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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 ESE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill22°F (-6°C)
Last update 03 Jan 02:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NE Mount Hood OR

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain before 5am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 39. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 35. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 28. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain before 5am, then rain and snow. Snow level 6200 feet. Low around 34. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 39. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 35. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. West southwest wind 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 28. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
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 32. Breezy.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NE Mount Hood OR
 45.41°N 121.64°W (Elev. 5171 ft)
Last Update:
3:00 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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