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Heavy Lake Effect Snow; Subfreezing Temperatures in the Eastern U.S.

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. The Arctic front will continue to bring increasing winds to the Northeast that will remain gusty. Subfreezing overnight low temperatures will be found as far south as the Gulf Coast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

TACOMA CREEK (TCFW1)

Lat: 48.49056°NLon: 117.43558°WElev: 3240.0ft.

NA

19°F

-7°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 18°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 02:03 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NE Cusick 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: 21 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 31 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.

    High: 33 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light northeast wind.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 31. East wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 33. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. Light northeast wind.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. Snow level 3900 feet rising to 4900 feet in the afternoon. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 5600 feet. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Rain and snow, mainly before 4pm. Snow level 4600 feet lowering to 4000 feet in the afternoon . High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Cusick WA
 48.39°N 117.17°W (Elev. 3799 ft)
Last Update:
1:27 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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