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Significant Severe Weather in the Upper Midwest; Blizzard Conditions in the Cascades; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in Hawaii

Significant severe thunderstorms, including the risk for strong to intense tornadoes, are expected across the Upper Midwest this afternoon and evening. An atmospheric river will bring blizzard conditions to the northern Cascades. A powerful Kona storm is expected to impact Hawaii today into Saturday, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

Lat: 48.34694°NLon: 120.72028°WElev: 1230.0ft.

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 39%
Wind Speed NW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 20°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 10 Mar 12:01 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Washington Pass WA

Winter Storm Watch March 12, 05:00am until March 13, 11:00am
Winter Storm Warning March 10, 05:00pm until March 11, 06:00pm
Blizzard Warning March 11, 06:00pm until March 12, 05:00am
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  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 27. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Blowing
    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow. Patchy blowing snow before 8am, then patchy blowing snow after 2pm. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow and
    Patchy
    Blowing Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow, mainly after 2pm. High near 27. Southwest wind around 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 20. Southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Widespread blowing snow, mainly between 11pm and 5am. Low around 22. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 65 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow. Patchy blowing snow before 8am, then patchy blowing snow after 2pm. High near 29. Breezy, with a southwest wind 14 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14.
Sunday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Rain and snow. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Washington Pass WA
 48.5°N 120.71°W (Elev. 4321 ft)
Last Update:
9:42 am PDT Mar 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm PDT Mar 10, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 16, 2026
 
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