Timberline Lodge vs Mt. Hood Meadows
One calibrated, SNOTEL-backed look at snowfall, forecast accuracy, and access — so you know which to ski.
Timberline Lodge
OR · 8,540 ft
Mt. Hood Meadows
OR · 7,300 ft
Side-by-Side
| Metric | Timberline Lodge | Mt. Hood Meadows |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Oregon OR | Oregon OR |
| Summit elevation | 8,540 ft 5,400 ft base | 7,300 ft 4,523 ft base |
| NWS accuracy grade | F 86% overpredict | F 96% overpredict |
| Calibrated season snowfall | 44" 35 storms | 15" 23 storms |
| Avg storm-day rate | 1.1"/day | 0.7"/day |
| Best storm | 21/100 Major | 15/100 Tracked |
| Verified storms | 337 SNOTEL-verified | 249 SNOTEL-verified |
| Community reports | — no local intel yet | — no local intel yet |
| Nearest airport | PDX | PDX |
| Drive time | 1.5h 60 mi · PDX | 1.5h 67 mi · PDX |
| Access difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Pass | — | Ikon |
Snowfall totals and NWS grades come from the same SNOTEL-verified data on each resort's own page. Blank or “pending” cells mean the data is still being verified — we never fill them with estimates.
The Verdict
Timberline Lodge and Mt. Hood Meadows earn the same NWS accuracy grade of F, based on SNOTEL-verified storms.
Timberline Lodge got more snow this season — 44" of calibrated snowfall versus 15" at Mt. Hood Meadows. Timberline Lodge also averaged 1.1"/storm-day.
Both are a similar trip — roughly 1.5h from PDX.
Best for
Timberline Lodge — chasing the biggest totals — it out-snowed Mt. Hood Meadows this season.
Best for
Mt. Hood Meadows — Ikon pass holders who want calibrated numbers before booking.
FAQ
Does Timberline Lodge or Mt. Hood Meadows get more snow?
Timberline Lodge got more snow this season — 44" of calibrated snowfall versus 15" at Mt. Hood Meadows. Timberline Lodge also averaged 1.1"/storm-day.
Is Timberline Lodge or Mt. Hood Meadows easier to get to?
Both are a similar trip — roughly 1.5h from PDX.
Which has the more accurate snow forecast, Timberline Lodge or Mt. Hood Meadows?
Timberline Lodge and Mt. Hood Meadows earn the same NWS accuracy grade of F, based on SNOTEL-verified storms.
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