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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 10:01 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Washington Pass WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 4am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 32 by 3am. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.

    High: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 23 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 4am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 32 by 3am. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7am. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. West wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 15 to 21 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington Pass WA
 48.51°N 120.64°W (Elev. 6827 ft)
5:48 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
10pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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