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

38°F

3°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed NNE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 09:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles N Cougar WA

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers.  High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 44 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 39 °F

    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers.  Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. East southeast wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. East wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 7 mph.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. East southeast 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 39. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers. High near 44. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night
Showers. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
Showers. Snow level 3800 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain showers before 4am, 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. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 3400 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 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles N Cougar WA
 46.14°N 122.32°W (Elev. 1998 ft)
10:41 am PST Dec 30, 2025
10am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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