Heavy Snow in the Northwest; Wintry Mix from the Great Lakes to Northeast

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today then the Northeast U.S. tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Jan 11:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Washington Pass WA

Winter Storm Warning January 6, 01:50pm until January 8, 04:00pm
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Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning January 6, 01:50pm until January 8, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 18. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 23. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 15. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  High near 22. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, mainly before 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. West wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, mainly after 1pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 23. Southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 15. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. High near 22. West wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Saturday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Washington Pass WA
 48.51°N 120.77°W (Elev. 5351 ft)
1:12 pm PST Jan 6, 2026
1pm PST Jan 6, 2026-6pm PST Jan 12, 2026
 
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