Mount Hood, OR
Today’s Forecast:
Today’s Report:
Hiking
Use Caution for hiking. High near 44°F. Risk of rain later today (37%).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Camping
Use Caution for camping. High near 44°F. Risk of rain later today (37%).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Biking
Not Recommended for biking. High near 44°F. Risk of rain later today (37%). Temperatures outside comfort limits (44°F).
- Temp: Unfavorable weather factor
- Rain: Marginal weather factor
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Sledding / Snowshoeing
Fair for sledding / snowshoeing. High near 44°F. Low rain risk (37%).
- Temp: Marginal weather factor
- Rain: Favorable conditions
- Wind: Favorable conditions
- Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
About Mount Hood
Mount Hood is a Cascades planning page for Government Camp, Timberline-area trails, Trillium Lake, Lost Lake, forest campgrounds, scenic drives, and mountain weather decisions.
Make the Most of a Mount Hood Day
Use the forecast to decide between lower forest routes, lake plans, campground time, or higher mountain trailheads. Snow, icy roads, chain requirements, wildfire smoke, and closures can change options quickly.
Weather Tips for Mount Hood OR
- Mountain snow, icy roads, chain requirements, fog, cold rain, lightning, smoke, lake wind, and seasonal closures can all affect Mount Hood plans.
- Elevation can change snow, wind, storm timing, road conditions, and temperature within a short drive.
- For campground days, check overnight lows, fire restrictions, rain timing, and how quickly shelter is available.
- Have a land-based backup ready when wind, waves, high flow, or storms make water plans less comfortable.
Nearby Towns and Areas
This page is meant to cover a roughly 25-mile outdoor-planning area around Mount Hood, including Mount Hood’s south and west visitor corridors, Government Camp, Timberline-area routes, Trillium and Lost Lake areas, Zigzag, and nearby national forest recreation. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:
- Government Camp
- Timberline Lodge area
- Trillium Lake
- Lost Lake
- Zigzag
- Rhododendron
- Mount Hood National Forest
- Sandy River
Plan Around the Conditions
Use the forecast to choose the best version of Mount Hood rather than forcing one itinerary. Match rain, wind, tides, river or lake conditions, trail surfaces, smoke, road access, seasonal closures, and temperature swings to the activity that gives your group the most comfortable day.