Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

50°F

10°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 18 Mar 03:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Index WA

Flood Watch March 18, 04:32pm until March 20, 05:00pm
Flood Warning March 18, 04:32pm until March 19, 04:20pm
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Flood Watch
Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Watch March 18, 04:32pm until March 20, 05:00pm
    Flood Warning March 18, 04:32pm until March 19, 04:20pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 42. South wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 42. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 42. South wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 43. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Sunday
A chance of snow, mainly after 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles N Index WA
 47.86°N 121.54°W (Elev. 3497 ft)
3:18 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
4pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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