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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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ESE 9 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill37°F (3°C)
Last update 02 Jan 09:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Mount St Helens WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Steady temperature around 42. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before noon, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level 4800 feet. High near 44. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Steady temperature around 41. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3400 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 33. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 42. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain before noon, then rain likely after 1pm. Snow level 4800 feet. High near 44. South wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 4800 feet. Steady temperature around 41. Breezy, with a south wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 47 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 10am, then rain and snow. Snow level 4100 feet lowering to 3400 feet in the afternoon . High near 41. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 33. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. 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 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Mount St Helens WA
 46.27°N 122.2°W (Elev. 3264 ft)
Last Update:
10:41 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 9, 2026
 
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