Mt. Hood Meadows
Situated on the south-eastern slopes of the towering Mt Hood is the Mount Hood Meadows ski resort. Home to the second largest ski resort in Oregon Mt Hood Meadows has some of the best lift infrastructure and the largest variety of terrain so when it comes to lift passes they can be a little more expensive than other resorts in the state. The trade off with that is that you are paying for quality.
Mt Hood Meadows does not have any on mountain lodging which means the resort operates as a day resort and not a standalone destination resort like those found in Colorado, Utah or California. Due to the proximity to Portland, OR the resort mostly operates as a commuter resort for the locals in Portland and can be accessed in under 1.5 hours with an easy 65mi drive from downtown Portland.
What really sets Mt Hood Meadows apart is the diversity in terrain and the ability to keep any rider challenged and happy, as well as ensuring that if there is groups or families of varying ability riders can split off and make the most of the terrain on offer to their skill set. As well as offering the second longest vertical drop at 2,777ft (846m) in the state Mt Hood Meadows has some of the most challenging and expert inbounds riding. Heather Canyon and Clark Canyon are extreme only zones where riders must enter via the gates due to the avalanche risk. These two canyons are an absolute powder paradise after a great storm and the gullies and chutes are unmatched.
Mount Hood Meadows Web Cam & Live Snow Cam
Stay up to date with the snow conditions from every corner of Mount Hood Meadows ski resort. We have collected all the best views from the Mount Hood Meadows web cam so you can see what the conditions are like from all around the resort.
If you want to check out the snow depth from the latest storm, see if the sun is going to be shining or check out the weather before your next visit - check out the Mount Hood Meadows web cam below.
Top of Blue Lift
Situated high above the centre of the ski resort this Mt Hood Meadows web cam is perfectly positioned to take in the views all the way back down to the main base area and Mt Hood Meadows Lodge.
Elevation: 6,546ft (1,995m)
Mt Hood Meadows Lift System
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Seasons
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The official opening and closing dates for , OR for current and past seasons. These dates are subject to change at Ski Resort discretion based on weather and snowfall. Estimated dates are based on historical averages or advice from the resort and retrieved from the resort website.| Season | Opening | Closing |
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*Closed early due to COVID-19
Where is Mt Hood Meadows Resort
Mt. Hood Meadows is located just 67 miles east of Portland on the east side of Mt. Hood, within a two hour drive of Portland International Airport. It is one of the most accessible ski resorts to a major metropolitan city in the country!
Moms and dads, we know you do the work scoping out the best activities and adventures for your family. Let Mt Hood Meadows help make your trip to Meadows an experience to remember.
In addition to direct service from every major city in the U.S., Portland has direct flights from Mexico, Europe and Japan, making PDX a major international airport. Most rental car services at Portland International Airport rent four wheel drive vehicles, which is helpful considering the changing weather conditions on Mt. Hood.
Accommodation at Mt Hood Meadows
Mt Hood Skibowl Snow News
The 23/24 winter season was the polar opposite to the 22/23 season in by way of the fact that there was far less snowfall across the whole country. We take a look at which resorts in United States saw the largest snowfall during the 23/24 winter season. All the total snowfall reports have been taken directly from the ski resort websites as of the 25th of April 2024.