Author: Darren Curammeng

Precipitation in the form of rain and snow is expected prior to 10 a.m., transitioning to rain thereafter. The snow level is forecasted to start at 5,800 feet, gradually increasing to 7,500 feet by the afternoon. The anticipated high temperature for the day is around 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Conditions will be quite blustery, with westward winds ranging from 26 to 34 mph, and gusts potentially reaching up to 46 mph. There is a 90% likelihood of precipitation, with total daytime snow accumulation projected to be less than half an inch.

Mt. Hood Meadows- ood morning! We’re a couple days into spring, and the weather is playing right along: tons of new snow yesterday, drizzle right now. We’re expecting on-and-off drizzle all day today with up to 0.25″ total rain – not so bad at all! As of early this morning, it was just a bit of mist. Not rain, not a downpour, not a gully-washer, far from the rainiest of rainy days… just a bit of chilly drizzle helping our snowpack settle. If you’re a practiced slalom skier or snowboarder, you might just be able to carve the raindrops like a racecourse and stay dry! (kidding, of course)

Joking aside… for this drizzly day, we have an accompaniment of a stiff breeze that could impact a lift or two, especially after noon. We also have an avalanche warning issued by our friends over at NWAC. Thanks to the former, the wind, Cascade and Vista are highly unlikely today. Thanks to the latter, our gated terrain will remained closed today for your safety and ours. And thanks to all the aforementioned challenges, our slopes should be relatively empty, and lift lines minimal. Show up, and you’ll reap the rewards of last night’s game of groom crew catch-up: more and better grooming than yesterday. Just make sure you’re waxed right for wet snow! And dress right too – toss a parka over your normal mountain fashion for best results. Substitute a clear plastic bag if you still want to show off your snow style. We’re here 9am-4pm today. Hope to see you on the snow for a rousing round of singing and shredding in the rain. See you soon! 

There is a 40 percent likelihood of snow showers tonight, accompanied by predominantly cloudy skies and a low temperature near 21 degrees. Winds will be quite strong, blowing from the west at approximately 33 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 50 mph. Snow accumulation during the night may total between 2 to 4 inches.

Mt Hood Meadows-

4:48am: Are you as stoked as we are? 9″ overnight, 19″ in the last 24 hours, 26″ in the last 48. Windy, with clearing on the way. We expect to park out today. Please carpool or take the CAT bus. If we park out, do not walk on the highway or access roads – we want everyone safe! Please don’t park at Teacup – they have a race today. After you score some fresh tracks, join us for Brewfest. 

Snow is expected to begin primarily after 8 AM, with the potential for heavy snowfall at times. The high temperature will be around 31 degrees. Winds will be strong, coming from the southwest at speeds of 22 to 28 mph, with gusts reaching up to 39 mph. There is a 100% chance of precipitation, and total snow accumulation during the day may range from 10 to 14 inches.

Come on in for Ski Rentals, Snowshoe Rentals, Snowboard Rentals, or Nordic Ski Rentals today!

Mt Hood Meadows Surface Conditions:

Dense fresh snow over packed powder, especially on lower slopes.   Forecast calls for a foot or more of new snow today, so it will be deep out there. The lower you go, the denser it will be.  Limited grooming.  Off-piste, dense and deep, heavy fresh snow over packed powder.  Ski and ride with caution, especially if you have not experienced this denser quality of snow over the past week or two.  

Today the weather is set to bring a good amount of snow especially before 10 a. m. As the morning progresses snow showers will continue making the ground white and fluffy. The temperature will be around 33 degrees so it will feel chilly outside. A brisk west wind will blow at 11 to 16 mph with even stronger gusts reaching up to 29 mph. With a 90% chance of snow we can expect about 1 to 2 inches of fresh wet snow.

