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

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 05:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

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

  • Overnight

    Low: 30 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain.  High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 30. Light southeast wind.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
New Year's Day
A 20 percent chance of rain after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow before 10am, then rain. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 1pm, then rain between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Stehekin WA
 48.35°N 120.73°W (Elev. 1870 ft)
3:31 am PST Dec 30, 2025
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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