Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows Base (MHM54)

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

NA

17°F

-8°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer 29.47 in (997.97 mb)
Dewpoint 12°F (-11°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Mount Hood OR

Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:53am until February 20, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory February 18, 05:53am until February 20, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers.  High near 29. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Southwest wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. High near 29. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A chance of snow showers before 4am, then a chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Mount Hood OR
 45.33°N 121.62°W (Elev. 4462 ft)
5:42 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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