Station Name: SKAGIT RIVER AT NEWHALEM, WA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 561 feet

Nearest Address:
600 Ladder Creek Ln
Newhalem, WA 98283
Whatcom County

GPS Coordinates: 48.67179229, -121.2462348

Nearby Water Temperatures

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 16 at 12:58AM PDT until May 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:58 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 11:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow showers expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4000 feet, with higher amounts possible in the high terrain. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Olympics, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Late season snow showers in the mountains may impact those enjoying outdoor recreation in the mountains above 4000 feet through tonight. Warm road temperatures may limit roadway accumulations. However, temporary road accumulations will be possible in heavy snow showers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect cold conditions in the mountains. The highest chances for heavy showers will occur this afternoon. These showers could be accompanied by lighting and small hail.

Slow down and use caution while driving during or after heavy showers. Those recreating above 4000 feet should be aware of the potential for snow showers and thunderstorms. Have a plan for how to find safety and know where and how fast you can find shelter.

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 16 at 10:30AM PDT until May 17 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 10:30 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 8:00 PM

* WHAT...Snow showers. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches above 4000 feet, with higher amounts possible in the high terrain. * WHERE...Cascades of Snohomish and Northern King Counties, Cascades of Whatcom and Skagit Counties, Olympics, Cascades of Pierce and Lewis Counties, and Cascades of Southern King County. * WHEN...Until 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Late season snow showers in the mountains may impact those enjoying outdoor recreation in the mountains above 4000 feet through tonight. Warm road temperatures may limit roadway accumulations. However, temporary road accumulations will be possible in heavy snow showers. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect cold conditions in the mountains. The highest chances for heavy showers will occur this afternoon. These showers could be accompanied by lighting and small hail.

Slow down and use caution while driving during or after heavy showers. Those recreating above 4000 feet should be aware of the potential for snow showers and thunderstorms. Have a plan for how to find safety and know where and how fast you can find shelter.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – April 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For Spring 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for June 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) marine alerts will now be issued for smaller zone splits in certain areas of Atlantic and Pacific waters and 3) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – avril 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour le printemps 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement en juin 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement, 2) les alertes marines seront désormais émises pour des subdivisions de zones plus petites dans certaines régions des eaux de l’Atlantique et du Pacifique et 3) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 5:18 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:18 PM

Falling snow levels with possible snowfall accumulations at the highway summits and passes. Where: Allison Pass, Pennask Summit and Coquihalla Summit. When: Now through Sunday morning. Remarks: Falling snow levels in combination with upper level instability and moisture will bring the possibility of snowfall accumulations to Allison Pass and the Pennask and Coquihalla Summits through this long weekend. Be prepared for winter driving conditions across these high elevation routes and allow for extra time if driving conditions deteriorate. ### Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – April 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For Spring 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for June 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) marine alerts will now be issued for smaller zone splits in certain areas of Atlantic and Pacific waters and 3) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – avril 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour le printemps 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement en juin 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement, 2) les alertes marines seront désormais émises pour des subdivisions de zones plus petites dans certaines régions des eaux de l’Atlantique et du Pacifique et 3) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 10:03 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 2:03 AM

Falling snow levels with possible snowfall accumulations at the highway summits and passes. Where: Allison Pass, Pennask Summit, Coquihalla Highway, Rogers Pass. When: Now through Sunday morning. Remarks: Falling snow levels in combination with upper level instability and moisture will bring the possibility of snowfall accumulations to Allison Pass, Rogers Pass, and the Pennask and the Coquihalla Highway through this long weekend. Be prepared for winter driving conditions across these high elevation routes and allow for extra time if driving conditions deteriorate. ### Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.

special weather statement in effect

Service Notice – April 2026: The Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) CAP Service undergoes changes from time to time as the business of alerting evolves. For Spring 2026, changes are expected to include... 1) ECCC's initiative to introduce free-form polygons to represent the true threat area of a weather hazard is tentatively set for June 2026 deployment. Data changes will appear in CAP following this deployment, 2) marine alerts will now be issued for smaller zone splits in certain areas of Atlantic and Pacific waters and 3) other minor improvements and corrections. For more information on these changes: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/ | Notification de service – avril 2026: Le service du PAC d’Environnement et Changement climatique Canada (ECCC) subit périodiquement des changements à mesure que le système d’alerte évolue. Pour le printemps 2026, il y aura des changements incluant... 1) l’initiative d’ECCC visant à introduire des polygones libres pour représenter la véritable zone de menace d’un danger météorologique devrait être déployée provisoirement en juin 2026. Des changements de données apparaîtront dans le PAC à la suite de ce déploiement, 2) les alertes marines seront désormais émises pour des subdivisions de zones plus petites dans certaines régions des eaux de l’Atlantique et du Pacifique et 3) d’autres améliorations et corrections mineures. Pour plus d’informations sur ces changements: https://comm.collab.science.gc.ca/mailman3/hyperkitty/list/dd_info@comm.collab.science.gc.ca/

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:56 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 1:56 AM

Falling snow levels with possible snowfall accumulations at the highway summits and passes. Where: Allison Pass, Pennask Summit, Coquihalla Summit, Rogers Pass. When: Now through Sunday morning. Remarks: Falling snow levels in combination with upper level instability and moisture will bring the possibility of snowfall accumulations to Allison Pass, Rogers Pass, and the Pennask and Coquihalla Summits through this long weekend. Be prepared for winter driving conditions across these high elevation routes and allow for extra time if driving conditions deteriorate. ### Weather in the mountains can change suddenly resulting in hazardous driving conditions. Road conditions are available at https://www.drivebc.ca/. Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to BCstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on X using #BCStorm.