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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

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

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

NA

47°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 11:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 3pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Windy, with a southeast wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Windy. Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Windy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Very windy, with a south wind 28 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of rain and snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 3pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 3pm. Snow level 6600 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain and snow before 1am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 6000 feet after midnight . Low around 30. Windy, with a southeast wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Windy, with a south southwest wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Very windy, with a south wind 28 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Windy, with a southwest wind 17 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 27. Breezy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Thursday
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount St Helens WA
 46.2°N 122.18°W (Elev. 5997 ft)
Last Update:
11:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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