📷 Willamette Pass
North America
Willamette Pass
Closed for the season
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Closed for the season — closed April 5
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Sep 15
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Willamette Pass is closed for the season. Here is when it is usually best to book.
February
#1 to book
80cm avg · scored 35.6
March
#2 to book
74cm avg · scored 23
January
#3 to book
92cm avg
Best weeks to book
- #11 Mar – 7 Marscored 32.1
- #222 Feb – 28 Febscored 35.6
- #38 Mar – 14 Marscored 24.1
Ranked on 25% last season's SnowSure score (2025-26) · 75% 30-year snowfall and base-depth record. The live score returns when the lifts turn.
Current Conditions
Reported Wed, Sep 23, 09:04 AM UTC
Terrain Open
Closed for the season
Season ended April 5, 2026
29 runs · 6 lifts — live counts and the SnowSure™ Score return when the lifts turn.
Days 8–14 and every model are in SnowSure Pro.
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About Willamette Pass
Willamette Pass is a ski resort located in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon, offering 555 acres of skiable terrain with a mix of beginner, intermediate, and advanced runs. The resort features a vertical drop of 1,563 feet, high-speed lifts including the state's only six-passenger lift, and amenities such as equipment rentals, lessons, and a day lodge. Known for its family-friendly atmosphere and scenic alpine setting, Willamette Pass also provides opportunities for Nordic skiing and snowshoeing, making it a versatile destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Read the full resort guide →Frequently asked questions about Willamette Pass
- Where is Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass is a ski resort in the United States.
- How high is Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass runs from a base elevation of 1,609 m (5,279 ft) to a summit of 2,011 m (6,598 ft), giving a vertical drop of 402 m (1,319 ft).
- How big is Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass has 555 acres (225 hectares) of skiable terrain, 29 marked runs and 6 lifts.
- Which ski pass covers Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass is on the Power Pass. 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 Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass typically operates from December to April. Exact opening and closing dates shift each year with snowfall — check the resort's current season dates before booking.
- How much snow does Willamette Pass get in a typical season?
- Willamette Pass averages 430 inches / 1092 cm of snowfall in a typical season. Any individual season can run well above or below that.
- How will El Niño affect Willamette Pass in winter 2026-27?
- El Niño Signal Rank: #184 of 488 SnowSure resorts · Tier C · strong-event signal +2% vs its own 30-yr average. In the three strongest El Niño winters on record ('97-98, '15-16, '23-24), Willamette Pass averaged +2% versus its own 30-year snowfall baseline. El Niño has historically made little difference here — this is an ENSO-proof mountain, for winter 2026-27 as in past events. Analog winters: '97-98 -23%, '15-16 -8%, '23-24 +37%. A pattern, not a promise.
