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Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to Southern California and Heavy Snow to the Sierra Nevadas

A strong atmospheric river will continue heavy rain over southern California through Friday. The heaviest rainfall is ongoing today in the Los Angeles Basin. Flash and urban flooding is possible. A prolonged heavy snowfall has begun over the Sierra Nevada Mountains and will continue through Friday. Travel will become increasingly difficult over the passes due to snow and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows - Cascade Express (MHM73)

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

NA

21°F

-6°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WSW 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 26 Dec 12:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount Hood OR

Winter Weather Advisory December 26, 04:00am until December 27, 04:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow likely, mainly between 3am and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F⇓

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values as low as -6. Very windy, with a west wind 45 to 47 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -4. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 22 to 27 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 20 °F

    Very Windy.
    Heavy Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 25.

    High: 25 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.

    Low: 17 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy.

    High: 24 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy
    then Partly
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    and Blustery

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly between 3am and 4am, then snow showers after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 20 by 5pm. Wind chill values as low as zero. Windy, with a west southwest wind 15 to 20 mph increasing to 21 to 26 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 19. Wind chill values as low as -6. Very windy, with a west wind 45 to 47 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Wind chill values as low as -4. Very windy, with a west wind 35 to 40 mph decreasing to 22 to 27 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 25.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Blustery.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
New Year's Day
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
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Point Forecast:
Mount Hood OR
 45.4°N 121.7°W (Elev. 6306 ft)
Last Update:
12:55 am PST Dec 26, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am PST Dec 26, 2025-6pm PST Jan 1, 2026
 
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