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 22 February.
Updated 22 February 2025 14:33 GMT.
| Next Snow Expected | 24 February |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 2cm1in |
| Next 48 Hours | 5cm2in |
| Next 7 Days | 11cm4in |
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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
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,999m6,558ft to 1,479m4,852ft, with rain below.
Mount Hood Meadows has 5cm2in new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Hood Meadows Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| 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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| Sat 22 | Sun 23 | Mon 24 | Tue 25 | Wed 26 | Thu 27 | Fri 28 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SW F3 | SW F2 | SW F4 | ||||
| 2,230m7,316ft | 3℃36°F
+1cm
| 2℃35°F
 | 1℃33°F
 +4cm+1in
| -4℃24°F
 +6cm+2in
| -2℃28°F
 | 4℃39°F
| 6℃42°F
|
| SW F2 | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F4 | ||||
| 1,805m5,922ft | 5℃40°F
| 4℃39°F
| 3℃37°F
+2cm+1in
| -2℃29°F
+6cm+2in
| 1℃33°F
| 7℃44°F
| 9℃47°F
|
| SW F2 | SW F4 | SW F3 | SW F4 | ||||
| 1,380m4,528ft | 7℃45°F
| 6℃44°F
| 5℃42°F
 | 1℃34°F
+6cm+2in
| 4℃38°F
| 10℃49°F
| 11℃52°F
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,999m6,558ft | varying 1,899m6,230ft | 1,380m4,528ft | 1,380m4,528ft | |||
| Max Town | 7℃45°F | 6℃44°F | 5℃42°F | 1℃34°F | 4℃38°F | 10℃49°F | 11℃52°F |
| Min Town | 0℃33°F | 4℃40°F | -3℃27°F | -2℃28°F | -6℃21°F | -2℃27°F | 1℃33°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.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Sat
22
up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,999m6,558ft to 1,479m4,852ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
23
Snow unlikely
Heavy drizzle first, light rain then rain showers, rain later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
24
up to 4cmup to 1in New Snow
Rain first, fog then cloudy, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,899m6,230ft to 1,429m4,688ft, with rain below.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
25
6cm2in New Snow
Snow showers early, then light snow showers later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Wed
26
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, clear sky, fair later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Thu
27
Snow unlikely
Cloudy early, then clear sky later.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Fri
28
Snow unlikely
Clear sky first, fair then cloudy, fair later.
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 14:33 GMT, next update expected 20:00 GMT.
Snow Forecast near Mount Hood Meadows
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hood Ski Bowl | 2cm1in | 8cm3in |
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.