On clear days, you can see snowy Mount Hood, the highest mountain in Oregon (at 11,239 feet), from Portland. Mount Hood is the region's prime skiing area ... and Columbia River Gorge Half-Day ...

As of February 17, every basin is above 100% of the average snow water equivalent. On Mt. Hood, the news is also encouraging. The snow water equivalent, measured near Timberline Lodge, is 113% of ...