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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

37°F

3°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 11:01 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ENE Washington Pass WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 26 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 28. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. Low around 21. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 24. West wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 21 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 15 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 26. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind 9 to 13 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 28. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 21. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 24. West wind 14 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 16. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 21. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 20. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 14. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 18. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18. Blustery.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles ENE Washington Pass WA
 48.55°N 120.59°W (Elev. 7031 ft)
Last Update:
10:06 am PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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