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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

Chief Joseph Dam (CJDW)

Lat: 47.99083°NLon: 119.63556°WElev: 996.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 06:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ENE Mansfield WA

  • Today

    Today: A chance of freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance
    Freezing Rain
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain or freezing rain before 3am, then a chance of freezing rain between 3am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Freezing
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. High near 37. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 13 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 30 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of freezing rain before 7am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain or freezing rain before 3am, then a chance of freezing rain between 3am and 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with freezing rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 31. Northeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no ice accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. High near 37. East wind around 7 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 34. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. South wind around 13 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain before 10pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ENE Mansfield WA
 47.84°N 119.5°W (Elev. 2297 ft)
Last Update:
3:52 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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