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Willamette Pass Resort Guide
Projected to open December 6, 2026
Best months to book: February, March, January · last season + 30-yr record
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Projected to open Dec 6 — closed April 5
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Resort Guide
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.
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Terrain & lifts
Resort-reported stats for Willamette Pass
Lifts
6
Skiable area
555 ac
Longest run
3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Lift fleet
- High-speed 61
- Triple chair3
- Surface lift1
Snowmaking covers about 60% of terrain.
Resort Info
Season dates
Future dates are operator estimates and may change.
Ski passes
Power Pass
Access tiers change by season — confirm benefits on the pass operator's site.
Top Après Ski
Check local recommendations for the best après ski spots in Willamette Pass.
Season vs Historic
Updated Sat, Oct 17, 06:06 PM UTC
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This Season to Date
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vs 5-Year Avg
Off-season · 947cm full-season avg
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vs 30-Year Avg
Off-season · 732cm full-season avg
947cm
5-Yr Avg by Now
The last completed season totaled ~435.6 cm. That's 54% below the 5-year average (947 cm). Versus the 30-year baseline: 40% below the 30-year average (732 cm).
Willamette Pass Season Snowfall
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Willamette Pass Snow History
Average annual snowfall is 505cm with an average of 83 snowfall days per season. The recent decade runs 28% above this average (649cm 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 |
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| November | 63cm | 10 days | 13cm | 35cm | 14cm |
| December | 112cm | 15 days | 52cm | 86cm | 21cm |
| January | 92cm | 13 days | 88cm | 118cm | 19cm |
| February | 80cm | 13 days | 106cm | 131cm | 17cm |
| March | 74cm | 13 days | 123cm | 147cm | 15cm |
| April | 46cm | 10 days | 110cm | 132cm | 10cm |
| May | 17cm | 4 days | 54cm | 89cm | 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
42 days scored, from 22 Feb
44
Best Day
2 Apr
0
Excellent+ Days
Scored 50 or above
4
Powder Days
6cm+ fresh snow
Highest-scoring days
February 2026
- 4026 Feb2cm
- 3924 Feb7cm
- 3722 Feb2cm
March 2026
- 391 Mar
- 395 Mar12cm
- 336 Mar1cm
April 2026
- 442 Apr15cm
- 393 Apr5cm
- 341 Apr1cm
February scored highest for Willamette Pass in 2025-26. Based on 42 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 Dec 6, 2026
Through Apr 5, 2027
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 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 1,561 m (5,121 ft) to a summit of 2,037 m (6,683 ft), giving a vertical drop of 476 m (1,562 ft).
- How big is Willamette Pass?
- Willamette Pass has 555 acres (225 hectares) of skiable terrain, 30 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.
