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Central Oregon, near Bend

Mt. Bachelor

Mt. Bachelor has several winter arrival areas, so a Bend ski trip works better when everyone agrees on a base before driving up. West Village, Sunrise and Skyliner are distinct parking destinations, and beginner ticket access differs from an all-mountain ticket.

  • West Village, Sunrise and Skyliner arrival areas
  • Ticket required for the free beginner zone
  • Learning tickets have specific lift limits

Mt. Bachelor snow forecast

Forecast

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First snow accumulation shown in this forecast: Fri, Nov 13, 2026. New snow accumulation of less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible. Then Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (night): less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible. Sat, Nov 14, 2026: less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible. Earlier, with no amount given: Mon, Nov 9, 2026, snow showers.

  • Sun, Nov 8, 2026

    Mostly Cloudy

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the west, 1 to 7 mph (2 to 11 km/h)

    High 35°F (2°C)Low 31°F (-1°C)
  • Mon, Nov 9, 2026

    Snow Showers

    Night: Rain And Snow Showers Likely then Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the southwest, 13 to 16 mph (21 to 26 km/h)

    High 37°F (3°C)Low 33°F (1°C)
  • Tue, Nov 10, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the southwest, 5 to 18 mph (8 to 29 km/h)

    High 45°F (7°C)Low 37°F (3°C)
  • Wed, Nov 11, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the south, 5 to 21 mph (8 to 34 km/h)

    High 50°F (10°C)Low 37°F (3°C)
  • Thu, Nov 12, 2026

    Partly Sunny

    Night: Mostly Cloudy

    Wind from the south, 5 to 20 mph (8 to 32 km/h)

    High 46°F (8°C)Low 34°F (1°C)
  • Fri, Nov 13, 2026

    Chance Rain And Snow Showers

    New snow accumulation of less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible.

    Night: Chance Rain And Snow Showers

    New snow accumulation of less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible.

    Wind from the southwest, 12 to 21 mph (19 to 34 km/h)

    High 40°F (4°C)Low 32°F (0°C)
  • Sat, Nov 14, 2026

    Rain And Snow Showers Likely

    New snow accumulation of less than half an inch (under 1.3 cm) possible.

    Night: Rain And Snow Showers Likely

    New snow accumulation of less than one inch (under 2.5 cm) possible.

    Wind from the southwest, 9 to 21 mph (14 to 34 km/h)

    High 37°F (3°C)Low 27°F (-3°C)

Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.

Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.

Terrain and ability at Mt. Bachelor

The free beginner zone at Sunrise includes the Lava Tube carpet and Woodward Start Park, but still requires the resort's access ticket and RFID card. Learning Progression tickets cover selected learning lifts; they do not allow skiing between West Village and Sunrise.

Arrival, bases and lessons

Match parking and rentals to the lesson location. Ticket kiosks are available at Mountain Gateway in West Village and at Sunrise Lodge. Check current parking and shuttle information, particularly if different friends are starting at different bases.

Plan a meetup at Mt. Bachelor

Put West Village or Sunrise in the invitation, along with a lodge landmark. If beginners hold limited-access tickets, plan to regroup at their base; use an operating interlodge shuttle when needed instead of assuming everyone can ski across the mountain.

Use the meetup message planner for Mt. Bachelor to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.

Official sources for this mountain guide

Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.

Mt. Bachelor official site → (opens in a new tab)

Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.

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Find people to ski Mt. Bachelor with

Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.

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Resorts near Mt. Bachelor

Straight-line distance. Mountain roads make the drive longer.