MOUNTAIN & LIFT STATUS

Conditions report for Spring Break Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Operating Hours: 9 AM to 9 PM

Good morning Hoodoo friends! We’ve got another harbinger of spring headed your way today in the form of a chance of thunderstorms. In fact, the National Weather Service (NWS) is reporting that some of those thunderstorms may be severe. NWS defines a severe thunderstorm as “a thunderstorm that produces a tornado, winds of at least 58 mph (50knots), and/or hail at least 1" in diameter.” The weather that is rolling in today will be the beginning of the next round of snow but not before we see a little bit of good old liquid precipitation. Fortunately we should only see one quarter to one half inch of rain unless we happen to get hit with one of those thunderstorms.

While we are on the topic of thunderstorms, please note that in the event of lightning in close proximity to Hoodoo we will shut down operation of our lifts until the storm has passed. We don’t want to cut into your fun but we also think that hanging you from a metal cable in a metal chair in high winds and lightning just seems like a bad idea. We will happily restart our lifts once the danger has passed.

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

Forecast as of 4 AM (Most recent NOAA spot weather here.)
Mostly sunny then increasing clouds and wind with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Chance of thunderstorms extends into the evening hours.

Snow Forecast: No new snow expected today, little or no snow accumulation tonight.
Rain Forecast: One tenth to one quarter inch of rain today turning to mostly snow tonight.

Wind: South 5 to 13 miles per hour with gusts up to 21 becoming west in the overnight hours and increasing to 10 to 16 miles per hour with gusts up to 26.

Temperature
Overnight: Low of 44°
Today: High of 62°
Tonight: Low of 35°

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.

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 welcome to spring in Oregon!

Grooming Information for Wednesday, March 26, 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.