Lookout Pass gets more snow than most ski areas in the region because it sits in a near-perfect meteorological “sweet spot.” A few key factors work together: 1. Directly in the path of Pacific storms Most winter storms in the Northwest originate over the Pacific Ocean, pick up huge amounts of moisture, and move inland from the west. Lookout Pass sits right where those moisture-laden systems first slam into the Rocky Mountain front, so the snow falls hard before storms lose energy farther east. 2

Lookout Pass Ski Area sees above average snow

I got to storm ski Lookout Pass yesterday and it was AMAZING! Loads of great SNOW! Make the trip to Lookout and get some turns in! | Peaks & Valleys

Just can’t beat Lookout Pass powder! Start those snow dances back up so we can keep having days like this. Don’t forget about our events coming up this month. This Saturday: Bingo in the Bar 3:30pm - 5:00pm Jan 25: Brew Fest and Kids Snow Bowling #ski #snowbording #pow #winter #snow #brewfest | Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area

Happy Valentine’s Day from Lookout Pass! Snow is coming down and we can’t be more excited for this Valentine’s Day gift. See you on the mountain. #ski #snowboard #valentines #valentinesday #winter | Lookout Pass Ski and Recreation Area