Heavy Mountain Snow in the Northwest U.S.; Wintry Mix North-Central to Northeast U.S.

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes overnight into Tuesday then the Northeast U.S. Tuesday night into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

ALPENTAL EXIT (TALPE)

Lat: 47.427°NLon: 121.418°WElev: 2972.0ft.

light snow

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 29°F (-2°C)
Visibility 1.24 mi
Last update 06 Jan 04:08 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

13 Miles SE Skykomish WA

Winter Storm Warning until January 8, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
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    Winter Storm Warning until January 8, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Overnight

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 26. Wind chill values between 8 and 13. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. Wind chill values between 4 and 11. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 21. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 17. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 25. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow likely, mainly after 5am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wind chill values between 7 and 12. West southwest wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Wind chill values between 8 and 13. West southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 16 to 22 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Wind chill values between 4 and 11. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. West wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday
A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
13 Miles SE Skykomish WA
 47.57°N 121.2°W (Elev. 5906 ft)
1:25 am PST Jan 6, 2026
4am PST Jan 6, 2026-6pm PST Jan 12, 2026
 
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