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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

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed WSW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 03 Jan 04:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Mount St Helens WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain. Low around 35. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Steady temperature around 37. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 4500 feet. Steady temperature around 37. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3200 feet in the afternoon . High near 37. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain before 7pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2900 feet. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 35. East southeast wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Steady temperature around 37. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 4500 feet. Steady temperature around 37. East southeast wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 1pm and 4pm, then rain after 4pm. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3200 feet in the afternoon . High near 37. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain before 7pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2900 feet. Low around 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles E Mount St Helens WA
 46.15°N 121.95°W (Elev. 2769 ft)
Last Update:
4:41 am PST Jan 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 3, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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