Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Stampede Pass (KSMP)

Lat: 47.27648°NLon: 121.33817°WElev: 3970.0ft.

unknown precip

24°F

-4°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NA 3 MPH
Barometer 30.24 in (1024.04 mb)
Dewpoint 23°F (-5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Dec 02:56 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Snoqualmie Pass WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 39 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of rain and snow after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 36 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 30. Southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow.  Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. East wind around 7 mph.
New Year's Day
A chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 30. Southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.46°N 121.36°W (Elev. 4386 ft)
2:41 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
3pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 6, 2026
 
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