Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows - Cascade Express (MHM73)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed S 10 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 19 Mar 02:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain.  Snow level 8200 feet rising to 8800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain and
    Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 8500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Windy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain
    and Breezy
    then Rain
    Likely and
    Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow after 11pm.  Low around 24. Windy, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. Windy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow and
    Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Windy.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Clear
    and Windy
    then Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    and Breezy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain. Snow level 8200 feet rising to 8800 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 9100 feet lowering to 8500 feet in the afternoon . Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Windy, with a west southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow after 11pm. Low around 24. Windy, with a west wind 17 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 34. Windy, with a west wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. Windy.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 7100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Very windy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount Hood OR
 45.39°N 121.67°W (Elev. 6900 ft)
2:00 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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