3/14/26 Conditions Report

1:00pm Parking Update:

Limited spots are starting to open up in the main Base Area parking lots.

10:25 Ticketing Update: 

Full Day tickets are SOLD OUT for today, 3/14. Late Arrival tickets are still available for purchase at this time.

10:00 Parking Update: 

All offsite and onsite lots are now full. The Ski Link shuttle is the only way to arrive at the mountain currently.

10:00 Conditions Update

Blue bird and fresh! To say the stoke factor is high today is the understatement of the century! The snow was dry and soft first thing this morning.

Off piste is variable in terms of its surface, depth, and solidity. The groomers are stellar and super soft. One thing to be aware of today, there are bright and dark spots, so please be careful when wearing the dark lenses and dropping into the shade.

6:30 Conditions Update

It snowed steadily last night until about 9 PM, adding roughly 4 inches of new snow to the mountain after closing time. Temperatures dropped overnight which will keep our snow nice and dry.

Today should be sunny but very cold and windy. High temperatures are expected to reach around 17 degrees, with wind chill values as low as negative 11 in exposed areas at the summit. Northwest winds are expected to remain strong throughout the day, with sustained speeds near 40 mph and gusts that could reach up to 55 mph possible at times at the summit. Gusty winds have and will continue to move snow around the mountain, blowing it from one side of the run to the other and creating areas of deeper drift alongside more scoured sections.

There should be plenty of fresh snow to enjoy. The extremely light, dry snow that fell over the last couple of days makes for fantastic riding conditions.

Just keep in mind that the last 48 hours of snowfall have landed on what was a thin existing snowpack.

Coverage can still be variable in places, that wind really moved the snow around. Runs could have deep drifts or lack fresh snow, depending on the earlier wind behavior. Please ride with awareness and enjoy the new snow!

Additionally, avalanche danger is rated as High today. As always, it is extremely important to stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.

*Due to an issue with the summit weather instrumentation, our summit wind speed is not reporting accurately at this time. We are working with our partners at NWAC to resolve this issue.

Deep Snow

With conditions like this, please remember to follow all Deep Snow Protocols:

• Ride with a partner and keep your partner in sight at all times
• Avoid tree wells
• Review deep snow and tree well safety before heading out

Parking

Everyone is excited to get up to the mountain and enjoy all the new snow. We can’t wait to see you, but please be aware that we expect parking lots to fill up early. Once parking is full, we will work to shuttle folks up from lots further down the mountain. Spots usually start to open up again after the noon hour on Saturdays.

System Upgrade Now Live – New RFID Cards Required

We’re upgrading Mission Ridge’s ticketing and pass systems to continue improving the guest experience on the mountain. New RFID cards are now required for lift access.

When you arrive:

• Stop at a ticketing location before heading to the lifts
• Receive your new RFID card at no charge
• Head out and enjoy your day

Especially if you’re itching to nab some first tracks, we encourage you to arrive early to allow a few minutes to pick up your new card. Thank you for your patience as we make this upgrade.

Click here to learn more about our system update and how to get your new card.

Operations Info

Forecast

OPEN DAILY from 9am-4pm

View operating schedule here.

Lift Status*

• Chair 1: Open 9am-4pm
• Chair 2: Open 9am-4pm
• Chair 3: Open 9am-4pm
• Chair 4: Open 9am-4pm
• Ottobahn Carpet: Open 9am-4pm
• Pika Peak Rope Tow: Open 9am-4pm
• 100Laps Rope Tow:Open 9am-4pm

*Chair configuration may change at any time.

Terrain*

Limited terrain will be open. Low coverage exists in places with marked and unmarked obstacles. Please stay on open runs and respect all rope lines/trail closures as they are there for your safety.

Snowmaking operations will continue whenever possible to expand terrain and improve coverage. This may include:

• Modified terrain availability
• Snowmaking equipment operating on open runs
• Variable surface conditions in areas where snowmaking is underway

*Run status may change at any time.

Base Area Operations

Lift Tickets 

****As of 10:25am on 3/14, full day tickets are SOLD OUT for 3/14. Late arrival tickets are still available at this time.

Ticketing/Season Pass office OPEN at 8am.

Full Day tickets are $95 for ages 25-69, $ 85 for ages 18-24, $65 for ages 13-17, $55 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under and $25 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased in advance and online.

All ticket types are valid until closing, including night skiing.

Purchase Tickets Now

Food Service

• Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 8-5:00
• Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 7:30-4:30
• Midway Lodge – OPEN 9:30-3

**All listed hours may vary

Rental Shop

OPEN from 8am-4:30pm

Retail Shop

OPEN from 8am-4:30pm

Ski School 

OPEN from 8am-4:30pm

For lesson availability, click here.

Uphill Policy

Uphill Policy is CLOSED due to high avalanche risk.

Uphill Policy