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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 98%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 04:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Washington Pass WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 25. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 28. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 23. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 23 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 28. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. West wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow, mainly after 7pm. Low around 25. West wind 9 to 11 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 28. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 23. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 21. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 19.
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Point Forecast:
Washington Pass WA
 48.51°N 120.64°W (Elev. 6827 ft)
Last Update:
3:52 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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