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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows - Cascade Express (MHM73)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 22. Windy, with a south wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Windy. Slight
    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 24 to 29 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Very windy, with a west wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 19. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy.

    High: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 31. South southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 22. Windy, with a south wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 26. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Very windy, with a southwest wind 24 to 29 mph increasing to 31 to 36 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Very windy, with a west wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 19. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 22. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Very windy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Very windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Very windy.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Very windy.
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Point Forecast:
Mount Hood OR
 45.38°N 121.7°W (Elev. 9623 ft)
Last Update:
2:46 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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