
with the lower, tree-lined slopes of the volcano favouring beginners and intermediates, whilst the upper mountain is home to steeper terrain, deeper powder and on clear days, some incredible views over the rest of Oregon.
New lifts have made a big difference to speed up access and the mountain is now home to one of the USA’s top freestyle setups, which continues to grow and improve year on year.
Most visitors stay down in the town of Bend, a 35km drive away from the ski area. It’s a booming place, with a vibrant food and drink scene, dominated by micro-breweries that regularly host après ski sessions, beer festivals and spring BBQs. There’s also lots to do away from the slopes, including Smith Rock State Park, famous worldwide for its incredible rock climbing. Fly to Portland for the quickest access.
Resort website: www.mtbachelor.com
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| Max temp | 3°c | 4.6°c | 2.5°c | 2.6°c | 4°c | 1.6°c | 0.6°c | 0.4°c | -1°c | -0.6°c | 0°c | -1.4°c | -1.9°c | -0.6°c | -0.8°c | -2.6°c | -2°c | -3°c | -3.2°c | -2.4°c | -3.2°c | -2.3°c | -0.7°c | -1.5°c | -2°c | -0.2°c | -1.2°c | -1.6°c | -0.8°c | -1.5°c |
| Min temp | 2.4°c | 2.5°c | 1.5°c | 0.4°c | 1.6°c | 0.8°c | -0.2°c | -1°c | -1.3°c | -1.6°c | -1.4°c | -2.4°c | -3.4°c | -1.9°c | -1.6°c | -3.2°c | -3°c | -3.7°c | -4°c | -3.2°c | -4.6°c | -5.8°c | -2.3°c | -4.2°c | -4.6°c | -2°c | -2.6°c | -3.4°c | -1.6°c | -2.4°c |
| Feels like temp | -0.9°c | -0.2°c | 0°c | -4°c | -0.3°c | -1.4°c | -3.8°c | -3.9°c | -5°c | -5.1°c | -3.6°c | -4.6°c | -7.8°c | -6.5°c | -6.4°c | -7.3°c | -7.5°c | -7.8°c | -8.1°c | -8.2°c | -7.5°c | -9.9°c | -2.3°c | -1.5°c | -4.6°c | -2°c | -1.2°c | -3.4°c | -5.1°c | -5°c |
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| Feels like temp | 2.7°c | 4.4°c | 5.3°c | 1.1°c | 1.7°c | 1.4°c | -0.5°c | -0.3°c | -0.9°c | -0.2°c | 0.9°c | 1.3°c | -2.1°c | -2.2°c | -2.6°c | -4.5°c | -4.6°c | -5.4°c | -6.8°c | -5.1°c | -4.5°c | -5.3°c | -2.4°c | 0.9°c | -4.5°c | -0.6°c | 2.1°c | -3.4°c | 0°c | 2.6°c |
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| Feels like temp | 1.1°c | 1.7°c | 1.4°c |
Updated 30/12
Temperatures remain comparatively high on the Left Coast as their poor start to the season continues. The freezing line will sit around midmountain level at most places across the PNW, Frontier Ranges and Tetons, demonstrating how widespread this bad start is. Things do turn colder as the weekend approaches, and with it a few flurries of snowfall, but nothing much to write home about.
The Ice Coast continues to experience bitterly cold conditions, with daytime highs of -18°C (-3°F) expected in parts at times. Flurries of snow will be found overnight, meaning tracks should hopefully freshen up for the new day!