Winter just paid another visit to the upper mountain, and we are glad to have the upper slopes wreathed in white once more! Most of the new snow fell Sunday night, and snow showers have continued at the summit through today. Mountain ops teams reported 2–3 inches near the top of Chair 2 and around 2 inches at the top of Chair 4. Snow totals tapered off at lower elevations, with a faint dusting reaching down to around Midway this morning.
The weather has stayed active throughout the day, with the upper mountain flitting in and out of the clouds. Temperatures are hovering around 30 at the summit and near 40 at the Base Area, and mists are swirling about. It’s a moody and dramatic ambiance, with changing skies, a veil of new snow, and western larches hanging onto their bold colors at lower elevations.
Tomorrow should clear up and bring some blue skies, but the rest of the week looks active, with several chances for more light snow. Could this be the snow that sticks around for good? It’s too soon to know. But between the active pattern and the start of snowmaking less than a week out, we’re feeling optimistic.
Summit Forecast
Tonight 10/26: A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday 10/27: Mostly sunny. High near 31, with temperatures falling to around 28 in the afternoon. West wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Snow likely overnight, with less than half an inch possible.
Wednesday 10/28: A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 2 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch possible.
Chair 5 Pub Schedule
Friday 10/30: 4–9pm
Saturday 10/31: 11am–4pm
Sunday 11/1: Closed — Sunday hours are done for the fall.
Summer Access Policy
During the summer season (May–October), public access within the Mission Ridge Special Use Permit area is permitted except where restricted due to maintenance and construction. We love seeing the Mission Ridge community in the mountains and on the trails year-round, but please make sure to check out the full access policy by clicking the link below.
