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

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

Lat: 45.92944°NLon: 122.20278°WElev: 2592.0ft.

NA

53°F

12°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:52 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Mount St Helens WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, mainly before 5pm.  High near 49. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. South southwest wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 45. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Low around 28. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.

    High: 43 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, mainly before 5pm. High near 49. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 45. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 2am, then a chance of snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Low around 28. West northwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 4900 feet rising to 6300 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 5900 feet lowering to 3900 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles ENE Mount St Helens WA
 46.21°N 122.12°W (Elev. 3865 ft)
8:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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