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

The next blast of Arctic air surges south down the Plains, across the Great Lakes and through the Southeast and East Friday through Saturday. This could be longest duration of cold in several decades. Forecast models are being closely monitored for potential of another significant winter storm to impact the eastern United States this coming weekend. Confidence in coastal impacts has increased. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

34°F

1°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 28 Jan 09:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Index WA

  • Today

    Today: Snow, mainly after 11am.  High near 37. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am.  Low around 35. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 39. Wind chill values between 25 and 31. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 38. East southeast wind 14 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 40. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain.  Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.

    Low: 38 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow, mainly after 11am. High near 37. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow before 10pm, then rain and snow between 10pm and 1am, then snow after 1am. Low around 35. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Snow before 7am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 39. Wind chill values between 25 and 31. East southeast wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain before 4am, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 38. East southeast wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 40. Southeast wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 10pm, then a chance of rain. Low around 37. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain before 4am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Index WA
 47.77°N 121.58°W (Elev. 5272 ft)
7:01 am PST Jan 28, 2026
10am PST Jan 28, 2026-6pm PST Feb 3, 2026
 
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