Heavy Snow in the Northwest; Wintry Mix from the Great Lakes to Northeast

Two cold fronts will pass through the Northwest U.S. this week with the main impact being heavy mountain snow across the Cascades, and northern Rockies. A quick moving storm system will bring mixed precipitation including some freezing rain to the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes today then the Northeast U.S. tonight into Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Renton Municipal Airport (KRNT)

Lat: 47.49509°NLon: 122.21437°WElev: 23.0ft.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 5 MPH
Barometer 29.72 in (1006.44 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 06 Jan 01:35 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SE Newcastle WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain.  High near 43. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow.  High near 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am.  Low around 34. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of rain after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 43. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. High near 41. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 34. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow likely before 10am, then rain and snow likely between 10am and 1pm, then rain likely after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A chance of rain, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Rain likely, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SE Newcastle WA
 47.51°N 122.1°W (Elev. 1201 ft)
1:25 pm PST Jan 6, 2026
1pm PST Jan 6, 2026-6pm PST Jan 12, 2026
 
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