Core Strengths
Mission RidgeOverall
Expert
Snow Quality
Overall
Rank
130
Rank in
Region
19
Rank in
State
8
Powder
Forecast
Powder Forecast
147
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
188
Mission Ridge Ski Area is ranked No. 188 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Daily Lottery
% of days with more than 6" of snow
7.0%Extended Stay
% of months with more than 90" of snow
1.0%Drought Threat
% of months with less than 30" of snow
50.0%Dump Potential Rank
188Mission Ridge Ski Area is ranked No. 188 in North America for its total snowfall during an average season.
Snow
Quality
Rank
147
Accounts for resorts' snow quantity, moisture content, latitude, elevation, and slope aspects.
Total Snow Score
This score accounts for total snow quantity, its moisture content, the resort's latitude, elevation, and its slope aspects, which affect total snow preservation.
Comparables
Mission Ridge Ski Area
Acreage
2,000 acresTotal Runs
36Longest Run
26,400 ftLifts
6Uphill Max
4,910 ppl/hrTerrain Parks
1Snowboard?
YesHalfpipes
0Drive Time
173 minAirport
Seattle
Trail Breakdown
Vertical Drop
2270 ft
Base Elevation: 4550 ft
Slope Aspects
A few words on the Snow at Mission Ridge Ski Area
Mission Ridge has no detail snow data, but we accept the published average of 170 inches snowfall, as it is in the rain shadow of the Cascade mountains.
Accumulation and PreservationMission Ridge's early season accumulation should be slower than average for western areas due to modest snowfall. Mission Ridge is predominantly north exposed for good snow preservation. Mission Ridge is usually best skied in February and March.