"Timberline Lodge is currently targeting a July 19, 2026 closing date due to a below-average snowpack on Mount Hood, marking a significant shift for summer skiing operations."
"The resort is currently reporting a base depth of 66 inches at 6,000 feet, with 297 inches of snowfall for the season, compared to an average of 400 inches annually."
"Timberline's summer skiing is built around the Palmer Snowfield, where operations typically run from early morning into the early afternoon to preserve snow quality."
Timberline Lodge in Oregon is projected to close on July 19, 2026, due to a below-average snowpack on Mount Hood. This closure would be earlier than the late-summer operations typically expected. Last year, the resort closed on August 17, 2025, which was already considered early. The resort relies solely on natural snow, with current reports showing a base depth of 66 inches and 297 inches of snowfall this season, significantly below the average of 400 inches. This situation threatens the viability of summer skiing at the resort.
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