Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from December 18, 04:00 AM PST until December 20, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows - Cascade Express (MHM73)

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

39°F

4°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	SW 25 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	39°F (4°C)
Visibility	NA
Wind Chill	28°F (-2°C)
Last update	15 Dec 02:00 PM PST

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Mount Hood OR

Flood Watch December 18, 04:00am until December 20, 04:00am

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 51 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 47 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Rain
and Breezy
then
Rain/Snow and
Windy
Wednesday
High: 34 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 41 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 31 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
then Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 51. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely after 7pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Rain. Snow level 6100 feet. High near 47. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Rain before 1am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 29. Windy, with a southwest wind 14 to 19 mph increasing to 20 to 25 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Windy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 4pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 6600 feet in the afternoon. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 6200 feet lowering to 4800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.

Friday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Saturday

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.