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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles WNW Stevens Pass WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:22am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 11:22am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Steady temperature around 41. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 42. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 27. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 15 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.

    Low: 21 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 42. West southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Steady temperature around 41. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 42. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. West wind around 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind around 15 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles WNW Stevens Pass WA
 47.8°N 121.2°W (Elev. 4757 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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