Lake Effect Snow through Saturday: A Series of Storms Impact the West

Lake effect snow showers will continue through Saturday downwind of Lakes Erie, Ontario and the eastern portion of Lake Superior. A series of storm systems will continue to impact California and the Pacific Northwest through the weekend and into next week, bringing widespread rainfall, mountain snowfall, and gusty winds. Coastal flooding is expected in northern California. Read More >

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

31°F

-1°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NW 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 30°F (-1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 01 Jan 06:01 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

Washington Pass WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 28 by 2am. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 27. West wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Steady temperature around 27. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow.  High near 28. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. South wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 22 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow, mainly after 7pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 28 by 2am. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow, mainly before 10am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 27. West wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Steady temperature around 27. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow. High near 28. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. South wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 24. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 21. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 11. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 18.
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Point Forecast:
Washington Pass WA
 48.51°N 120.64°W (Elev. 6827 ft)
2:53 pm PST Jan 1, 2026
6pm PST Jan 1, 2026-6pm PST Jan 8, 2026
 
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