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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

45°F

7°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed E 3 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 15°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 10 Mar 01:01 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Washington Pass WA

Winter Storm Watch March 12, 05:00am until March 13, 11:00am
Winter Storm Warning March 10, 05:00pm until March 11, 06:00pm
Blizzard Warning March 11, 06:00pm until March 12, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Warning
Blizzard Warning

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow. High near 22. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 24. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow and
    Areas Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 8pm. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Areas
    Blowing Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 14 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 23 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow. High near 22. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 17. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 30. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow. Low around 18. Breezy, with a southwest wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 70 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Areas of blowing snow. High near 24. Windy, with a west wind 24 to 29 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 60 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow before 8pm. Low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 28. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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Point Forecast:
Washington Pass WA
 48.53°N 120.65°W (Elev. 5617 ft)
Last Update:
2:04 pm PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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