4:00pm Conditions Report:
The final night of 2025 is here, and there’s no better way to spend it than doing some night riding while soaking in some amazing views. There’s still room to make one last memory here on the mountain!
As we head into the evening, we’ve got mostly clear skies and the temperature inversion has stuck around, with balmy temps near 40 at the summit while we remain in the mid-20s on the lower mountain. We should see things start to cool off as we head into the evening and it’s possible some clouds will move in later tonight, but so far it’s looking primed for one last great sunset to close out 2025.
Snow conditions are variable across the mountain at this point in the day after frequent skier traffic. Some areas on the upper mountain are getting a bit heavier amidst the warmer temps, while snow is staying lighter lower down. There are some areas of firm surfaces, especially on the first pitch of Sunspot and on the middle section of Tumwater.
Patrol has dropped some ropes on skier’s left side of Tumwater over the last couple days which may open up a bit of extra terrain for night riding, but keep in mind that those spots have received little or no snowmaking. They are open primarily on natural snow, and while areas of thin cover can exist anywhere on the mountain, these regions are especially prone to thin spots. Be sure to ride with care as always, especially as nighttime can lead to lower visibility and more variable conditions. The main Sunspot/Tumwater/Mimi route has received by far the most attention from snowmakers and groomers and will be the best conditions for some night cruising this evening.
Operations Info
Forecast
Increasing clouds, with a low around 20. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Mountain Operations
9am-9pm
Lift Status*
- Chair 1 – 9am to 9pm
- Chair 2 – 9am to 8:30pm
- Ottobahn Carpet & 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-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 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.
***Winch cat operations underway. Stay far away! EXTREME DANGER. Runs being winched are CLOSED.***
Due to the complexity and variability of mountain setup and snowmaking operations we are closed to any uphill skiing, snowshoeing or hiking in the areas and runs as indicated on the attached early season map. Run/area closure status may change at any time.
Closed runs/areas are: Sunspot, Tumwater, and Mimi, Sitkum, Lower Chak Chak
