Early Spring Heat Wave in the Southwest U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Central Rockies and Plains

An unusual early Spring heat wave will continue much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through early next week. Many locations are likely to set records for the highest-ever March temperature. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through Saturday as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. Read More >

Current conditions at

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

52°F

11°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed NNE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles E Mount St Helens WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 59 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 3am.  Low around 47. Light southwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, mainly after 9am.  High near 53. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 34. West wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level 2700 feet lowering to 1900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 47. Light southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain, mainly after 9am. High near 53. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Low around 34. West wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 2700 feet lowering to 1900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain after 11am. Snow level rising to 3300 feet in the afternoon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 51.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Snow level 3700 feet lowering to 3000 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles E Mount St Helens WA
 46.16°N 121.89°W (Elev. 1555 ft)
10:26 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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