Late January Extreme Cold; Watching for Another East Coast Storm Threat This Weekend

Well below normal temperatures will continue for the eastern half of the Lower 48 this week. Another blast of arctic air will spread from the Plains through the East/Southeast Friday into Saturday with more record lows expected even into Florida. Forecasts are being monitored for increasing potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

Lat: 47.79992°NLon: 121.286°WElev: 2028.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed NE 7 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 22°F (-6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 27 Jan 12:29 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles SW Skykomish WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  High near 35. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. South wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Low around 34. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 38. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm.  High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Southeast wind 6 to 11 mph.
Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 1am. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south 11 to 16 mph in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. High near 35. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. South wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Low around 34. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. Southeast wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 1am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 1pm. High near 38. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Sunday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles SW Skykomish WA
 47.66°N 121.48°W (Elev. 5033 ft)
7:01 am PST Jan 27, 2026
1pm PST Jan 27, 2026-6pm PST Feb 2, 2026
 
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