Cold Temperatures for the Eastern U.S.; Lake Effect Snow in the Great Lakes; Heavy Rain in the Pacific Northwest

Cold temperatures will continue across much of the eastern U.S. into today. Heavy lake effect snow continues into today east of Lakes Erie and Ontario. Two Pacific cold fronts will cross the Pacific Northwest early this week followed by another atmospheric river. Heavy rain and gusty winds are expected through midweek, with the potential for renewed urban and river flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Flood Watch in effect from December 18, 04:00 AM PST until December 20, 04:00 AM PST

Current conditions at

BUCK CREEK (BKRW1)

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

55°F

13°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	WSW 5 MPH
Barometer	NA
Dewpoint	46°F (8°C)
Visibility	NA
Last update	15 Dec 02:25 PM PST

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

17 Miles SE Randle WA

Flood Watch December 18, 04:00am until December 20, 04:00am

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Flood Watch

This Afternoon
High: 40 °F
Showers and
Windy
Tonight
Low: 35 °F
Rain/Snow
Likely and
Windy then
Snow Likely
and Breezy
Tuesday
High: 40 °F
Windy.
Rain/Snow
then Rain
Tuesday Night
Low: 26 °F
Very Windy.
Rain then
Rain/Snow
Wednesday
High: 29 °F
Heavy Snow
and Very
Windy
Wednesday Night
Low: 29 °F
Snow
Thursday
High: 33 °F
Heavy Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 28 °F
Rain/Snow
Friday
High: 30 °F
Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Snow level 6700 feet. Steady temperature around 40. Windy, with a west southwest wind around 29 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 7pm. Some thunder is also possible. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Windy, with a west southwest wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 13 to 18 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday

Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 11am. Snow level 5900 feet. High near 40. Windy, with a southwest wind 17 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Tuesday Night

Rain before 1am, then snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Snow level 6700 feet lowering to 5300 feet after midnight . Low around 26. Very windy, with a west wind 31 to 37 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Wednesday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 29. Very windy, with a west wind 29 to 34 mph decreasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 44 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

Wednesday Night

Snow. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Thursday

Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

Thursday Night

Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.

Friday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 30.

Friday Night

Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.

Saturday

Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.