Fairholm, WA Weather Forecast and Current Conditions

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Current Conditions From Nearby Local Station

51°F
Feels Like 51°F  
Humidity 98% Dew Point 50°F Wind SSW 6 MPH Gusts 22 Barometer N/A
Solar Rad 16 w/m2
Report from a MADIS/MESONET weather station 3.7 mi. SSW of central Fairholm
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Point Forecast at a Glance

MonDec 15
Mon Dec 15: Thunderstorms, High 40F, Low 37F
100%
40
37
TueDec 16
Tue Dec 16: Rain, High 48F, Low 34F
100%
48
34
WedDec 17
Wed Dec 17: Snow Showers, High 40F, Low 34F
90%
40
34
ThuDec 18
Thu Dec 18: Snow, High 43F, Low 31F
100%
43
31
FriDec 19
Fri Dec 19: Rain And Snow, High 38F, Low 32F
50%
38
32
SatDec 20
Sat Dec 20: Rain And Snow, High 38F, Low 31F
50%
38
31
SunDec 21
Sun Dec 21: Rain And Snow, High 39F
50%
39
 

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7-Day Temperature Trend

Week Ahead Summary

High temperatures remain relatively stable through the week, ranging from 38°F to 48°F. Unsettled weather expected with wintry mix likely on at least 7 days.

Climate Context

This week's forecast shows temperatures running 3°F below the historical average for December. Normal highs for this period are around 44°F with lows around 34°F.

This Date in Weather History

1987 - A major winter storm hit the Great Lakes Region, intensifying explosively as it crossed northern Illinois. High winds and heavy snow created blizzard conditions in southeastern Wisconsin. Winds gusted to 73 mph, and snowfall totals ranged up to 17 inches at LaFarge. The barometric pressure at Chicago IL dropped three quarters of an inch in six hours to 28.96 inches, a record low reading for December. Up to a foot of snow blanketed northern Illinois, and winds in the Chicago area gusted to 75 mph. O'Hare Airport in Chicago was closed for several hours, for only the fourth time in twenty years. High winds derailed train cars at Avon IN. Light winds and partly sunny skies were reported near the center of the storm, a feature typical of tropical storms.

More on this and other weather history

Fairholm, WA 7 Day Weather Forecast Details

Monday Dec 15

Thunderstorms

Day: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 22 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 55 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Rain

Night: Rain, mainly after 1am. Low around 37. South southwest wind 11 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tuesday Dec 16

Rain

Day: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 48. South southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Snow Showers

Night: Rain before 4am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 34. Wind chill values between 21 and 31. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 23 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Wednesday Dec 17

Snow Showers

Day: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all rain after 10am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 40. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 21 to 26 mph decreasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Showers

Night: Showers before 3am, then rain after 3am. Low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Dec 18

Snow

Day: Rain before 4pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 43. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Rain And Snow

Night: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.

Friday Dec 19

Rain And Snow

Day: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.

Rain And Snow

Night: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.

Saturday Dec 20

Rain And Snow

Day: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.

Rain And Snow

Night: Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.

Sunday Dec 21

Rain And Snow

Day: Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.


About Fairholm, WA

Fairholm (also spelled Fairholme) is a campground in Clallam County, Washington, United States. The community is located at the west end of Lake Crescent in the Olympic National Park. Fairholm also features a general store, cafe, and other park-related buildings. Fairholm was settled just prior to 1891 by W.V. Wilson and was named by Caroline Jones. A post office, named "Fairholme", was there from 1891 to 1902; George Mitchell was its first postmaster. Boat service on Lake Crescent connected Fairholm to Piedmont on the northeastern shore.

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