Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Northwest; Snow in the North-Central US

A prolonged atmospheric river will bring heavy rainfall which may lead to widespread urban and river flooding, heavy mountain snow, along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies through much of the week. A clipper will bring a period of snow across the upper Midwest and the Great Lakes into Tuesday, before a stronger system bring more wintry impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Massena, Massena International-Richards Field (KMSS)

Lat: 44.94°NLon: 74.85°WElev: 217ft.

Fair

-7°F

-22°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.32 in (1027.9 mb)
Dewpoint -11°F (-24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 8 Dec 9:53 pm EST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Potsdam NY

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -14. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: -2 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -13. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 26 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow.  High near 33. South wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Low around 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 14 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 8 to 10 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 12 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around -2. Wind chill values as low as -14. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 26. Wind chill values as low as -13. South wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 19. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 3pm, then rain and snow. High near 33. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 14. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 22. West wind 8 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 6 to 9 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 0. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Potsdam NY
 44.63°N 75.05°W (Elev. 400 ft)
6:49 pm EST Dec 8, 2025
10pm EST Dec 8, 2025-6pm EST Dec 15, 2025
 
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