Mount Hood Meadows 7-Day Snow Forecast

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Updated 21 September 2026 04:46 PDT

Long-Range Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Meadows

Long-range (14 to 45 days) from 21 September.

For Forecast detail, see below.

Mount Hood Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights

When will there be fresh snow in Mount Hood Meadows?

Mount Hood Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights - GFS
Snowfall prediction at mid-mountain (5,922ft)
Next Snow?
There is no snow currently in the forecast for Mount Hood Meadows.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Hood Meadows

Snowfall

Snow Line

Max 70°F
Min 35°F

New Snow

Snow Line from 6,001ft to 4,852ft, with rain below.

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Mount Hood Meadows Long-Range (2 weeks+) Snow Forecast Outlook

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.

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Meadows from OpenMeteo(GFS)
	Snow and Weather	Temp Town
Mon 21	Clear sky.	Max 70°F Min 50°F
Tue 22	Clear sky.	Max 61°F Min 41°F
Wed 23	Cloudy.	Max 62°F Min 40°F
Thu 24	Cloudy.	Max 63°F Min 45°F
Fri 25	New Snow Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below. Snow Line from 6,001ft to 4,852ft, with rain below.	Max 45°F Min 35°F
Sat 26	Cloudy.	Max 47°F Min 36°F
Sun 27	Clear sky.	Max 49°F Min 39°F

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 trail 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 04:46 PDT, next update expected 10:00 PDT.

Ensemble forecast for Mount Hood Meadows, USA at 4,528ft

Daily Mean Temperature (yellow line is control)

Daily Total Precipitation (blue line is control)

What are Forecast Ensembles ? Multiple forecasts from running the same weather model with slightly different inputs. The prominent line (the 'control') is the model output from standard inputs, the thinner lines are the variations. Plotted together, they show a range of possible outcomes; the closer they are, the higher the confidence.

How to read Long Range Ensemble Forecasts

These forecasts are from ECMWF EC46, a long-range, low-resolution (area) model. They may not accurately reflect local conditions and should be read as area forecasts, indicating whether the coming weeks are likely to be warmer, colder, wetter, or drier than average.

What to look for?

Temperatures trending downward at the same time as precipitation spikes upward... means snow!

Lines close together indicate a high confidence, while wider spreads signal uncertainty.

Snow Reliability

Mount Hood Meadows enjoys a reliable snow season, with annual snowfall averaging around 430 inches. Skiers can expect consistent snow depths throughout the season, with the latest snow information available on J2Ski for real-time updates.

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Hood Meadows

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Hood Meadows, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.