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

42°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 19 Mar 04:29 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Index WA

Flood Watch March 19, 05:09am until March 20, 05:00pm
Flood Warning March 19, 05:09am until March 21, 05:00am
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
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    Flood Watch March 19, 05:09am until March 20, 05:00pm
    Flood Warning March 19, 05:09am until March 21, 05:00am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Overnight

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 29. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Rain. Low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 41. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 14 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 29. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 25. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly between 11am and 5pm, then a chance of snow after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
Rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 29.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 34.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Index WA
 47.86°N 121.54°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
5am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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