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

39°F

4°C

Humidity 58%
Wind Speed NE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Jan 11:29 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Gold Bar WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Areas of dense fog after 4am.  Otherwise, clear, with a steady temperature around 40. East wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog

  • M.L.King Day

    M.L.King Day: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Areas of dense fog after 4am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Areas
    Dense Fog

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind.

    High: 55 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Areas of dense fog after 5am.  Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light east wind.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Areas
    Dense Fog

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Areas of dense fog before 10am.  Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Areas Dense
    Fog then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of rain after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 48.

    High: 48 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Areas of dense fog after 4am. Otherwise, clear, with a steady temperature around 40. East wind around 6 mph.
M.L.King Day
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 56. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Monday Night
Areas of dense fog after 4am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 55. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Areas of dense fog after 5am. Otherwise, mostly clear, with a low around 39. Light east wind.
Wednesday
Areas of dense fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Thursday
A slight chance of rain after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gold Bar WA
 47.87°N 121.67°W (Elev. 489 ft)
7:01 pm PST Jan 18, 2026
11pm PST Jan 18, 2026-6pm PST Jan 25, 2026
 
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