Mount Hood Meadows Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Meadows
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Meadows, United States for 16 days from 23 March.
Updated 23 March 2025 12:30 UTC.
| Next Snow Expected | 27 March |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm 1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm - |
| Next 7 Days | 7cm 3in |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Hood Meadows.
Forecast for today in Mount Hood Meadows
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,059m 6,755ft to 1,959m 6,427ft , with rain below.
Mount Hood Meadows has 1cm - new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Hood Meadows Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
| - |
| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Mount Hood Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | Sat 29 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | W F3 | SW F2 | ||||
| 2,230m 7,316ft | -2℃ 29°F
+1cm
| 4℃ 40°F
 | 9℃ 47°F
| 9℃ 47°F
| 7℃ 45°F
 +2cm +1in
| -5℃ 23°F
 +1cm +1in
| -2℃ 28°F
+1cm
|
| NW F2 | W F3 | SW F3 | W F3 | SW F2 | |||
| 1,805m 5,922ft | 1℃ 34°F
| 7℃ 44°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 11℃ 52°F
| 10℃ 49°F
+2cm +1in
| -2℃ 27°F
+1cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
+1cm
|
| NW F2 | W F3 | SW F3 | W F3 | SW F2 | |||
| 1,380m 4,528ft | 4℃ 39°F
| 9℃ 49°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 14℃ 57°F
| 13℃ 54°F
+2cm +1in
| 0℃ 33°F
+1cm +1in
| 3℃ 38°F
+1cm
|
| Snow Line | varying 2,059m 6,755ft | varying 2,009m 6,591ft | 1,380m 4,528ft | 1,380m 4,528ft | |||
| Max Town | 4℃ 39°F | 9℃ 49°F | 14℃ 57°F | 14℃ 57°F | 13℃ 54°F | 0℃ 33°F | 3℃ 38°F |
| Min Town | -2℃ 28°F | 3℃ 38°F | 4℃ 40°F | 7℃ 45°F | 0℃ 33°F | -3℃ 26°F | -5℃ 23°F |
This table shows the average forecast snowfall, the maximum temperature, and expected general weather at resort, lower and upper mountain levels. For daily forecast details, see below.
Mount Hood Meadows Medium-Range (7-Day) Snow Forecast Detail
Note :- Mountain weather is extremely dynamic; the forecast below will change. Any forecast snow may move forward or back in the forecast, and predicted snowfall depths will be revised in subsequent updates.
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ 28°F and rising to 4℃ 39°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sun
23
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy early, then rain showers later.
Snow Line from 2,059m 6,755ft to 1,959m 6,427ft , with rain below.
Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ 38°F to daytime highs around 9℃ 49°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Mon
24
Snow unlikely
Light drizzle early, then cloudy later.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 4℃ 40°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions up high.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Tue
25
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, fog, cloudy later.
Max 14℃ 57°F
Min 7℃ 45°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 7℃ 45°F to daytime highs around 14℃ 57°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, rain showers, light drizzle later.
Max 13℃ 54°F
Min 0℃ 33°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ 33°F to daytime highs around 13℃ 54°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
27
2cm 1in New Snow
Heavy drizzle first, light snow at altitude then light snow showers, snow showers later.
Snow Line from 2,009m 6,591ft to resort level.
Max 0℃ 33°F
Min -3℃ 26°F
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -3℃ 26°F to daytime highs around 0℃ 33°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
28
1cm 1in New Snow
Snow showers, cloudy, light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -5℃ 23°F
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -5℃ 23°F and rising to 3℃ 38°F
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
29
1cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Meadows, United States gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.
The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Mount Hood Meadows, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.
Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.
Mount Hood Meadows Snow Forecast updated at 12:30 UTC, next update expected 18:00 UTC.
Snow Forecast near Mount Hood Meadows
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hood Ski Bowl | - | 3cm 1in |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Hood Meadows
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Hood Meadows, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Hood Meadows, but like any mountain, snow conditions change throughout the season, from day to day, and even from hour to hour.
Whether you’re sticking to the marked pistes or venturing off-piste, here’s what you need to know:
Pistes (Groomers) or Off-Piste
These can be a world apart, regarding snow conditions, even ignoring the difference between the natural terrain features to be found off-piste and the generally controlled surfaces and slopes of a pisted (groomed) run.
- Piste Conditions can range from fresh powder to firm, icy surfaces, particularly after warm spells or a busy day on the mountain with the passage of many skiers.
- Off-Piste Conditions are far more variable. Wind and sun can quickly transform fresh snow into wind crust or slushy layers, whilst cold weather can preserve stashes of powder many days after a snowfall.
WARNING - skiing off-piste (out-of-bounds) at Mount Hood Meadows is not always controlled (slopes made safe from avalanche risk) or patrolled. Always check local advice, ski with safety kit (and know how to use it), and never ski alone.
Analyzing Weather and Snowfall Forecasts
Whilst no forecast can tell you exactly how snow conditions in Mount Hood Meadows will develop, checking the forecast regularly should give you an idea of what to expect.
New snowfall can bring fresh powder and refresh the surfaces of pisted runs. Powder can be tracked out quickly at busy times, but in less crowded and shaded areas, fresh snow can linger for days.
Changes in weather conditions, such as milder temperatures, rain or wind, can degrade snow quality. Conversely, cold, stable weather can preserve conditions for extended periods.
Predicting Future Snow Quality
Regularly check our snow and weather forecasts for Mount Hood Meadows for changes that may affect snow quality. Forecast snowfall depth and recent snowfall are good indicators of what to expect.
Use historical data and recent snow reports to understand past snow conditions and anticipate future changes.