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

16 Miles SE Newhalem WA

Flood Watch December 9, 08:58pm until December 12, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch December 9, 08:58pm until December 12, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    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 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 28. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow.  Low around 25. West wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 34 by 2am. South wind 11 to 15 mph becoming west 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 34. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 25. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 14 to 20 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 28. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. Low around 25. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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 25. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Newhalem WA
 48.5°N 121.06°W (Elev. 6302 ft)
5:48 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
8pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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