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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 - Cascade Express (MHM73)

Lat: 45.34927°NLon: 121.68163°WElev: 7300.0ft.

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed SSW 12 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill30°F (-1°C)
Last update 17 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 53 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 55 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Very windy.

    Low: 21 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Very Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Windy.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of snow before 4pm, then a slight chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Windy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday
A chance of snow before 11am, then a slight chance of snow after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Windy, with a southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Windy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. Windy, with a west wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Very windy.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Windy.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17. Very windy.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Windy.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Hood OR
 45.38°N 121.7°W (Elev. 9623 ft)
Last Update:
2:41 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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