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

SAWMILL FLATS (MEFW1)

Lat: 46.9675°NLon: 121.08444°WElev: 3000.0ft.

NA

18°F

-8°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 17°F (-8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 30 Dec 06:25 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

8 Miles SSE White Pass WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 35 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A chance of snow before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow likely between 7pm and 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 35. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Light southwest wind.
New Year's Day
A chance of snow before 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow likely before 7pm, then snow likely between 7pm and 1am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
8 Miles SSE White Pass WA
 46.54°N 121.31°W (Elev. 5059 ft)
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
7am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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