Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows Base (MHM54)

Lat: 45.33263°NLon: 121.66603°WElev: 5380.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 20%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.96 mb)
Dewpoint 10°F (-12°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 10:00 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SSE Mount Hood OR

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 52 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm.  Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am.  Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain Likely
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 52. West southwest wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Snow level 9300 feet lowering to 6600 feet after midnight . Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 6500 feet rising to 7500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 56. West southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. West southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then rain and snow likely. Snow level 7900 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 8am. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SSE Mount Hood OR
 45.32°N 121.65°W (Elev. 5003 ft)
10:42 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
11am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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