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

41°F

5°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles S Gold Bar WA

Flood Watch March 19, 07:55am until March 20, 05:00pm
Flood Warning March 19, 07:55am until March 21, 05:00am
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch March 19, 07:55am until March 20, 05:00pm
    Flood Warning March 19, 07:55am until March 21, 05:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 43. South southwest wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 46. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 31. Southwest wind 9 to 18 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 46. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 43. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. South southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 31. Southwest wind 9 to 18 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West northwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles S Gold Bar WA
 47.8°N 121.71°W (Elev. 3399 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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