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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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 12:01 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Washington Pass WA

Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:23pm until January 3, 10:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
  •  
    Winter Weather Advisory January 2, 12:23pm until January 3, 10:00am

    NOW until 10:00am Sat

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 31 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Low around 28. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Wintry Mix

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 32. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow, possibly mixed with freezing rain before 1am, then a chance of snow. Low around 28. South wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 29. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
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Point Forecast:
Washington Pass WA
 48.52°N 120.68°W (Elev. 5397 ft)
Last Update:
12:14 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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