Mount Hood Ski Bowl Snow Report and Forecast
Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Ski Bowl
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This is the Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Ski Bowl, United States for 16 days from 3 April.
Updated 04 April 2025 01:37 NZDT.
| Next Snow Expected | 7 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 1cm |
| Next 48 Hours | 1cm |
| Next 7 Days | 3cm |
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For Forecast detail, see below.
For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Hood Ski Bowl.
Forecast for today in Mount Hood Ski Bowl
Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
03
1cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Mount Hood Ski Bowl has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
Mount Hood Ski Bowl Snow Report
| Upper Snow Depths |
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| Lower Snow Depths |
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| Snow Conditions |
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Mount Hood Ski Bowl 7-Day Snow Forecast Overview
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| Thu 03 | Fri 04 | Sat 05 | Sun 06 | Mon 07 | Tue 08 | Wed 09 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | NW F3 | SE F3 | SE F2 | W F2 | |||
| 1,532m | 1℃
 +1cm
| 4℃
 | 12℃
| 12℃
| 6℃
 +1cm
| 3℃
+1cm
| 10℃
|
| NW F3 | S F3 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,300m | 3℃
+1cm
| 6℃
| 14℃
| 13℃
| 7℃
+1cm
| 4℃
| 12℃
|
| NW F2 | S F2 | SE F2 | |||||
| 1,067m | 5℃
+1cm
| 8℃
| 15℃
| 15℃
| 7℃
| 6℃
| 12℃
|
| Snow Line | 1,067m | 1,209m | varying 1,069m | varying 1,409m | |||
| Max Town | 5℃ | 8℃ | 15℃ | 15℃ | 7℃ | 6℃ | 12℃ |
| Min Town | -2℃ | -1℃ | 2℃ | 6℃ | 1℃ | 2℃ | 3℃ |
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 Ski Bowl 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 5℃
Min -2℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -2℃ and rising to 5℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Thu
03
1cm New Snow
Light snow early, then cloudy later.
Snow falling to resort level.
Max 8℃
Min -1℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) conditions, with valley temperatures cooling to -1℃ and rising to 8℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Fri
04
Snow unlikely
Light rain showers early, then clear sky later.
Max 15℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
05
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Max 15℃
Min 6℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 6℃ to daytime highs around 15℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sun
06
Snow unlikely
Cloudy, light drizzle, rain showers later.
Max 7℃
Min 1℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 1℃ to daytime highs around 7℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Mon
07
up to 1cm New Snow
Rain showers first, light drizzle then light snow showers, clear spells later.
Snow Line from 1,069m to resort level.
Max 6℃
Min 2℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 2℃ to daytime highs around 6℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Snowfall per hour
Snow Line
Tue
08
up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, rain showers, cloudy later.
Snow Line from 1,409m to 1,069m, with rain below.
Max 12℃
Min 3℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 3℃ to daytime highs around 12℃
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Wed
09
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
This Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Ski Bowl, 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 Ski Bowl, 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 Ski Bowl Snow Forecast updated at 01:37 NZDT, next update expected 07:00 NZDT.
Snow Forecast near Mount Hood Ski Bowl
| Snow Report and Forecast | 48 Hr | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | 7 Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hood Meadows | 1cm | 6cm |
Understanding and predicting Snow Conditions in Mount Hood Ski Bowl
Here are our tips for making the most of a trip to Mount Hood Ski Bowl, with the help of the J2Ski Snow forecasts and reports. You can find some great skiing in Mount Hood Ski Bowl, 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 Ski Bowl 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 Ski Bowl 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 Ski Bowl 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.