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Mount Hood Meadows Snow Forecast - 29th March 2025

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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 29 March.

Updated 29 March 2025 15:35 NZDT.

Mount Hood Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights
Next Snow Expected31 March
Next Snow Amount3cm
Next 48 Hours4cm
Next 7 Days13cm
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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 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

1cm New Snow

CloudFairCloudCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Mount Hood Meadows has 4cm new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.

Mount Hood Meadows Snow Report

Mount Hood Meadows Snow Depths and Conditions.
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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Summary Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Meadows from OpenMeteo
Sat
29
Sun
30
Mon
31
Tue
01
Wed
02
Thu
03
Fri
04
WindW F2SE F2SW F2NW F3W F2
2,230m
-4℃
Cloud
+1cm
0℃
Cloud
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
-2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-5℃
Snow
+5cm
-5℃
Fog
+1cm
1℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
NW F3SE F2SW F2NW F3W F2
1,805m
-1℃
Cloud
+1cm
3℃
Cloud
2℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
0℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+4cm
-2℃
Snow
+5cm
-2℃
Fog
+1cm
4℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
NW F3SE F2SW F2NW F3W F2
1,380m
2℃
Cloud
+1cm
6℃
Cloud
5℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+2cm
3℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
+3cm
0℃
Snow
+4cm
1℃
Fog
7℃
Lt Snow Shwrs
Snow Line

1,380m

varying 1,549m
to 1,380m

1,380m

1,380m

1,380m

1,380m

Max Town2℃6℃5℃3℃0℃1℃7℃
Min Town-4℃-1℃-4℃-7℃-4℃-5℃-2℃

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 2℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 2℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Sat
29

1cm New Snow

CloudFairCloudCloud

Cloudy, fair, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -1℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Sun
30

Snow unlikely

CloudCloudCloudCloud

Cloudy.

Max 5℃
Min -4℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -4℃ and rising to 5℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Mon
31

2cm to 3cm New Snow

CloudSnowCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Cloudy first, snow showers then cloudy, light snow showers later.

Snow Line from 1,549m to resort level.

Max 3℃
Min -7℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -7℃ and rising to 3℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Tue
01

3cm to 4cm New Snow

SnowLight SnowCloudLt Snow Shwrs

Snow showers first, light snow then cloudy, light snow showers later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 0℃
Min -4℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -4℃ to daytime highs around 0℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Wed
02

4cm to 5cm New Snow

SnowSnowCloudLight Snow

Snow showers, cloudy, light snow later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 1℃
Min -5℃

Valley temperatures from an overnight low of -5℃ to daytime highs around 1℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Thu
03

up to 1cm New Snow

Light SnowFogFogCloud

Light snow, fog, cloudy later.

Snow falling to resort level.

Max 7℃
Min -2℃

Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 7℃

Temperature at BaseTemp at Base

Snowfall per hour

Snow Line

Fri
04

Snow unlikely

Light SnowFogCloudCloud

Light snow, fog, cloudy 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 15:35 NZDT, next update expected imminently.

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Mount Hood Ski Bowl6cm 17cm

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.