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

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

Lat: 47.79992°NLon: 121.286°WElev: 2028.0ft.

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 24°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 20 Jan 04:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SW Skykomish WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. East wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 43 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East southeast wind around 8 mph.

    Low: 29 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the afternoon.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    High: 40 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 42. East northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. East southeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East southeast wind around 8 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27.
Saturday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Sunday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 40.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles SW Skykomish WA
 47.66°N 121.45°W (Elev. 4291 ft)
1:25 am PST Jan 20, 2026
5am PST Jan 20, 2026-6pm PST Jan 26, 2026
 
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