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Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 01:01 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Washington Pass WA

Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm
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Air Stagnation Advisory
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    Air Stagnation Advisory until January 1, 12:00pm

    NOW until 12:00pm Thu

    Air Stagnation Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 25 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. Southwest wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 15 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 24 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 19 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 23. Southwest wind around 7 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 7 mph.
New Year's Day
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 19. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 22. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Saturday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Washington Pass WA
 48.55°N 120.59°W (Elev. 7031 ft)
Last Update:
1:32 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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