Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from December 18, 04:00 AM PST until December 20, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

RED BOX (RXFO3)

Lat: 45.0275°NLon: 121.92111°WElev: 3345.0ft.

53°F

12°C

Humidity	96%
Wind Speed	WNW 3 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	15 Dec 02:07 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SW Government Camp OR

Flood Watch December 18, 04:00am until December 20, 04:00am

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 42 °F
Showers and
Breezy
Tonight
Low: 37 °F
Rain and
Breezy
Tuesday
High: 40 °F
Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 27 °F
Showers and
Windy then
Rain/Snow and
Very Windy
Wednesday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday
High: 38 °F
Rain/Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 30 °F
Rain/Snow and
Breezy
Friday
High: 32 °F
Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Rain likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Steady temperature around 42. Breezy, with a west southwest wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Rain and thunderstorms likely, then rain after 2am. Snow level 5700 feet. Low around 37. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tuesday

Rain. Snow level 6200 feet. Steady temperature around 40. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Rain showers before 1am, then rain and snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7400 feet lowering to 5800 feet after midnight . Low around 27. Very windy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 27 mph increasing to 28 to 33 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

Wednesday

Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow before 10am, then rain and snow between 10am and 1pm, then rain after 1pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Snow level rising to 7200 feet in the afternoon. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Rain before 7pm, then rain and snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Snow level 6500 feet lowering to 5100 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 30. Breezy.

Friday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.

Friday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

Saturday Night

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Sunday

Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.