Hawaii and Guam Concerns; Record Warmth Spreads Eastward; Heavy Snow for Sierra-Nevada; Severe Weather for the Plains

A very active spring pattern with tropical concerns across the Pacific. Heavy rainfall will continue to impact Hawaii this weekend. Meanwhile we continue to monitor a developing typhoon that may affect Guam into early next week. For the Lower 48, heavy snow for mountains of California this weekend, increase threat for severe thunderstorms next week for the Plains and record warmth spreads east. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 12 Apr 04:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Index WA

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 45 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Low around 33. West wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow.  High near 37. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow.  Low around 31. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. South southwest wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 28. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 45. East northeast wind 5 to 13 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. Low around 33. West wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday
Snow. High near 37. Wind chill values between 24 and 29. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Monday Night
Snow. Low around 31. Wind chill values between 23 and 28. South southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 28. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 11am, then snow showers after 11am. Some thunder is also possible. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Friday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Saturday
A slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Index WA
 47.79°N 121.61°W (Elev. 5118 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Apr 11, 2026
4am PDT Apr 12, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 18, 2026
 
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