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Timberline Lodge Resort Guide
Projected to open November 22, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Nov 22
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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.
Gallery
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Timberline Lodge
Lifts
9
Skiable area
1685 ac
Longest run
5 km / 3.12 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed quad5
- Triple chair1
- Double chair1
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Powder Alliance
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.
Season vs Historic
Updated Mon, Oct 12, 11:02 PM UTC
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Season Total
This Season to Date
-100%
vs 5-Year Avg
602cm avg by now
-100%
vs 30-Year Avg
446cm avg by now
602cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~0 cm. That's 100% below the 5-year average (602 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 100% below the 30-year average (446 cm).
Timberline Lodge Season Snowfall
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Timberline Lodge Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 502cm with an average of 81 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 48% above this average (745cm over the last ten tracked seasons). The table below shows monthly averages across 30 seasons of archive data (modeled snowpack at mid-elevation).
| Month | Avg Snowfall | Snowfall Days | Avg Base Depth | Max Base Depth | Biggest Snowfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November | 56cm | 9 days | 9cm | 28cm | 14cm |
| December | 103cm | 15 days | 40cm | 70cm | 17cm |
| January | 98cm | 13 days | 72cm | 105cm | 19cm |
| February | 87cm | 13 days | 86cm | 113cm | 18cm |
| March | 79cm | 14 days | 97cm | 123cm | 16cm |
| April | 47cm | 10 days | 70cm | 99cm | 11cm |
| May | 16cm | 3 days | 21cm | 53cm | 6cm |
Source: SnowSure archive · Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis at mid-elevation. Depth is modeled, not resort-reported.
SnowSure Score by Month
Season 2025-26
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No full season on record
52 days scored, from 22 Feb
70
Best Day
13 Mar
8
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
7
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 5424 Feb13cm
- 5425 Feb3cm
- 4723 Feb6cm
March 2026
- 7013 Mar24cm
- 6712 Mar20cm
- 6511 Mar10cm
April 2026
- 4315 Apr4cm
- 4214 Apr2cm
- 411 Apr2cm
February scored highest for Timberline Lodge in 2025-26. Based on 52 days the resort was verified open. One season of scores describes what happened, not what to expect.
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.
Best Months to Visit
February
Peak Season
January
Peak Season
March
Good
December
Good
Note: Based on typical ski season patterns for this region.
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 1,219 m (3,999 ft) to a summit of 2,603 m (8,540 ft), giving a vertical drop of 1,384 m (4,541 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.
