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

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

Lat: 45.92944°NLon: 122.20278°WElev: 2592.0ft.

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 02 Jan 05:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles W Mount St Helens WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 43. South wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1am.  Steady temperature around 43. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 5100 feet. High near 42. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 3700 feet. High near 39. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 43. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 43. Southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 42. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 39. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. 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 32.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles W Mount St Helens WA
 46.2°N 122.37°W (Elev. 3205 ft)
5:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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