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

Index WA

Flood Watch March 19, 08:40am until March 20, 05:00pm
Flood Warning March 19, 08:40am until March 21, 05:00am
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch March 19, 08:40am until March 20, 05:00pm
    Flood Warning March 19, 08:40am until March 21, 05:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Today

    High: 54 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Steady temperature around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 50 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm.  Low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 54. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming north northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 49. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Steady temperature around 50. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming south southwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then showers likely after 11pm. Low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West northwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 11am, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
A chance of showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 51.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Index WA
 47.81°N 121.59°W (Elev. 715 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
8am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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