Weather Report
Current Conditions
4:13 PM: Looks like a lovely clear night for skiing and riding under the lights! We're open until 9 PM.
Current Snow
Snow YTD
Surface Conditions
Groomed snow will start the day as a combination of frozen granular and hardpack, and will soften up a bit later today. Expect the snow on the groomers to be very skiable today. Off-piste: Firm during morning hours softening up in the sun. Spring corn is likely later today. Stay on the groom for the best results today, especially during the morning. In some areas early season conditions still exist. Watch for unmarked obstacles and hazards.
General Conditions
7:45 AM: High clouds this morning, with light wind in the base area and moderate to strong wind higher up. Forecast calls for partly sunny skies by later this afternoon. Gusty winds this morning should mellow out for a calm day of cruising, and a beautiful evening for those training under the lights tonight. A solid snap left us with firm and fast conditions perfect for dialing in your carving skills, but be prepared for a bit of softening in sunny spots. Join us from 9AM - 9PM!
5:20 AM: While the forecast calls for decreasing clouds with light and variable wind, Mother Nature decided to surprise us with a stiff breeze overnight, and a touch of rain this morning. We're still expecting the weather to back off today for a beautiful day and night of schussing at Your Mountain Home, but thanks to the gusty winds overnight some of our upper mountain corduroy will be less groovy than usual. Thankfully the lower mountain seems to have weathered the breeze better, and we'll have some firm and fast groom to get you started this fine Wednesday. Sunshine may soften some slopes today, with high temperatures reaching into the low 40s, so be prepared for variable surface conditions underfoot as the day goes on.
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Reminders: No uphill travel in the resort, with the exception of the backcountry access routes. Only reenter the resort into open terrain. Sledding is not allowed at Meadows. Early season conditions exist both on and off the groom - ski and ride with caution.
Forecast
Mountain Cams
Lift and Grooming Ops
What to Expect
Cascade
Highly Likely for Thursday - Greater than 90% chance. Was open the day before. Favorable Forecast.
Vista
Highly Likely for Thursday - Greater than 90% chance. Was open the day before. Favorable Forecast
What to Expect
Cascade
Highly Likely for Thursday - Greater than 90% chance. Was open the day before. Favorable Forecast.
Vista
Highly Likely for Thursday - Greater than 90% chance. Was open the day before. Favorable Forecast
Status | Lift | Schedule | Desc. |
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Stadium Express | 09:00pm-08:30pm | As needed | |
Cascade Express | 09:00pm-03:00pm | Highly Likely for Thursday- Greater than 90% | |
Hood River Express | 09:00am-04:00pm | Scheduled to open at 9am | |
Mt. Hood Express | 09:00am-09:00pm | Scheduled to open at 9am Thursday | |
Shooting Star Express | 09:00am-04:00pm | Scheduled to open at 9am Thursday | |
Vista Express | 09:00am-03:30pm | Highly Likely for Thursday- Greater than 90% | |
Blue | 09:00am-09:00pm | As Needed - Alt to MHX | |
Easy Rider | 09:00am-09:00pm | Alt to Cascade/3:30pm-9pm for nights | |
Daisy | 09:00pm-09:00pm | As Needed | |
Buttercup | 09:00am-09:00pm | Scheduled to open at 9am | |
Ballroom Carpet | 09:00am-09:00pm | Scheduled to open at 9am | |
Heather | - | Closed
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Parking Lots
Status | Parking Lot | Desc. |
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Main Lot | - | |
Hood River Meadows Lot | - | |
Sunrise Lot | - | |
Twilight Lot | - | |
Nordic Lot | - |
Gated Access
What to Expect
Avalanche Report
No avalanche hazard reduction will be in progress on Thursday Jan. 9th 2025. No uphill traffic within the permit area with the exception of designated hiking routes. Thanks for your cooperation.
Heather
Unlikely for Wednesday - Less than 50% chance. No Lift - Must take runout, Unfavorable Surface Conditions.
The Heather chair is not available, all must take the run-out to the HRM lot and HRM lift.
Enter though open gate only.
