Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

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

NA

38°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 06:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Chinook Pass WA

Flood Watch December 9, 07:02pm until December 12, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch December 9, 07:02pm until December 12, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain.  High near 41. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 36. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow.  High near 38. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 36. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Temperature rising to around 40 by 4am. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. High near 41. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 36. Southwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow. High near 38. West wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 36. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Chinook Pass WA
 46.87°N 121.41°W (Elev. 4997 ft)
3:20 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
7pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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