USDA SNOTEL TelemetryORID: 651:OR:SNTL
Confidence:Moderate

Mount Hood (Timberline / Test Site), OR: Snow Depth & Forecast

Network: USDA SNOTEL Telemetry •Elevation: 5,370 ft (1,637 m) •Coordinates: 45.334°N, 121.716°W •Region: Pacific Northwest Cascades

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Condition scores evaluate settled base depth, fresh powder accumulation, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards based on current telemetry.

Observation Freshness & Provenance

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Settled Base DepthUSDA SNOTEL Sensor
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Recent Snowfall AccumulationNumerical Weather Stream
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7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo High-Resolution Stream
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Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBaseline
Settled Base DepthMount Hood (Timberline / Test Site)
USDA SNOTEL Sensor
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SWE (Water Eq.)N/A
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Historical Season BaselineNormal Near Zero (Early Season)

Why Conditions Currently Look Limited

Mount Hood (Timberline / Test Site)
Mathematical Point Contributions:
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7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast

High-resolution numerical weather prediction

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Historical Climate Baselines & Normals

1991–2020 Normals
Current vs Typical for Date
Normal Near ZeroNormal for this date is near zero (early autumn)
Typical Seasonal Peak
125"Typically late Feb – early Apr
Typical Recreation Season
November - JuneCore winter snowpack window
Methodology: Baselines represent 30-year median snow water and depth records calculated by USDA NRCS / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

About Mount Hood (Timberline / Test Site) Telemetry & Geography

Stationed on the southern flank of Mount Hood near Timberline Lodge, this site measures maritime Pacific snowpacks that regularly exceed 100+ inches of depth for year-round snow sports.

Season Normals & Recreation Windows

The typical winter season for this zone runs from November - June. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 125 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.

Operating NetworkUSDA NRCS SNOTEL (Automated acoustic & pillow telemetry)
Elevation ZoneMid-Mountain Ridge

Official Avalanche Advisory Required (Northwest Avalanche Center (Mt Hood))

FrostBurst condition ratings score snow depth and meteorological quality, NOT avalanche danger. Before backcountry skiing or mountain riding, you must check the official regional avalanche forecast and carry rescue gear (beacon, shovel, probe).

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Station & Telemetry Metadata

USDA SNOTEL
Operating NetworkUSDA NRCS National Water & Climate Center
Reporting CadenceAutomated telemetry (hourly cadence)
Observation EquipmentAcoustic ultrasonic depth sensor & electronic snow pillow
Official Station ID651:OR:SNTL

Station Geography

Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"

Nearby Telemetry Stations

Sorted by Distance
Stevens Pass Summit169.2 mi away • 4,070 ft (1,300 ft lower)
--SNOTEL
Mount Baker (Heather Meadows)243.8 mi away • 4,210 ft (1,160 ft lower)
--SNOTEL
Mores Creek Summit (Boise Mountains)312.9 mi away • 6,100 ft (+730 ft higher)
--SNOTEL
Schweitzer Basin (Selkirk Mountains)318.6 mi away • 6,090 ft (+720 ft higher)
--SNOTEL

Nearby Winter Recreation Areas

Surrounding Zones
Mount Baker & Shuksan BackcountryWorld-record maritime snowpack depths and grand alpine backcountry touring.
243.6 mi→
Togwotee Pass & Continental Divide BasinThe global capital of Rocky Mountain mountain snowmobiling and high-country bowls.
583.8 mi→
Little & Big Cottonwood CanyonsThe epicenter of the Wasatch Range and Utah's 'Greatest Snow on Earth'.
605.5 mi→
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