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Strong Atmospheric River Bringing Heavy Rain to the Pacific Northwest; Areas of Snow in the North-Central and Eastern U.S.

A strong atmospheric river will bring prolonged heavy rainfall along with gusty winds to the Pacific Northwest through much of this week. The heavy rainfall may lead to widespread urban and river flooding. Accumulating snow is expected over parts of the central Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic today as well as the Upper Midwest and the Upper Great Lakes this evening into Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Kettle Falls (KFLW)

Lat: 48.595°NLon: 118.12417°WElev: 1337.0ft.

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 08 Dec 11:00 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Kettle Falls WA

Wind Advisory December 8, 07:00pm until December 9, 07:00am
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Wind Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain. High near 48. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Low around 36. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 37. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of rain after 10am. Snow level 2800 feet rising to 3500 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. South wind 5 to 8 mph. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
Rain. Snow level 3500 feet. Low around 36. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NW Kettle Falls WA
 48.62°N 118.12°W (Elev. 1289 ft)
Last Update:
9:23 am PST Dec 8, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm PST Dec 8, 2025-6pm PST Dec 14, 2025
 
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