Critical Fire Weather in the High Plains and Midwest; Heavy Snow in the Western Mountains and Northern Plains

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring critical fire weather to the central/southern High Plains and portions of the Midwest. Two Pacific storms will continue to bring heavy mountain snow and gusty winds to the western U.S. through Thursday. A swath of wintry weather, including heavy snow and a wintry mix, is expected from the Northern Plains to New England. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed E 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 27°F (-3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Feb 05:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

Skykomish WA

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind.  Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. Calm wind.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 4am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Calm wind. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 24 and 34. Calm wind. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 4am, then a slight chance of snow after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Sunday
Snow before 4pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Skykomish WA
 47.7°N 121.33°W (Elev. 2536 ft)
1:26 am PST Feb 18, 2026
5am PST Feb 18, 2026-6pm PST Feb 24, 2026
 
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