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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WSW 38 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill12°F (-11°C)
Last update 12 Mar 03:00 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Mount Hood OR

Winter Weather Advisory March 12, 03:58pm until March 12, 11:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory March 12, 03:58pm until March 12, 11:00pm

    NOW until 11:00pm Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 8pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 8pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 30. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 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 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Very Windy

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 8am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 8am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Snow level 6400 feet. High near 34. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Very Windy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. Very windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    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 26. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 34 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 26 °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 18. Windy.

    Low: 18 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    and Windy
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely.  Snow level rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 8pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 8pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 25 to 30 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 7 to 11 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 8am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 8am and 2pm, then snow after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 6400 feet. High near 34. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 30 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Very windy, with a west wind around 30 mph, with gusts as high as 49 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of snow showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Very windy, with a west wind 30 to 34 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 18. Windy.
Sunday
Snow likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Snow level rising to 7500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of rain, mainly before 11am. Snow level 7900 feet. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Breezy.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Snow level 6900 feet rising to 7700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Rain likely. Snow level 8100 feet rising to 8600 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Mount Hood OR
 45.37°N 121.66°W (Elev. 6355 ft)
3:42 pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 12, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
 
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