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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

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

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

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 02 Jan 01:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 34. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of rain and snow before midnight, then snow. Steady temperature around 33. Windy, with a southeast wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Windy. Slight
    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a south wind 29 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Very windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Very
    Windy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow and
    Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Windy.

    High: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Windy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, mainly after 3pm. Snow level 7000 feet. High near 34. West southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of rain and snow before midnight, then snow. Steady temperature around 33. Windy, with a southeast wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow, mainly after 3pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Windy, with a south wind 20 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Very windy, with a south wind 29 to 33 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Very windy, with a southwest wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 46 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 26. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 26. Windy.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 24. Windy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 25.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Mount St Helens WA
 46.2°N 122.21°W (Elev. 6598 ft)
Last Update:
2:41 pm PST Jan 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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