Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

FIRE TRNG. ACADEMY (FTAW1)

Lat: 47.45678°NLon: 121.66517°WElev: 1580.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 17 Mar 08:07 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

11 Miles SW Skykomish WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Today

    Today: Rain.  High near 42. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 45. Southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 45 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 42. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 45. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 41. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 45. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 45. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
11 Miles SW Skykomish WA
 47.61°N 121.53°W (Elev. 3284 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 17, 2026
9am PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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