Snow report; sno-park permits required Nov. 1 to Apr. 30

Snow Levels

Here is the snow report for February 6, 2026! Snow is described as hard and icy and coverage is patchy. Always check weather and road conditions before heading out and be prepared for winter travel. Conditions can change quickly. Call your local ranger station for the most up-to-date conditions or visit www.tripcheck.com: 

Santiam Pass: 

• Tombstone Summit: 0-3 inches.
• Lava Lake: 0-3 inches.
• Big Springs: 0-3 inches.
• Maxwell Butte: 0-3 inches.
• Ray Benson: 12-16 inches.
• Santiam Pass: 6-10 inches.
• Potato Hill: 4-8 inches.
• Little Nash: 3-7 inches.
• Ikenick: 0-4 inches.
• McCoy: 0-3 inches. No snow at the upper parking area. Snowmobiles not recommended. 

Willamette Pass: 

• Gold Lake Road: 8-10 inches.
• Salt Creek Falls: 2-4 inches.
• Waldo Lake Road: 6-8 inches.

Sno-park permits are required Nov. 1 - April 30. Learn more: https://www.oregon.gov/odot/dmv/pages/vehicle/sno_park_permits.aspx

Sno-Park Permits

Sno-Park Permits are required to park in designated sno-parks from Nov. 1 - April 30. Sno-Park Permits are managed by the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). Oregon Sno-Park permits are available online and at local vendors. 

Know Before You Go! Make sure you always carry a map and extra food/water, bring chains or snow tires, check the weather forecast, and visit TripCheck for highway conditions.

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