Private Reserve
Unlikely for Thursday - Less than 50% chance. Unfavorable Forecast Conditions.
The Private Reserve gates access expert only terrain. We strongly recommend that you have knowledge of the area, ride with a buddy, keep your buddy in sight and that both you and your buddy wear an avalanche beacon, carry a shovel and probe and know how to use these tools. You will be riding in avalanche terrain and will encounter cliffs, creeks and waterfalls that may not be marked. Rescue will be extended. As always, only enter through open gates, ride within your ability and know before you go!
What to Expect
Avalanche Report
No avalanche hazard reduction will be in progress on Thursday Jan. 9th 2025. No uphill traffic within the permit area with the exception of designated hiking routes. Thanks for your cooperation.
Heather
Unlikely for Wednesday - Less than 50% chance. No Lift - Must take runout, Unfavorable Surface Conditions.
The Heather chair is not available, all must take the run-out to the HRM lot and HRM lift.
Enter though open gate only.
Private Reserve
Unlikely for Thursday - Less than 50% chance. Unfavorable Forecast Conditions.
The Private Reserve gates access expert only terrain. We strongly recommend that you have knowledge of the area, ride with a buddy, keep your buddy in sight and that both you and your buddy wear an avalanche beacon, carry a shovel and probe and know how to use these tools. You will be riding in avalanche terrain and will encounter cliffs, creeks and waterfalls that may not be marked. Rescue will be extended. As always, only enter through open gates, ride within your ability and know before you go!
Status | Gate | Desc. | |
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Private Reserve | |||
Endor | Have Avy Gear and a Buddy | ||
God's Wall | Have Avy Gear and a Buddy | ||
Elk/Endor | Have Avy Gear and a Buddy | ||
Elk/Yoda | Have Avy Gear and a Buddy | ||
S&R Cliffs | Have Avy Gear and a Buddy | ||
Heather Canyon Gates | |||
Silver Bowl | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
Gold Bowl | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
Twilight Bowl | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
Pluto | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
Moon Bowl | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
1/2 Moon Bowl | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked obstacles. Ride with care. | ||
Absolute Magnitude | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
Jack's Woods | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
Heather Lift Line | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
A-Zone | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
Timberline Trail Gate | Double Black Diamond Terrain. Unmarked Obstacles Ride with Care. | ||
Super Bowl | |||
Super Bowl | - |
Nordic Center
Daily Conditions
What to Expect
We’re open for grooming and lessons from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM Thursday-Monday. Join us for Group (9:30-11:30 AM or 1:00-3:00 PM) or Private Lessons—Classic Cross Country, Skate Skiing, and Snowshoeing! Rentals available for skis and snowshoes every day we’re open.
Status | Name | Desc. | Groom Status |
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HRM Meadows | not groomed 1/6 | ||
Meadows Creek | - | ||
Sahalie Falls Road | - | ||
Sprint Loop | - | ||
Stump Lane | - | ||
Wizard's Way | - | ||
Upper HRM Lodge Access | - | ||
Beargrass Loop | - | ||
Upper Hanel Loop | - | ||
Raven Way | - | ||
Lower Hanel Loop | - | ||
Lower HRM Lodge Access | - | ||
Beargrass Crossover | - | ||
Inner Cheeseroll | - | ||
Outer Cheeseroll | - |
Road Conditions
What to Expect
Icy in spots. Carry chains or have traction tires on your vehicle. Visit TripCheck.com for up-to-date information.
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- Snow-Forecast.com: Mt. Hood Meadows forecast
- NWAC Mt. Weather: Mountain weather forecast issued by the Northwest Avalanche Forecasting Center
- 24 Hour Telemetry: Last 24 hours of weather observations at the base and top of Mt. Hood Meadows Express chairlift
- Grooming Report: List of runs groomed overnight
- Snow Terms: A list of snow and weather terms we use on our website
- Road Report: Road conditions for Highways 35 and 26
- TripCheck Road Cameras: Get a view of our Access Road, Highway 26 and Highway 35
- Rod Hill: Mt. Hood Forecast
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