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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows - Cascade Express (MHM73)

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

NA

22°F

-6°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 03:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hood OR

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 04:00am until December 27, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely before 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 19. Southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 14 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -10. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 32 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    High: 19 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 12. Wind chill values as low as -17. Strong and damaging winds, with a west wind around 55 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

    Low: 12 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Damaging
    Winds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -18. Strong and damaging winds, with a west wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 31 to 36 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 14 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Damaging
    Winds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 13 to 16 mph.

    Low: 9 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 18.

    High: 18 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Windy.

    Low: 10 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Windy.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Windy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Windy.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely before 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 19. Southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 14 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -10. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 32 to 37 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 12. Wind chill values as low as -17. Strong and damaging winds, with a west wind around 55 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as -18. Strong and damaging winds, with a west wind 45 to 50 mph decreasing to 31 to 36 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 10. Windy.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Windy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Windy.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Blustery.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Blustery.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 24.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Breezy.
New Year's Day
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 22. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Mount Hood OR
 45.38°N 121.7°W (Elev. 9623 ft)
Last Update:
3:46 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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