Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

48°F

9°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed S 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill47°F (8°C)
Last update 08 Dec 11:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Mount St Helens WA

Flood Watch until December 12, 04:00am
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch until December 12, 04:00am

    NOW until 4:00am Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 50 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain.  High near 49. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 45. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 52. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 50. Breezy, with a southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 41. Breezy, with a southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Tuesday
Rain. High near 49. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 45. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 52. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 49. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday
Rain. High near 51. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 53.
Saturday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Mount St Helens WA
 46.11°N 121.91°W (Elev. 1818 ft)
11:41 am PST Dec 8, 2025
12pm PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 14, 2025
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database