It’s still looking like winter up on Mount Hood, but that fresh snow won’t last for long.

If you’ve got backcountry gear and skills, you might want to call in sick.

Temperature at 6,000 feet: 41-46

Wind: 5-9 SE

Snow depth at the base of Meadows: 12 inches

Annual snowfall at Timberline: 32 inches

Freezing Level: 8,000 feet this morning, rising to 13,800 feet Saturday.

Roads: Clear

Sources: NWAC, NWS, ODOT cameras, Timberline, Meadows, Skibowl, snow-forecast.com

Last modified: October 4, 2013