Willamette Pass 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 02 July 2026 06:42 NZST

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Willamette Pass

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 2 July.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Willamette Pass Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Willamette Pass?

Willamette Pass Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (1,799m)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Willamette Pass.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Willamette Pass

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 27℃
Min 4℃

Snow unlikely

Willamette Pass Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Willamette Pass from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Thu 02	Cloudy.	Max 17℃ Min 4℃
Fri 03	Clear sky.	Max 23℃ Min 6℃
Sat 04	Clear sky.	Max 23℃ Min 8℃
Sun 05	Clear sky.	Max 27℃ Min 10℃
Mon 06	Clear sky.	Max 25℃ Min 11℃
Tue 07	Clear sky.	Max 24℃ Min 8℃
Wed 08	Clear sky.	Max 23℃ Min 8℃

No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.

This Snow Forecast for Willamette Pass, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Willamette Pass, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Willamette Pass Snow Forecast updated at 06:42 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Ensemble forecast for Willamette Pass, USA at 1,561m

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Willamette Pass typically enjoys reliable snowfall, with an average snow depth of 5 to 10 feet throughout the season. For the most current snow conditions, including snowfall updates, check J2Ski for the latest information.

Off-Piste Safety in Willamette Pass

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Willamette Pass, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.