Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort snow report
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort in Oregon boasts a variety of terrains for all levels of skiers. Beginners can enjoy the wide, gentle slopes on the Easy Rider and Buttercup lifts. For advanced skiers, there are challenging runs such as the double black diamond Heather Canyon. An interesting fact is that the resort is located on the south side of Mount Hood, which is one of the most climbed mountains in the world. For après ski, the Vertical Restaurant and Bar offers a cozy atmosphere with delicious food and drinks. Overall, Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort is a great destination for skiers of all abilities.
Terrain mix: The Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort is located on the southern slope of Mount Hood, a dormant volcano in the Cascade Range of Oregon. The resort is surrounded by several mountain ranges and aspects, including:
1. Cascade Range: The resort is situated within the Cascade Range, a major mountain range that extends from British Columbia in Canada to Northern California in the United States. Mount Hood is the highest peak in Oregon and the fourth-highest peak in the Cascade Range.
2. Mount Hood: The ski resort is located on the southern slope of Mount Hood, which is a stratovolcano and a popular destination for skiing, snowboarding, and other outdoor activities.
3. Hood River Valley: The resort overlooks the Hood River Valley, a fertile agricultural region known for its orchards, vineyards, and outdoor recreation opportunities.
4. Timberline Lodge: The iconic Timberline Lodge is located nearby and offers additional skiing and snowboarding opportunities on Mount Hood's Palmer Glacier.
5. Columbia River Gorge: The resort is located near the Columbia River Gorge, a scenic canyon that separates Oregon and Washington and offers stunning views of waterfalls, cliffs, and the Columbia River.
Overall, the Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort is surrounded by diverse and beautiful mountain ranges and aspects that offer a unique and exciting alpine experience for visitors.
Plan your day down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the snow column the morning of a storm to know when to call in sick.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & snow
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- start of next storm cycle, end of last one.
Nearby SNOTEL stations
USDA NRCS SNOTEL stations within driving range. Cross-check whether the snow at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort is a one-off accumulation or a regional storm cycle.
| Station | Snowpack | View |
|---|---|---|
| Pepper Creek | 2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Blazed Alder | 194 in | → |
| Nohrsc Marion Forks | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Pepper Creek | 2 in | → |
| Nohrsc Mckenzie | 1 in | → |
| Spirit Lake Tunnel Outlet On S Coldwater Crk | 126 in | → |
| Nohrsc Lone Pine | 1 in | → |
| Nohrsc Pinto Rock | 58 in | → |
| Sheep Canyon | 9 in | → |
| Nohrsc North Fork | 1 in | → |
| Pinto Rock | 80 in | → |
| Spirit Lake | 2 in | → |
Beyond the slopes
Other ski areas, basecamp options, alpine fishing, and scenic stops near Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort -- worth knowing whether you're in for a day, a long weekend, or a season pass.
Other ski areas
Campgrounds
- Alpine Campground
- Tilly Jane Cabin (Guard Station)
- Tilly Jane Campground
- Devil's Half Acre Campground
- Cloud Cap Saddle Campground
- Still Creek Campground
Mountain & avalanche safety
- Know before you go
- Check today's avalanche bulletin from the regional avalanche center before any off-piste / side-country / backcountry travel. Conditions can shift dramatically between morning and afternoon on storm days.
- Carry the gear, know how to use it
- Beacon, shovel, probe. Practice companion rescue on a calm day, not during a real burial.
- Mind the weather window
- Heavy snow + wind builds wind slabs at ridgelines. The day after a storm is often the riskiest in the backcountry, even if the resort itself is open.
- Respect closed terrain
- Ropes are there for a reason. Even in-bounds, ducking a closure can trigger a slide that catches you and others below.
Track Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort in the Snoflo app
Save this resort as a favorite, set push alerts when snowfall crosses a threshold (e.g. "alert me when Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort reports 6″ new"), and Snoflo's iOS app will push the moment the SNOTEL station crosses.
About Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort
Where does the snow data for Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort come from?
Snowpack, SWE, 24-hour snowfall, and air temperature come from the nearest USDA NRCS SNOTEL station. Forecast comes from the National Weather Service / yr.no feed that Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the snow report updated?
Snowpack and SNOTEL data are updated continuously by NRCS (typically hourly). The 15-day weather forecast is refreshed throughout the day. Snoflo caches and renders the most recent observation -- look for the "as of" timestamp on the snowpack hero.
What's the elevation at Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort?
See the Resort Metrics panel above for base / summit / vertical drop. The summit elevation drives snowpack accumulation -- higher summits hold snow longer through spring.
How is "% of normal" calculated?
Today's snowpack is compared to the average snowpack on this calendar day across every recorded year at the nearest SNOTEL. 100% means right on average; 130% is a big year; 60% is thin.
What ski resorts are near Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort?
See the Other Ski Areas pill grid at the bottom of the page for resorts within driving distance. The sister Other Ski Areas card in the Plan-a-longer-trip grid above shows the closest few.
Can I get alerts when fresh snow hits?
Yes -- snow alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this resort, set a snowfall threshold (e.g. "alert me when 6+ inches"), and you'll get a push the moment the SNOTEL crosses.
Other resorts near here
Snoflo-tracked ski areas within driving distance of Mt. Hood Meadows Ski Resort.