Late January Extreme Cold; Watching East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

MINOT PEAK (MIPW1)

Lat: 46.89222°NLon: 123.41694°WElev: 1768.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 01:00 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Elma WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 49. South southeast wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 52. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain, mainly before 10pm.  Low around 43. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 53. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 4am.  Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain.  Cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 49. South southeast wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. South southeast wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 52. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain, mainly before 10pm. Low around 43. East southeast wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 4am. Low around 44. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 10am, then a slight chance of rain after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ENE Elma WA
 47.01°N 123.37°W (Elev. 200 ft)
1:25 pm PST Jan 28, 2026
1pm PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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