It was only a dusting--but here it is, the first fresh snow on Mt. Hood in months. September 18, 2013. That's when someone linked with Mt. Hood Meadows ski resort snapped this shot. And then there's Mt. Bachelor. Drew Jackson, former Portland TV Meteorologist turned ski resort guy, sent this … [Read more...]
Better Late Than Never: Warmer Weather Finally Headed For The Northwest
From Astoria to Portland to Bend our April is going into the record books for cool & wet weather. And in Mt. Bachelor's case, it's an all time snow record. Now, after this history making April, it's time to move on. Are you with me on this? Finally, the storm track will stay … [Read more...]
An Interview With Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort During A Record Breaking La Nina Year
#1 - I know you had record snow this season. How much? And what kind of challenges did you face operating a ski resort in this heavy snow season? It has indeed been an epic La Nina season at Mt. Bachelor!  We’ve had 630 inches of snowfall, which is the most we’ve ever recorded. But you … [Read more...]
Hurricane Force Wind Gusts Slam Mt. Bachelor, Oregon and top 100mph
And the worst news for skiers and boarders: these triple digit wind gusts would've been either a cross-wind or a head-wind. So if you didn't get blown sideways you might've just hung on the downhill without, um, going downhill! The incredible wind gusts you see in this graphic peaked at … [Read more...]