Lake-effect Snow and Whiteout Conditions in the Great Lakes Region; Below-average Temperatures in the East

Heavy lake-effect and lake-enhanced snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes and produce some whiteout conditions that could cause difficult travel conditions. A coastal low will produce moderate to heavy snow over parts of southern and eastern New England into the afternoon. Below average temperatures are expected across the eastern U.S., particularly with chilly morning temperatures. Read More >

Current conditions at

ASHFORD (ASHW1)

Lat: 46.75522°NLon: 122.10975°WElev: 1421.0ft.

NA

32°F

0°C

Humidity 98%
Wind Speed E 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 08:10 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Clear, with a low around 40. East northeast wind around 11 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Clear

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Sunny, with a high near 48. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 48 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of snow after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Clear, with a low around 40. East northeast wind around 11 mph.
M.L.King Day
Sunny, with a high near 48. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East southeast wind around 8 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thursday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Mt Rainier WA
 46.83°N 121.87°W (Elev. 5328 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
8pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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