Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 08:01 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Stehekin WA

Flood Watch December 9, 08:55pm until December 12, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch December 9, 08:55pm until December 12, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 30. West wind 13 to 17 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 30.

    High: 30 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 3am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 36 by 5am. Southeast wind 10 to 16 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 1pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy, with a west wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 30. West wind 13 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Stehekin WA
 48.4°N 120.77°W (Elev. 6841 ft)
5:48 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
8pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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