Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Dec 04:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Washington Pass WA

Flood Watch December 8, 07:00am until December 9, 04:00am
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Flood Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 9pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Snow likely before 10am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Washington Pass WA
 48.49°N 120.74°W (Elev. 5873 ft)
3:12 am PST Dec 8, 2025
5am PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 14, 2025
 
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