Prolonged Atmospheric River in the Pacific Northwest; Snow and High Winds from the Upper Midwest into the Northeast

A prolonged atmospheric river will continue to impact the Pacific Northwest into the Northern Rockies with heavy rainfall, areas of urban and river flooding, landslides, heavy mountain snow, and gusty winds into Thursday. A strong clipper system will bring the threat of heavy snow and high winds across the Upper Midwest/Great Lakes as well as portions of the interior Northeast and Appalachians. Read More >

Current conditions at

STEHEKIN-AIRSTRIP (STRW1)

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

NA

37°F

3°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed WNW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Dec 10:01 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

28 Miles NE Newhalem WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to around 34 by 4am. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 27. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow, mainly before 4pm.  High near 28. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow.  High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 10pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow, mainly after 10pm.  Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 34 by 4am. Southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Southwest wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 9 to 13 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 27. Southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 11 to 17 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow, mainly before 4pm. High near 28. West wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. High near 30. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29.
Saturday Night
Snow, mainly after 10pm. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Snow. Low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 31. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
Snow. High near 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
28 Miles NE Newhalem WA
 48.99°N 120.85°W (Elev. 5741 ft)
5:48 pm PST Dec 9, 2025
10pm PST Dec 9, 2025-6pm PST Dec 16, 2025
 
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