Mt Hood Meadows- ” Today’s weather kicks off cloudy and transitions to snow. A few inches are in the forecast. We’re hopeful we can hang on to Cascade and Vista today despite the incoming “weather”, but Heather looks unlikely. PR is out for today due to surface conditions. “

Rain poured down from the sky drenching everything in sight. At times it was heavy making it hard to see beyond a few feet. The temperature was close to 39 degrees and the wind howled fiercely blowing from the southwest. In the afternoon the winds picked up even more reaching speeds of 33 to 43 mph with gusts that could hit 65 mph. With a 100% chance of precipitation it felt like the storm wanted to make its presence known reminding everyone of nature’s power.

The weather today is going to be quite wintry starting with snow falling before 10 a. m. As the morning goes on we might see some sleet mixed in with the snow until noon. After that the snow will continue to fall throughout the afternoon. The temperature will be around 32 degrees which is chilly enough for a warm coat. Be prepared for strong winds as they will shift from the south to the west blowing at speeds of 15 to 31 mph making it feel even colder outside.

Tonight the snow will fall steadily creating a soft white blanket over everything. With the temperature hovering around 29 degrees it will feel chilly outside so make sure to bundle up if you’re heading out. A gentle wind from the west-southwest will add a little chill blowing at about 7 mph. There’s an 80% chance of snow which means it’s very likely we’ll see some flakes dancing down from the sky. We could end up with a total of 4 to 8 inches by morning making the world look like a winter wonderland.

Mt Hood Meadows Surface Conditions, ” Groomed snow is dense packed snow. Off piste, there’s a multitude of layers in the shallow fresh snow and likely a crust. Approach with caution. “

Today’s weather is sunny but chilly with a high temperature close to 19 degrees. Although the sun is shining the wind makes it feel much colder with wind chill values dropping to as low as -10 degrees. The strong northeast wind blows at 15 to 23 miles per hour adding to the cold. In the afternoon the wind will shift to blow from the south-southeast but it will still be quite breezy. Gusts could reach up to 37 miles per hour making it a blustery day outside.

Mt. Hood Meadows Surface Conditions, “Groomed snow is a mix of packed powder and hardpack with scoured spots in high traffic areas. Off piste conditions are a mix of powder and skier-tracked/packed powder.  Approach off-piste areas with caution. Watch for scoured areas – they are difficult to edge in and can result in long slides and impacts with trees, other people, and other hazards. In some areas down lower on the resort low snow conditions still exist.”

Today there is a 30 percent chance of snow showers especially after 1 PM. The sun will peek through the clouds making the day partly sunny but don’t expect it to get too warm; the high will be around 12 degrees. With the wind chill it will feel much colder dropping to as low as -14 degrees. A breezy wind will blow from the west-northwest at 14 to 17 mph and gusts could reach up to 20 mph. So if you’re heading out make sure to bundle up to stay warm!

Mt. Hood Meadows Surface Conditions, ” Groomed snow is mostly packed powder, but you may find hardpack and/or scoured spots in high traffic areas. Off piste conditions are a mix of powder and skier-tracked/packed powder.  Approach off-piste areas with caution. Watch for scoured areas – they are difficult to edge in and can result in long slides and impacts with trees, other people, and other hazards.”

Snow showers are expected today bringing a magical winter wonderland to our surroundings. The snow could fall heavily at times creating a soft white blanket over everything. With temperatures staying steady around 22 degrees it will feel quite chilly outside. A west-southwest wind will blow gently but it might gust strongly at times reaching up to 29 mph. There is a 90% chance of snow and we could see between 4 to 8 inches accumulating during the day making it a perfect day to ski, snowboard, nordic ski, or snowshoe!

Groomed snow is a special type of snow that combines hardpack and packed powder. This mixture is often found in places that see a lot of wind or heavy use by skiers. In off-piste areas the snow is different; it includes skier-packed powder mixed with frozen granular snow. When entering these off-piste areas it is important to be careful and watch for scoured spots. These areas can be tricky and may require extra attention to navigate safely.