern, not a promise.

'97-98 −40%'15-16 −36%'23-24 +47%

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.

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Live Conditions

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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 Timberline Lodge (cascades), 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, 10:05 AM

Hourly Forecast Detail
 
Today
9 / -2
Sat, Aug 29
3 / -30.7cm1.5mm
Sun, Aug 30
9 / -5
Mon, Aug 31
14 / 0
Tue, Sep 1
6 / -20.5cm2.4mm
Wed, Sep 2
1 / -25.9cm8.4mm
PeriodAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Snow (cm)0000.60.10000000000.50.21.74
Precip (mm)0000.90.6000000001.50.90.32.45.7
Temp (°C)380-22-208-16133150-10-2
Wind (km/h)61481118135105810681389118
Gusts (km/h)173821294532163116193423284335304130

14-Day Snow Forecast by Model

Summit elevation (2603m)

ECMWF
9.6cm
GFS
9.3cm
GEM
6.9cm
JMA
14.8cm
ICON
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Météo-Fr
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SnowSure™
8.9cm

10-Day Forecast

Today

28

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8.8°

-1.6°

15 km/h

Sat

29

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2.9°

-3.5°

19 km/h

Sun

30

⛅

9.1°

-5.3°

12 km/h

Mon

31

⛅

13.5°

0.2°

13 km/h

Tue

1

🌧️

6.4°

-1.7°

14 km/h

Wed

2

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0.8°

-2.3°

4.8cm

13 km/h

Thu

3

🌧️

3.7°

-2.2°

10 km/h

Fri

4

🌧️

-0.7°

-3.4°

4.8cm

16 km/h

Sat

5

🌧️

2.2°

-3.4°

12 km/h

Sun

6

⛅

10.8°

-3.6°

13 km/h

Summit elevation (2603m) • 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.

Season vs Historic

Updated Fri, Aug 28, 10:05 AM UTC

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Off-season · 602cm full-season avg

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vs 30-Year Avg

Off-season · 446cm full-season avg

602cm

5-Yr Avg by Now

The last completed season totaled ~361.2 cm. That's 40% below the 5-year average (602 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 19% below the 30-year average (446 cm).

Timberline Lodge Snow History

Average annual snowfall is 502cm with an average of 114 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
November56.2cm13 days9cm28cm14.4cm
December102.7cm20 days40cm70cm16.6cm
January98.2cm18 days72cm105cm18.6cm
February87.4cm18 days86cm113cm17.9cm
March78.7cm19 days97cm123cm15.5cm
April46.6cm14 days70cm99cm11.1cm
May15.6cm6 days21cm53cm6.1cm

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 Nov 22, 2026

Through Jul 19, 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 Timberline Lodge, ERA5 season snowfall median was 320 cm (126 in), about 32% 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

320 cm

10 El Niño winters · 32% below median

All-season median

467 cm

Across 30 ERA5 seasons (2026-27)

PhaseSeasonsMedianp25–p75Recent analogs
El Niñocurrent10320 cm303 cm – 543 cm2023, 2019, 2018, 2015, 2014, 2009
La Niña12510 cm429 cm – 776 cm2022, 2021, 2020, 2017, 2011, 2010
ENSO-neutral8478 cm399 cm – 570 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 Timberline Lodge

Where is Timberline Lodge?
Timberline Lodge is a ski resort in the United States.
How high is Timberline Lodge?
Timberline Lodge runs from a base elevation of 1,433 m (4,701 ft) to a summit of 2,603 m (8,540 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,170 m (3,839 ft).
How big is Timberline Lodge?
Timberline Lodge has 1,685 acres (682 hectares) of skiable terrain, 41 marked runs and 9 lifts.
Which ski pass covers Timberline Lodge?
Timberline Lodge is on the 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 Timberline Lodge?
Timberline Lodge typically operates from November to July. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
How much snow does Timberline Lodge get in a typical season?
Timberline Lodge averages 393 inches / 999 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
How will El Niño affect Timberline Lodge in winter 2026-27?
El Niño Signal Rank: #352 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier E · strong-event signal -10% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Timberline Lodge averaged -10% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. Historically this is a timing play rather than a reason to stay home: aim for late winter (February–March) in winter 2026-27. Analog winters: '97-98 -40%, '15-16 -35%, '23-24 +47%. A pattern, not a promise.