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Strong Storm System Brings Heavy Mountain Snow to the Sierra Nevada and Critical Fire Weather Conditions to the Plains

A Pacific storm system will continue to bring low elevation rain and mountain snow to much of the West through Wednesday, with heavy mountain snow expected in the higher elevations of the Sierra Nevada. This system will also bring strong winds to the Intermountain West, Rockies, and Plains, which will create Critical fire weather conditions for the High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 21 Apr 09:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Stevens Pass WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. Steady temperature around 44. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 44. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 44. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday
Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 44. West wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain likely before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 47. West northwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
A chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
A chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WSW Stevens Pass WA
 47.71°N 121.21°W (Elev. 1939 ft)
Last Update:
2:15 pm PDT Apr 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm PDT Apr 21, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 28, 2026
 
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