3:40pm Conditions Report:Â
We’re getting ready to flip on those night lights once again as another great day continues here at The Ridge! We’ve enjoyed clear, sunny skies all day, bringing incredible views and some great skiing and riding. As we head toward night, we’re still reaping the benefits of recent snowfall and cold temperatures, though snow surfaces have been impacted by a day of skier traffic. We can expect variable conditions with some soft piles still kicking around along with areas of firmer conditions, especially where many people have been making turns. On the lower mountain, snow guns were firing today which has added some more densely-settled man-made snow in a few places near Midway.
The really cold temps from the last few days are starting to let up and we’ve moved into a temperature inversion here on the mountain with current readings of 21 degrees at the base and 29 at the summit. Temps should hold fairly steady as we move into the night. There’s been great visibility all day with Rainier out along with the rest of the volcanoes. It’s looking like a recipe for a magnificent sunset, so don’t procrastinate on getting up here!
Today, we were able to add the Ottobahn Carpet to the mix thanks to the overnight work of the snowmaking team. That’s gonna leave us with scheduled lifts including: Ottobahn Carpet, Pika Peak Rope Tow, Chair 1, & Chair 2. Our best terrain for beginners will be on the first 3 of those lifts. Chair 2 terrain is more appropriate for advanced riders, especially at night when conditions are more variable and visibility may be lower. We look forward to seeing you for another great night on the mountain!
Operations Info
Forecast
Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 24. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
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.Â
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.Â
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-8:00pm
Midway Lodge – OPEN 10:00am-7:30pm
**All listed hours may vary
Rental Shop
OPEN 8am-9pm
Retail Shop
OPEN 8am-9pm
Ski SchoolÂ
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.
