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

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 04:25 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Mount St Helens WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Rain.  Low around 34. South southeast wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 40. Southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 40. East southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am.  Snow level 5000 feet. High near 40. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Breezy. Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10am.  High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow.  Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 34. South southeast wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 40. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 6800 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Steady temperature around 40. East southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7am. Snow level 5000 feet. High near 40. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4800 feet. Low around 35. Breezy, with a south wind 17 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 10am. High near 37. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Mount St Helens WA
 46.25°N 122.14°W (Elev. 3917 ft)
1:05 am PST Jan 2, 2026
1am PST Jan 2, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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