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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 11:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles E Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 2am.  Steady temperature around 38. East wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 37. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Snow level 3700 feet. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain and snow.  Snow level 3100 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 2900 feet. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 2am. Steady temperature around 38. East wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Steady temperature around 37. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 34. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 36. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3100 feet. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2900 feet. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 2800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. Snow level 2900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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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)
11:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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