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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

26°F

-3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 34 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 31. South southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Windy, with a southwest wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 29. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.

    Low: 20 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 28. Breezy, with a south wind around 16 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 31. South southwest wind around 11 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 26. Windy, with a southwest wind 17 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 29. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 14 to 19 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Windy.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Windy.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25. Windy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Breezy.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Hood OR
 45.39°N 121.67°W (Elev. 6900 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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