Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows - Cascade Express (MHM73)

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

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill21°F (-6°C)
Last update 02 Jan 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Mount Hood OR

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 10am, then rain and snow.  Snow level 5400 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 36. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of rain before 1pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 7000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Low around 33. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain, snow, and freezing rain before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 5400 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind around 6 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 32. Breezy, with a southwest wind 8 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 36. West wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Mount Hood OR
 45.41°N 121.64°W (Elev. 5171 ft)
11:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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