MOUNTAIN & LIFT STATUS

Conditions report for Monday, January 20, 2025
Operating Hours: 9 AM to 4 PM

Good morning everyone! Today we celebrate the late, great, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. An activist and visionary, Dr. King dedicated his life to fighting for equal rights for all humans. Though we still have a long way to go in realizing his dreams, we have come a tremendously long way since Dr. King left this world. Today we honor his memory and hold space for those dedicated to making the world a better place for all of its inhabitants. Of course, in true Hoodoo style, we are doing so by bringing all those that come an extra day of skiing. It was quite chilly last night here at Hoodoo and at 9 AM it has warmed up to a whopping 16°. Fortunately we’ve got another beautiful, sunny day headed your way today, however, the forecast is calling for breezy conditions so make sure you have a way to cover exposed skin until things warm up a bit.

Ski surfaces are fast and firm today and will likely remain so throughout the day today.

The light, fluffy powder isn’t headed our way quite yet but it’s never too early to be thinking about snow immersion suffocation. Suffocation can happen any time the snow is sufficiently deep to fall and wind up underneath it without the ability to get up. This is especially likely in tree wells or anywhere the terrain can trap you upside down. Please use extreme caution or avoid tree areas completely when the snow gets super deep, make sure to keep track of your buddies, and know before you go. The right information may save the life of you or your friend or loved one. Check out deepsnowsafety.org to find out more.

Are you new to skiing and snowboarding? Get yourself a good basic ski safety education at discoversnow.org.

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Base: 65 inches
New Snow: We have received no new snow since yesterday.

Forecast as of 8 AM (Most recent NOAA spot weather here.) Mostly sunny with light winds with a high of 37° today and mostly clear skies and breezy with a low of 12° tonight.

Snow Forecast: No new accumulation expected.

Wind: East wind 8 to 16 miles per hour with gusts up to 28 miles per hour.

Temperature
Overnight: Low of 12°
Today: High of 33°
Tonight: Low of 21°

Skiing surfaces: Ski surfaces are fast and firm today and will likely remain so throughout the day today.

Also check out our full weather sensor page and full picture page courtesy of Santiam Pass Ski Patrol for the most up-to-date, site-specific information.


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There are no reservations or passes required to park at Hoodoo. Parking is on a first come, first served basis but please do not arrive before 7 AM on snow days to allow snow removal crews to clear the parking lot.

Camping at Hoodoo is by reservation only and is not first come, first served. Please make a reservation to camp at SkiHoodoo.com.

Hoodoo does not require an Oregon Sno-Park Permit to park in our parking lot, however, Oregon Sno-Park Permits are required to park along the access road or at nearby Ray Benson and Santiam Sno-Parks.

There is currently no sledding allowed anywhere on the Hoodoo property.

*Please note this page is written by a Hoodoo Groomer. While getting you the latest information is quite important, getting terrain prepped and ready for you takes precedence. On days when the grooming is challenging or it is snowing like crazy this report may come out later in the morning.

Keep checking this page for the latest updates and conditions and don't forget to pray for snow!

Grooming Information for Monday, January 20, 2025

Trail	Difficulty/Color	Status	Groomed	Night Ski
OVER EASY	EASIER	OPEN
HESITATION	EASIER	OPEN
THREE CREEKS	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
BLUE VALLEY	EASIER	OPEN
FRANK'S FLIGHT	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
BIG DIPPER (lower, below Manzanita)	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
HEADWALL	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
TOP OF THE WALL	EASIER	OPEN
POWDER VALLEY 1	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
POWDER VALLEY 2	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
POWDER VALLEY 3	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
HOME RUN	EASIER	OPEN
IMPOSSIBLE DREAM UPPER (above OVER EASY)	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
MAMBO	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
DIVE	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
GRANDSTAND	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
FACE	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
BIG DIPPER (upper, above Manzanita)	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
SCHUSS CHUTE	EASIER	OPEN
RED ROAD	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
ART'S ALLEY	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
CHUCK'S BACKSIDE	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN		*may be closed by patrol at any time due to avalanche risk.
CRATER	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN		*may be closed by patrol at any time due to avalanche risk.
GRIPPER	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
ANGEL'S FLIGHT	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
DOOBA'S DESCENT	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
SLALOM COURSE	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
RED VALLEY	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
MIDWAY	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
TINY TREAT	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
LEAP OF FAITH	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
HODAG'S HORN	MOST DIFFICULT	OPEN
DANTE'S VISION	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
IMPOSSIBLE DREAM LOWER (below OVER EASY)	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
RABBIT RUN	MORE DIFFICULT	OPEN
HODAG'S TAIL	EASIER	OPEN

*Days may vary depending on snow pack conditions. For more details, visit the Autobahn page.