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

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 8 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill19°F (-7°C)
Last update 03 Jan 08:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hood OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 24. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. Very windy, with a southwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Windy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. Very windy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 20. Very windy.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 17. Very windy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 24. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph increasing to 27 to 32 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. Very windy, with a southwest wind 27 to 32 mph decreasing to 17 to 22 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 16. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as zero. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Windy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Very windy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 20. Very windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 17. Very windy.
Thursday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Very windy.
Thursday Night
Snow showers likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Very windy.
Friday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Windy.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Breezy.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
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Point Forecast:
Mount Hood OR
 45.38°N 121.7°W (Elev. 9623 ft)
8:41 pm PST Jan 3, 2026
8pm PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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