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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

Walla Walla Regional Airport (KALW)

Lat: 46.09462°NLon: 118.2858°WElev: 1168.0ft.

Mostly Cloudy

36°F

2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed N 0 MPH
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.55 mb)
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 02 Jan 12:53 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 8 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 33. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 33 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain likely, mainly between 7am and 10am. Snow level 5900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 10 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain before 7pm, then a chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 33. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
Rain likely, mainly between 7am and 10am. Snow level 5900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 10pm. Snow level 5500 feet. Low around 31. South wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Bluewood Ski WA
 46.1°N 117.8°W (Elev. 5161 ft)
Last Update:
12:46 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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