Mt. Hood National Forest

• Current NOAA Weather Forecasts
• Northwest Avalanche Center Reports
• Avalanche Safety

Current NOAA Weather Forecasts

Please Note: These forecasts are not specific for the higher reaches of Mt Hood.

• National Weather Service - Portland General Forecast


• National Weather Service - Northern Oregon Cascades, Oregon, Forecast


• Timberline Weather - Lower Observations


• Timberline Weather - Upper Observations


• Government Camp Observations

Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center (NWAC) Reports

• Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center


• Detailed Avalanche Forecast for Washington and northern Oregon


• Summary Avalanche Forecast for northern Oregon and southern Washington


• Special Avalanche Statement for Washington and northern Oregon - Issued when an extreme avalanche danger is occurring or is expected within 24 hours in the Olympics, Washington Cascades or Mt Hood area.

The Mt Hood Information Center can access the above web sites. The Mt Hood Information Center is located on Hwy 26, 11 miles east of Sandy OR. It is open 7 days a week. (503)622-7674

Avalanche Safety

Areas of the mountain are prone to avalanche. Always assess avalanche conditions before traveling through terrain capable of sliding.

Keep an eye out for AVALANCHE STATEMENTS posted on the NWAC web site listed above. Remember that official avalanche statements pertain only to the areas below 7,000 feet. Climbers must be prepared to evaluate the hazard on the route chosen to climb.

Precautions

• Weather conditions change rapidly on Mt Hood and all backcountry travelers should be aware of the current avalanche danger and weather forecast.
• Practice with map and compass in good weather so that you will be prepared to use them if the weather turns poor.
• Climbing is not recommended during poor weather or periods forecast to be poor.

Remember

• Leave your route and return time with someone at home.
• WILDERNESS PERMITS are REQUIRED year round. They are free and self-issued 24-hours a day at the Climbers' Register at the Timberline Day Lodge and at the Tilly Jane Trailhead.
• Be sure to SIGN OUT UPON YOUR RETURN.
• Consider renting and using a MOUNTAIN LOCATOR UNIT.
• Use blue bags for solid human waste and toilet paper. Available in at Climbers Register.
• Practice Leave No Trace.