Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed WNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 08:01 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SE Newhalem WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 08:23pm until January 2, 01:00pm
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 1, 08:23pm until January 2, 01:00pm

    NOW until 1:00pm Fri

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Steady temperature around 31. South wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Steady temperature around 31. South wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Southeast wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 24. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SE Newhalem WA
 48.5°N 121.06°W (Elev. 6302 ft)
7:42 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
8pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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