Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed W 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 05:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Mount St Helens WA

Flood Watch December 9, 06:05pm until December 11, 04:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch December 9, 06:05pm until December 11, 04:00pm

    NOW until 4:00pm Thu

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 47. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 46. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 45. Light west southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 47 by midnight. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 3 and 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 46. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 46. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 45. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Saturday Night
Rain, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4600 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Mount St Helens WA
 46.15°N 122.11°W (Elev. 2858 ft)
5:45 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
6pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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