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Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

Baker Municipal Airport (KBKE)

Lat: 44.84302°NLon: 117.80987°WElev: 3360.0ft.

Overcast

37°F

3°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.96 in (1014.56 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 04:20 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles SSW Richland OR

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 7 to 10 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 34. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 32. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 35. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. South wind 7 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Rain and snow, mainly after 10am. Snow level 5700 feet. High near 34. South wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Low around 32. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then rain and snow likely. High near 35. South southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles SSW Richland OR
 44.59°N 117.22°W (Elev. 5089 ft)
Last Update:
1:04 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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