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

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Overcast

48°F

9°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed SW 9 MPH
Barometer 29.49 in (998.65 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 04 Jan 08:20 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSW Bluewood Ski WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly before 1pm.  Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 4pm.  High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly before 1pm. Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. West wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
Snow, mainly after 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SSW Bluewood Ski WA
 46.02°N 117.9°W (Elev. 5407 ft)
8:31 am PST Jan 4, 2026
8am PST Jan 4, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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