Is Santiam Pass open for travel?
US Highway 20 over Santiam Pass reopened, along with highways 62, 230 and 138 in southern Oregon near Diamond Lake and Crater Lake National Park.
What is the current snow level in the Oregon Cascades?
Snow level 3000 feet increasing to 4000 feet in the afternoon. Light wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 20 percent. Mostly cloudy.
Do you need chains to cross Santiam Pass?
Chains may be required seasonally when traveling over the Willamette and McKenzie-Santiam passes, even if the weather appears fine.
Is there snow on the Mt Hood pass?
The Mt Hood Meadows snow report is: 9 out of 11 Lifts open. Mt Hood Meadows Ski Resort is open. 52 inches (132 cm) past 6 days. A covid facemask is not required at Mt Hood Meadows Ski ResortCovid pass protection is not available at Mt Hood Meadows Ski Resort.
What is the snow level on Mt Hood?
Mt Hood Meadows snow depths: updated 24 April 2022
| Upper snow depth: | 174.0 in |
|---|---|
| Lower snow depth: | 129.9 in |
Does Mt Hood have snow year round?
Hood. Mt. Hood receives an abundance of snow, averaging between 400-500 inches a year. Although a lot of the snow Hood receives is of the wet and heavy variety (aka “Cascade Concrete”) this type of snow tends to stick around into the summer months.
Do you need a permit to get to Santiam Sno Park?
During the winter a Sno-Park permit is required. For the safety of other users, please do not build jumps at the santaim sno-play area. From McKenzie Bridge, OR, drive 38 miles northeast on Highway 126 to Santiam Pass. Turn left north onto Forest Road 893 to enter Santiam Sno-park.
Where can I go tubing in the Santiam Pass area?
Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. This sno-park located 5 miles east of Santiam Junction on Highway 126/20 offers access to the Pacific Crest Trail and one of only 2 tubing hills on the forest – the only recommended tubing and sledding hill in the Santiam Pass area.
Are there any Sno-parks near Santiam Junction Oregon?
In response to the Covid-19 emergency, some land managers of Sno-Parks have closed recreation areas. Please check with the appropriate authority before heading out. 11 miles west of Santiam Junction on US 20. Willamette National Forest. 4 miles west of Santiam Junction on US 20. Willamette National Forest. 1 mile west of Santiam Junction on US 20.
Where is the closest major forest to Santiam Junction?
Please check with the appropriate authority before heading out. 11 miles west of Santiam Junction on US 20. Willamette National Forest. 4 miles west of Santiam Junction on US 20. Willamette National Forest. 1 mile west of Santiam Junction on US 20. Willamette National Forest. 3.5 miles west of Santiam Junction on ORE 22.