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

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

Lat: 48.34694°NLon: 120.72028°WElev: 1230.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 11:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles W Stehekin WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Southeast wind 7 to 17 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind 7 to 15 mph.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 14 mph.

    Low: 20 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 25. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. East wind around 8 mph becoming south.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 26. Southeast wind 7 to 17 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. South wind 7 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. East wind around 14 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Southeast wind 7 to 11 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles W Stehekin WA
 48.32°N 121.07°W (Elev. 7251 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
12pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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