Heavy Lake Effect Snow Downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario; Fire Weather Concerns in the Southern Plains and Southeast

A multi-day heavy lake effect snow event is expected downwind of Lakes Erie and Ontario through New Year's Day. There is increasing confidence in snow squalls causing bursts of snow & gusty winds on New Year's Eve. Elevated fire weather conditions will continue today over parts of the Southern Plains and across much of the Southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 01:52 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles NNW Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 6 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 38. East southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 33 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: Rain likely, mainly after 4pm.  Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Rain
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 46. East wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 38. East southeast wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
New Year's Day
Rain likely, mainly after 4pm. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Rain. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Friday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 4300 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 3900 feet. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3500 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3400 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Snow level 3300 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles NNW Mount St Helens WA
 46.3°N 122.27°W (Elev. 2936 ft)
2:45 pm PST Dec 30, 2025
2pm PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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