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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

34°F

1°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 16 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 01 Jan 07:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hood OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 24. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 17 to 21 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Chance Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 24. Breezy, with an east southeast wind 17 to 21 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 29. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 48 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Breezy.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Windy.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Very windy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Very windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Windy.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Hood OR
 45.38°N 121.7°W (Elev. 9623 ft)
Last Update:
7:41 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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