Mountain weather
Live readings from the stations around our zones, and the forecasts and tools our forecasters check every morning.
Stations on the map
Every station around our zones on the terrain, with its latest reading and how old it is. Tap a station for details.
- 1 Low
- 2 Moderate
- 3 Considerable
- 4 High
- 5 Extreme
- No rating in force
- Demo forecast (not real)
Demo: hatched zones show a made-up forecast for this demo site, not a real rating. Today's real forecast.
Central Oregon Avalanche Center
- Central Cascades2 · ModerateDemo
- NewberryNo ratingDemo
Each zone shows the highest danger rating its center published for today, exactly as published; ratings often differ by elevation, so read the full forecast. Grey means no rating is in force (expired, off season or not issued) — it is not a rating. Tap a zone for its center's forecast. Zone outlines are simplified. Avalanche forecast data: avalanche.org Avalanche Forecast Platform, National Avalanche Center.
Right now on the mountain.
| Station | Snow depth | Snow water | Air temp | Reading | Last 3 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Creeks Meadow5,680 ft | — | 0.0 in | 58°F | 2 h ago | no change in 24 h |
| Irish Taylor5,540 ft | 0 in | 0.1 in | 55°F | 2 h ago | −1 in in 24 h |
| Cascade Summit5,100 ft | 0 in | 0.1 in | 52°F | 2 h ago | no change in 24 h |
| Roaring River4,960 ft | 0 in | 0.3 in | 63°F | 2 h ago | no change in 24 h |
| New Crescent Lake4,910 ft | 0 in | — | 54°F | 2 h ago | no change in 24 h |
| Hogg Pass4,800 ft | 0 in | 0.2 in | 61°F | 2 h ago | no change in 24 h |
| Mckenzie4,770 ft | — | 0.1 in | 65°F | 2 h ago | no change in 24 h |
| Santiam Jct.3,740 ft | 0 in | 0.1 in | 68°F | 2 h ago | −1 in in 24 h |
| Smith Ridge3,270 ft | 0 in | 0.1 in | 72°F | 2 h ago | −1 in in 24 h |
| Marion Forks2,590 ft | 0 in | 0.0 in | 51°F | 2 h ago | no change in 24 h |
Snow depthAir temperatureLast 3 days, as each station reported them
Latest automated readings, shown with their age; old readings are greyed. Station data: USDA NRCS National Water and Climate Center (SNOTEL)
The forecast where you're going.
National Weather Service hour-by-hour forecasts for the places we ride most.
Dutchman Flat Sno-Park
The main trailhead for the Tumalo and Broken Top side.
Forecast NWSMoon Mountain
Near treeline above Mt. Bachelor, where COAC keeps a weather station.
Forecast NWSSantiam Pass
The pass and the northern end of the Central Cascades.
Forecast NWSMiddle Sister
High alpine terrain in the Three Sisters Wilderness.
Forecast NWSPaulina Peak
The top of the Newberry zone.
ForecastSee it before you drive up.
Mt. Bachelor
The mountain report, webcams and the resort's weather stations.
Open WebcamsHoodoo
Webcams near Santiam Pass.
Open Webcams · conditionsWillamette Pass
Conditions and webcams to the south.
Open ODOTTripCheck
Road conditions and highway cameras for the passes.
Open NRCSSNOTEL — Oregon
Snow depth and snow water from automated sites across the state.
OpenWhat our forecasters read.
Forecast discussion — Pendleton
The forecasters' reasoning for the east side of the Cascades.
Read NWSForecast discussion — Portland
The reasoning for the west slopes and the crest.
Read NWS PendletonNWS avalanche weather guidance
Mountain weather written for avalanche forecasting.
Read NOAA WPCProbabilistic precipitation
How much snow is likely, and the chance of more.
OpenWindy
Wind, precipitation and model comparison on a map.
Open Moon MountainNational Blend of Models
The blended model forecast for Moon Mountain; also for Santiam Pass and Paulina Peak below.
Open NOAANational Blend — Santiam Pass
Model spread for the pass.
Open NOAANational Blend — Paulina Peak
Model spread for the Newberry zone.
OpenThe junk drawer.
Not part of our daily routine, but useful when you want to dig deeper.