Critical Fire Weather in the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South

Gusty winds and low relative humidity will bring fire weather concerns over parts of the central and southern High Plains. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the Mid-South region and central Gulf states. Above average temperatures are expected across much of the country, and numerous daily record-tying/breaking highs will be possible. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

33°F

1°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 32°F (0°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 09 Mar 12:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSW Index WA

Winter Storm Watch March 11, 05:00am until March 13, 11:00am
Winter Storm Warning March 9, 01:26pm until March 10, 05:00am
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Winter Storm Watch
Winter Storm Warning
  •  
    Winter Storm Warning March 9, 01:26pm until March 10, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Tue

    Winter Storm Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow showers, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 26. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow showers.  High near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 31. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. South southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 43. South wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain and snow.  Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow showers, mainly before 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 26. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday
Snow showers. High near 33. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 43. South wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain and snow. Low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 36. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Friday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Friday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38.
Saturday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSW Index WA
 47.79°N 121.58°W (Elev. 1322 ft)
8:00 am PDT Mar 9, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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