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

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

Lat: 47.79992°NLon: 121.286°WElev: 2028.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed NE 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 09:29 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Gold Bar WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 11 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind 11 to 13 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 11 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 32. East wind around 9 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Gold Bar WA
 47.9°N 121.61°W (Elev. 3159 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
10pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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