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

54°F

12°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed WNW 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 11 Apr 01:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

21 Miles SSE Packwood WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm.  Snow level 6200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 6 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers between 4am and 5am.  Snow level 6100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely, mainly after 2pm.  Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 33. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 33 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow showers likely before 5pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers, mainly after 11am.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Snow level 6200 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 48. West wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers between 4am and 5am. Snow level 6100 feet. Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Showers likely, mainly after 2pm. Snow level 6000 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Calm wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Rain showers before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 4300 feet after midnight . Low around 33. West wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
Snow showers likely before 5pm, then snow showers likely, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. West wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers, mainly after 11am. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 26. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
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Point Forecast:
21 Miles SSE Packwood WA
 46.31°N 121.56°W (Elev. 4209 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
2pm PDT Apr 11, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 17, 2026
 
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