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Significant and Catastrophic Flooding in the Pacific Northwest; Very Cold Temperatures in the Northern Plains

The atmospheric river over the Pacific Northwest will begin to subside today, but lingering rainfall will exacerbate ongoing catastrophic major river flooding, and landslides will continue across portions of western Washington and northwest Oregon for several days. Arctic air will plummet southward into the Northern Plains today, bringing cold air in the single digits to the region by Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Massena, Massena International-Richards Field (KMSS)

Lat: 44.94°NLon: 74.85°WElev: 217ft.

Light Snow and Breezy

14°F

-10°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed W 21 G 30 mph
Barometer 29.51 in (1000.2 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Wind Chill-4°F (-20°C)
Last update 11 Dec 7:53 am EST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Potsdam NY

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 8 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -6. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

    High: 22 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 11 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 11 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 3 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 17 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Areas of blowing snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -1. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 22. Wind chill values as low as -6. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West wind around 6 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 17. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Potsdam NY
 44.71°N 75.01°W (Elev. 400 ft)
Last Update:
4:21 am EST Dec 11, 2025
Forecast Valid:
8am EST Dec 11, 2025-6pm EST Dec 17, 2025
 
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