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

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

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

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill44°F (7°C)
Last update 02 Jan 07:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles WSW Mount St Helens WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 43. Southeast wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly after 1am.  Steady temperature around 42. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  Snow level 5100 feet. High near 42. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain and
    Breezy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow.  Snow level 3700 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm.  Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 43. Southeast wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 1am. Steady temperature around 42. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. Snow level 5100 feet. High near 42. South southeast wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Snow level 5200 feet lowering to 4600 feet after midnight . Low around 37. Breezy, with a south wind 13 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3700 feet. High near 39. South southwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10pm. Low around 35. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles WSW Mount St Helens WA
 46.17°N 122.27°W (Elev. 3166 ft)
8:41 am PST Jan 2, 2026
8am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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