Widespread High Wind Event; Heavy Snow Expected from the Northern Plains to Northeast

Widespread high winds will continue to impact the interior Northwest, northern Plains, and Upper Midwest. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central and southern Plains and south coastal Texas today. A storm tracking across the northern Plains, Great Lakes and into the Northeast U.S. will bring heavy snow and gusty winds into Saturday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows - Blue (MHM66)

Lat: 45.34357°NLon: 121.67227°WElev: 6540.0ft.

NA

27°F

-3°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WSW 36 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill10°F (-12°C)
Last update 12 Mar 01:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Mount Hood OR

Winter Weather Advisory March 12, 01:40pm until March 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 12, 01:40pm until March 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11pm.  Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 32. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 33 to 38 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Rain and Very
    Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  Snow level 6400 feet. High near 36. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 32 to 37 mph decreasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Very Windy.
    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Very windy, with a west wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Windy then
    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Very Windy.
    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.

    Low: 20 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 13 to 19 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11pm. Snow level 6300 feet. Low around 32. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 33 to 38 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 36. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 32 to 37 mph decreasing to 26 to 31 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Very windy, with a west wind 26 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Very windy, with a west wind 25 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Windy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 7600 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7800 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Mount Hood OR
 45.34°N 121.66°W (Elev. 5446 ft)
12:41 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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