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

40°F

4°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 40°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 04 Jan 07:52 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles NW Mount St Helens WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow.  High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Likely
    and Breezy
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 30. Light west wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow, mainly after 4am.  Low around 26. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy 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 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 32.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 38. Breezy, with a south wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 31. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 30. Light west wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow, mainly after 4am. Low around 26. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. South wind 10 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NW Mount St Helens WA
 46.25°N 122.29°W (Elev. 4012 ft)
8:20 am PST Jan 4, 2026
8am PST Jan 4, 2026-6pm PST Jan 10, 2026
 
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