9:45 Conditions Update:
Chair 1 and Chair 4 are skiing really nicely this morning, with spring corn that is soft, forgiving, and extremely fun under your skis and boards.
We have had partly cloudy skies so far and it is staying dry with no precipitation, making for great skiing conditions on our groomed terrain.
Chair 2 and Chair 3 will not be operating today, so off piste terrain will be limited, but even with reduced operations there is still plenty of room out there to spread out and enjoy the slopes.
The featured couple on todays weather update are Gary and Marsha. If you see them on the hill, please wish them a happy 43rd wedding anniversary!
We will see you on the mountain!
6:45 Operations Update:
Chair 1, Chair 4, and all surface lifts are scheduled for operation today. Chair 3 remains closed for maintenance at this time. Chair 2 will be closed due to increasing avalanche risk caused by the sustained warm temperatures we’ve seen this week.
6:30 Conditions Report:
Good morning skiers and snowboarders,
Yesterday delivered some spring corn conditions, and we’re expecting a similar feel today, though things will likely start a bit softer this morning.
Overnight temperatures stayed warmer, so we did not see a strong refreeze. That means surfaces will already be soft early and will continue to loosen up as the day goes on.
Expect mostly cloudy to partly sunny skies with a chance of rain through the day. Temperatures will climb to around 45 degrees, with west winds increasing into the 20 to 30 mph range and gusts as high as 45 mph at the summit.
With the limited overnight refreeze, the classic corn cycle will be less defined today. You should still find enjoyable spring turns, but surfaces will become heavier and more variable through the afternoon, especially if we see any moisture.
Expect limited grooming today due to warm overnight temperatures that remained above 40 across all elevations. When temps stay as high as they did last night, it is difficult for the groomers to get out on the mountain without potentially doing more harm to the runs than good. Groomed runs today will be Mimi, Pika Peak, lower Chak Chak, and Castle.
*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.
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
Thursday 3/19: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Mountain Operations
OPEN DAILY from 9am-4pm
View operating schedule here.
Lift Status*
- Chair 1: Open 9am-4pm
- Chair 2: CLOSED
- Chair 3: CLOSED
- 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*
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
Ticketing/Season Pass office OPEN at 8am.
Full Day tickets are $85 for ages 25-69, $75 for ages 18-24, $55 for ages 13-17, $45 for ages 8-12, $9 for ages 7 & under and $25 for ages 70+.
Food Service
- Chair 5 Pub – OPEN 8:00-4:30
- Ka-Wham Cafe – OPEN 8-2:00
- Midway Lodge – CLOSED
**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
