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 NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 07:01 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Washington Pass WA

Flood Watch December 9, 07:53pm until December 12, 07:00am
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch December 9, 07:53pm until December 12, 07:00am

    NOW until 7:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 35. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. 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.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 30. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 31.

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow before 2am, then rain and snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 34 by 4am. South wind 6 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. 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.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 30. West wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 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 25. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow before 1pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 31.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Washington Pass WA
 48.53°N 120.65°W (Elev. 5617 ft)
5:48 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
7pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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