Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

Olympia, Olympia Airport (KOLM)

Lat: 46.97333°NLon: 122.90333°WElev: 203.0ft.

freezing fog

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.75 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Last update 18 Jan 09:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles N Rochester WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light north northeast wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 46.

    High: 46 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light north northeast wind.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 49. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles N Rochester WA
 46.94°N 123.13°W (Elev. 600 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
9pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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