MOUNTAIN & LIFT STATUS

Conditions report for Spring Break Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Operating Hours: 9 AM to 4 PM

There comes a time in every year when even the most dedicated child of winter must give up their fervent denial and admit that, once again, spring is on its way. I myself have been rather voraciously denying the arrival of spring despite the reappearance of my chives and the sprouting of the daffodils. Even the most myopic resident of a certain river in Egypt must, however, concede the coming of spring when faced with a beautiful, sunny, 60+ degree day in the mountains. Especially if it is to be followed by another one complete with a chance of thunderstorms. I am not sure what I really expected with it being the end of March and all but the child in me will always be hoping for six more weeks of winter, no matter how far past Groundhog's day it is.

Groomed ski surfaces are power-tilled today and will likely follow the classic spring cycle. Look for surfaces to be somewhat firm in the morning, to soften up as the day warms up, and to firm back up going into the evening. The precipitation finally let up for a moment as well so our base has had a chance to firm up a bit and things should be much smoother out there than the last several days.

The snow has gotten less light and fluffy but we are still sitting on just over a 10 foot base and that means the tree wells are at least 10 feet deep. As we were tragically reminded at a nearby resort recently, falling into tree wells and other terrain traps when there is deep, loose snow can lead to death by suffocation, especially if trapped upside-down. Please make sure you understand the danger of tree wells and other terrain traps and use extreme caution or avoid tree areas completely when the snow gets deep. If you are going to venture into the trees in deep snow make sure you have a solid riding partner, keep each other in sight, and have the knowledge you need to give yourselves your best chance if something happens. Snow immersion suffocation is a serious hazard. Learn the basics of how to keep yourself safe at deepsnowsafety.org.

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

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Base: 111 inches
New Snow: We have added no new snow to our base since yesterday.

Forecast as of 9 AM (Most recent NOAA spot weather here.)
Mostly clear skies with light winds, a high of 61°, and a low of 41°.

Snow Forecast: No new snow expected.

Wind: East 5 to 9 miles per hour.

Temperature
Overnight: Low of 37°
Today: High of 61°
Tonight: Low of 41°

Skiing surfaces:Groomed ski surfaces are power-tilled today and will likely follow the classic spring cycle. Look for surfaces to be somewhat firm in the morning, to soften up as the day warms up, and to firm back up going into the evening. The precipitation finally let up for a moment as well so our base has had a chance to firm up a bit and things should be much smoother out there than the last several days.

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 fresh wax and your sunscreen!

Grooming Information for Tuesday, March 25, 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	DIFFICULT	CLOSED		*closed due to avalanche risk.
CRATER	DIFFICULT	CLOSED		*closed 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	CLOSED
LEAP OF FAITH	MOST DIFFICULT	CLOSED
HODAG'S HORN	MOST DIFFICULT	CLOSED
DANTE'S VISION	MORE DIFFICULT	CLOSED
IMPOSSIBLE DREAM LOWER (below OVER EASY)	MORE DIFFICULT	CLOSED
RABBIT RUN	MORE DIFFICULT	CLOSED
HODAG'S TAIL	EASIER	CLOSED

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