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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed ENE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 05:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

White Pass WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 06:36pm until January 2, 04:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 06:36pm until January 2, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 33 °F⇑

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 37. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 4am, then rain. Low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 31. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then rain. Temperature rising to around 37 by 5am. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. High near 37. West wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 4am, then rain. Low around 33. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 36. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 7pm. Low around 31. South wind 6 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
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Point Forecast:
White Pass WA
 46.66°N 121.35°W (Elev. 4895 ft)
Last Update:
4:00 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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