Mount Hood, Oregon
Mt. Hood Meadows
Mt. Hood Meadows combines alpine learning areas with a larger mountain that includes demanding canyon terrain. It also operates Nordic skiing at Hood River Meadows, so a Mount Hood invitation should say whether the group is meeting for downhill skiing, snowboarding or cross-country skiing.
- Named beginner progression lifts
- Heather Canyon and Private Reserve terrain
- Separate Hood River Meadows Nordic skiing
Mt. Hood Meadows snow forecast
Forecast
Issued
First snow shown in this forecast: Sun, Nov 8, 2026. Chance Rain And Snow Showers
- Sun, Nov 8, 2026High 41°F (5°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
Chance Rain And Snow Showers
Night: Cloudy
Wind from the west, 0 to 6 mph (0 to 10 km/h)
- Mon, Nov 9, 2026High 43°F (6°C)Low 41°F (5°C)
Light Rain
Night: Light Rain
Wind from the west-southwest, 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h)
- Tue, Nov 10, 2026High 47°F (8°C)Low 43°F (6°C)
Chance Light Rain
Night: Mostly Cloudy
Wind from the southwest, 0 to 3 mph (0 to 5 km/h)
- Wed, Nov 11, 2026High 53°F (12°C)Low 42°F (6°C)
Partly Sunny
Night: Mostly Cloudy
Wind from the south, 1 mph (2 km/h)
- Thu, Nov 12, 2026High 50°F (10°C)Low 40°F (4°C)
Partly Sunny
Night: Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Light Rain
Wind calm (0 mph)
- Fri, Nov 13, 2026High 45°F (7°C)Low 39°F (4°C)
Light Rain Likely
Night: Light Rain Likely
Wind from the southwest, 2 to 6 mph (3 to 10 km/h)
- Sat, Nov 14, 2026High 43°F (6°C)Low 35°F (2°C)
Light Rain Likely
Night: Rain And Snow Likely
Wind from the south-southwest, 3 mph (5 km/h)
Forecast for the resort’s coordinates from National Weather Service (opens in a new tab). Conditions vary with elevation. It is a weather forecast, not an avalanche or terrain assessment. Leaving the ski area boundary? Check the regional avalanche forecast (opens in a new tab). Times are the resort’s local time.
Forecast source: National Weather Service. Check the update time and the resort's current operating report before confirming your day.
Terrain and ability at Mt. Hood Meadows
The beginner progression product lists Ballroom Carpet, Fun Zone, Buttercup, Daisy, Easy Rider and Vista Express; access depends on current operations. Heather Canyon and Private Reserve are gated expert terrain. Check the mountain report and enter only through open gates, rather than treating these areas as extensions of a beginner lesson.
Getting to Mt. Hood Meadows
The resort's access road meets Highway 35 at a cloverleaf junction. Parking is free, but an Oregon Sno-Park permit is required in all of the resort's lots from November 1 to April 30. Check ODOT TripCheck before leaving.
Arrival, bases and lessons
Confirm the activity and meeting location before choosing parking. Nordic visitors should follow signs for Hood River Meadows; the Nordic Center is at the east end of that parking lot. Alpine rentals and lessons use separate arrangements. Check the current access and mountain report, and allow time to collect equipment before your lesson.
Plan a meetup at Mt. Hood Meadows
Keep the first meeting close to the booked learning area, then choose a lodge landmark for a later break. Friends planning canyon terrain should agree on a separate route and return time, with the beginner group's lesson and ticket limits respected.
Use the meetup message planner for Mt. Hood Meadows to agree on your date, terrain, pace and meeting point.
Official sources for this mountain guide
Guide checked against these official sources on . Use these resort sources for current maps, lesson meeting points and visitor information. Confirm tickets, reservations and open terrain for your date.
- Beginner progression access (opens in a new tab)
- Rentals, lessons and Nordic activities (opens in a new tab)
- Official mountain and terrain overview (opens in a new tab)
- Official Nordic Center and arrival guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Official mountain report and gated-terrain guidance (opens in a new tab)
- Official transportation and parking FAQ (opens in a new tab)
- ODOT Sno-Park permits (opens in a new tab)
- ODOT TripCheck road conditions (opens in a new tab)
Spot something out of date? Email powwowllc1@gmail.com and we'll check it against the resort.
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Find people to ski Mt. Hood Meadows with
Start with the date, terrain, pace, and a public meeting point. Confirm lift access and the resort's current report before the day. SkiBuds' rebuilt app is coming soon, with rider discovery and conversations to help you plan with ski and snowboard friends.
Use the snow forecast guide and powder-day group plan to confirm the weather together. Explore more Oregon mountains and riding meetups.
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