6:00pm Operations Update:
Chair 2 will be closed for the remainder of the night due to high winds. Chair 1 and the Pika Peak Rope Tow will remain open until 9pm.
4:30 Operations Update:
Chair 2 is currently on hold due to high winds. We will continue to update regarding the status of Chair 2 for the remainder of the day.
4:00pm Conditions Report:
Here we go! Winter 25/26 is ramping up with our first night of night skiing kicking off from 4-9 pm tonight! We’re starting things off with Chair 1, Chair 2, & the Pika Peak Rope Tow. As is the norm for night skiing, Chair 2 will close at 8:30 while the others roll all the way through to 9:00.
We picked up half an inch of new snow this afternoon amidst dropping temps and increasing wind speeds. There’s some real fun, but variable, conditions out there right now. On Sunspot, we’ve seen the piste firm up quite a bit throughout the day; however, we’ve also added to the layer of soft snow atop the surface with these afternoon snow showers. There’s soft turns to be found, especially on the sides of runs where it’s been piled up by wind and skiers throughout the day. But in the middle of runs, be ready for some soft bumps and slick spots.
Lower down, we’ve seen less wind effects and slightly heavier quality to the new snow, resulting in a more consistent surface with some good edgeable grip on Lower Tumwater & Mimi.
We are so excited to turn the lights on and glad we got a bit of new snow to liven up Night 1! If you’re new to night skiing, remember that conditions at night are often more challenging after a full day of skier traffic & weather patterns disturbing the snow surface, along with reduced visibility. There is no easy way down from Chair 2 during night skiing. Chair 2 night terrain is for advanced skiers and riders who are familiar with Chair 2 terrain or similar.
We are expecting continued gusty winds and falling temperatures as the night continues. The low temperature is likely to drop into the teens tonight, with wind chills potentially dropping below zero at the summit. While it probably won’t get quite that cold by 9 when we close, be sure to dress for the weather anyway. The Hampton Lodge will be open all the way till closing to warm up, grab some cocoa, and eat some great food (hint – try out the salmon you won’t regret it).
See you on the mountain!
Operations Info
Forecast
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between midnight and 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. Windy, with a west wind 28 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Mountain Operations
9am-9pm
Lift Status*
- Chair 1 – 9am to 9am
- Chair 2 – 9am to 8:30pm
- Pika Peak Rope Tow – 9am to 9pm
*Chairs scheduled for operation. Chair configuration may change at any time.
Terrain**
There is no easy way down from Chair 2 during night skiing. Chair 2 night terrain is for advanced skiers and riders who are familiar with Chair 2 terrain or similar.
Early season conditions exist and limited terrain will be open. Low coverage 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
Base Area Operations
Season Pass/Ticket Office
OPEN at 8am each day.
Night tickets are $49 for ages 25-69, $45 for ages 18-24, $35 for ages 13-17, $20 for ages 8-12, $5 for ages 7 & under and $20 for ages 70+ for tickets purchased online and in advance.
Food Service*
Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 10:00am-8:30pm
Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8:00am-6:00pm
Midway Lodge – OPEN 10:00am-6:00pm
**All listed hours may vary
Rental Shop
OPEN 8am-9pm
Retail Shop
OPEN 8am-9pm
Ski School
OPEN 8am-7:30pm
For lesson availability, CLICK HERE.
Calendar
We are open every night for night skiing through January 3rd then we switch to a Wednesday thru Saturday night schedule.
For the full, planned operations calendar, CLICK HERE.
Uphill Policy
Modified Uphill Policy in Effect.
