Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

FINNEY CREEK (FIFW1)

Lat: 48.39236°NLon: 121.81828°WElev: 2160.0ft.

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 12:28 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SSE Newhalem WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 24. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. South southeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. South southeast wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow.  High near 33. Wind chill values between 19 and 26. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain.  Low around 31. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow, mainly after 2am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 24. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. South southeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 1pm, then rain and snow. High near 33. Wind chill values between 19 and 26. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Low around 31. South southeast wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain and snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
17 Miles SSE Newhalem WA
 48.46°N 121.05°W (Elev. 4813 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 27, 2026
12am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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