Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

Mt. Hood Meadows - Cascade Express (MHM73)

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

NA

35°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 21 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill24°F (-4°C)
Last update 09 Dec 04:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ENE Mount Hood OR

Flood Watch December 9, 05:28pm until December 11, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch December 9, 05:28pm until December 11, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 44. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 49. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 47. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 48. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 44. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 49. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 43. West southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 47. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 50.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain likely. Snow level 6300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 5100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ENE Mount Hood OR
 45.42°N 121.62°W (Elev. 4400 ft)
4:56 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
5pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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