Conditions Report
Report from February 20-21, 2025
The end of this week at Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, showcased a clear view of the mountain’s annual snowfall, which has already exceeded 300 inches. Beyond a ton of snowfall this year, it is critical that much of the snow has stuck around at Mt. Bachelor. Mt. Bachelor’s formidable base currently sits at 125 inches, with more to come.
It is always a joy to be part of the storm at Mt. Bachelor. But, every once in a while, even the most courageous of storm riders appreciate a sublime view, not to mention some good visibility.
Thursday was a special day. After a major storm featuring devastating winds closed nearly every major lift by close on Wednesday, Thursday was bluebird. The day started cold and there were feet of untouched snow blanketing the west side of the mountain. After such intense winds, it was necessary to find the wind drifts, but that was an easy task and the snow was abundant.
The Mt. Bachelor lift operations team raced to open lifts and succeeded by having all chairlifts spinning by noon. To help mitigate avalanche danger off the Summit Express, ski patrol detonated more than ten charges prior to opening the chair. Once Summit was open, riders could drop their choice of 360 degrees from the top.
Friday brought another day of glorious bluebird conditions. The grooming team rolled out dozens of miles of crisp corduroy and the carving was spectacular. All Mt. Bachelor’s significant lifts were turning and the vibes were excellent rolling into the final weekend of February.
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