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 >

Current conditions at

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

Lat: 45.92944°NLon: 122.20278°WElev: 2592.0ft.

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 05:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Cougar WA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 43. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 44 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 42 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers.  Cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain showers before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers after 1pm.  Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 43. East wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 35. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. East southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. East wind around 7 mph.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers. High near 42. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Rain showers before 10am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers between 10am and 1pm, then rain showers after 1pm. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 3400 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Cougar WA
 46.1°N 122.31°W (Elev. 1991 ft)
5:45 am PST Dec 30, 2025
6am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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