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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 02 Jan 06:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Mount St Helens WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 11am.  High near 45. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 2am.  Low around 38. East southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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.  High near 45. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 36. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 3700 feet. High near 40. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Snow level 3100 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7am.  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

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 11am. High near 45. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 2am. Low around 38. East southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 45. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 22 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 36. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 40. South wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Snow level 3100 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7am. 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 30.
Tuesday
Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
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Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Mount St Helens WA
 46.3°N 122.27°W (Elev. 2936 ft)
6:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
7am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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