Best time to ski Timberline
From Portland via US 26 / Timberline Rd. Status: Likely not open yet (resorts here usually open around Dec 5, an estimate).
Quietest: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, especially in February. Busiest: Saturdays, plus Christmas to New Year's, New Year's weekend, MLK weekend, Presidents' Day weekend.
This week at Timberline
Crowds by day of the week
Typical non-holiday weeks this season, from the SkiWhen crowd model.
Holidays and school breaks to know
| Period | Dates | Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Winter break (OR) | Dec 21–25 | Busy |
| Christmas to New Year's | Dec 26–Jan 1 | Packed |
| New Year's weekend | Jan 2–3 | Packed |
| MLK weekend | Jan 16–18 | Packed |
| Presidents' Day weekend | Feb 13–15 | Packed |
| Spring break (est.) (OR) | Mar 22–26 | Busy |
School break dates marked (est.) are estimates.
Month by month
| Month | Quiet days | Packed days |
|---|---|---|
| December 2026 | 13 | 6 |
| January 2027 | 19 | 8 |
| February 2027 | 19 | 5 |
| March 2027 | 21 | 4 |
| April 2027 | 12 | 3 |
Calmer mountains nearby
Hoodoo, Mt. Ashland, Mt. Hood Skibowl usually draw smaller crowds than Timberline on the same day.
Questions skiers ask
When is Timberline least busy?
Tuesdays and Wednesdays outside holidays and school breaks, especially in February.
Is Timberline busy on weekends?
Yes. Saturday is usually the busiest day of the week at Timberline. Arrive before the lifts open or go on a weekday.
When is Timberline busiest?
Saturdays, plus christmas to new year's, new year's weekend, mlk weekend, presidents' day weekend.
Will Timberline be busy this weekend?
Check the live 7-day crowd forecast for Timberline on SkiWhen. It updates every morning with snow and weather.