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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

Stampede Pass (KSMP)

Lat: 47.27648°NLon: 121.33817°WElev: 3970.0ft.

NA

20°F

-7°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed NA 4 MPH
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.43 mb)
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill14°F (-10°C)
Last update 30 Dec 04:56 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Snoqualmie Pass WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 29 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 11 to 13 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. East wind 9 to 11 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • New Year's Day

    New Year's Day: A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. East wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind 11 to 13 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. East wind 9 to 11 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. East wind around 10 mph.
New Year's Day
A 30 percent chance of snow after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Southeast wind 6 to 9 mph.
Thursday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ESE Snoqualmie Pass WA
 47.39°N 121.34°W (Elev. 5131 ft)
Last Update:
4:20 am PST Dec 30, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5am PST Dec 30, 2025-6pm PST Jan 5, 2026
 
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