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

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed NE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 03:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNE Chinook Pass WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:43am until January 2, 07:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 04:43am until January 2, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 35 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm.  High near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 36 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1am, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 34. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 29. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain. Steady temperature around 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain and snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 10am, then snow likely between 10am and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 36. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 1am, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 34. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 29. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNE Chinook Pass WA
 46.93°N 121.46°W (Elev. 6322 ft)
4:20 am PST Jan 2, 2026
4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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