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

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Index WA

Flood Warning until further notice
Flood Watch March 19, 09:07am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Warning until further notice
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    Flood Warning until further notice
    Flood Watch March 19, 09:07am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 41. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to near 43 by 8am, then falling to around 39 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 29. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 38 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 41. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 43 by 8am, then falling to around 39 during the remainder of the day. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 29. Wind chill values between 21 and 26. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34. West northwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Index WA
 47.77°N 121.58°W (Elev. 5272 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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