Mount Hood Meadows Snow Report and Forecast
Updated 18 April 2026 06:41 CDT
Snow Forecast for Mount Hood Meadows
Snow and Weather from 18 April.
For Forecast detail, see below.
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Mount Hood Meadows Snow Forecast Highlights
When will there be fresh snow in Mount Hood Meadows?
| Next Snow Expected | 22 April |
|---|---|
| Next Snow Amount | 28cm |
| Next 48 Hours | - |
| Next 7 Days | 28cm |
Forecast for today in Mount Hood Meadows
Max 11℃
Min 0℃
Valley temperatures from an overnight low of 0℃ to daytime highs around 11℃
Freeze-thaw (spring snow) from mid-mountain up.
Temperature at BaseTemp at Base
Sat
18
Snow unlikely
Cloudy.
Forecast times for Mount Hood Meadows are in Los Angeles (US/Pacific) time zone.
Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 18 April 2026 06:50 CDT
Powder Possible :- 28cm of Fresh Snow is forecast for Mount Hood Meadows over the next 4 days.
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| Sat 18 | Sun 19 | Mon 20 | Tue 21 | Wed 22 | Thu 23 | Fri 24 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind | SE F3 | SE F4 | W F2 | NW F3 | |||
| 2,230m | 3℃
| 6℃
| 13℃
| 8℃
+1cm
| -2℃
 +28cm
| -1℃
 | 4℃
 |
| NW F2 | NE F3 | W F2 | NW F3 | ||||
| 1,805m | 6℃
| 9℃
| 15℃
| 11℃
| 1℃
+28cm
| 2℃
| 7℃
|
| NE F2 | W F2 | NW F3 | |||||
| 1,380m | 11℃
| 14℃
| 18℃
| 14℃
| 4℃
+27cm
| 4℃
| 10℃
|
| Snow Line | varying 1,819m | varying 1,589m | |||||
| Max Town | 11℃ | 14℃ | 18℃ | 14℃ | 4℃ | 4℃ | 10℃ |
| Min Town | 0℃ | 3℃ | 6℃ | 4℃ | 0℃ | -1℃ | -1℃ |
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.
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Snow Forecast near Mount Hood Meadows
| Ski Area | 48 Hr | 7 Day | Sa | Su | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Hood Ski Bowl | - | 12cm |
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.
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.