Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

BUCK CREEK (BKRW1)

Lat: 46.05667°NLon: 121.53861°WElev: 2708.0ft.

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NNW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 12 Apr 04:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles E Mount St Helens WA

  • Today

    Today: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely then
    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow.  High near 34. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain showers likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow showers. Snow level 4000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
Rain and snow showers likely before 11pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 34. Southwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Snow level rising to 4700 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
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Point Forecast:
16 Miles E Mount St Helens WA
 46.22°N 121.88°W (Elev. 3806 ft)
4:41 am PDT Apr 12, 2026
5am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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