Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain from the southern Plains to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather Conditions for the southern High Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected from the southern Plains to the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Severe storm hazards may include very large hail, severe wind gusts, and tornadoes. Additionally, storms could produce heavy rain that may lead to flash flooding. In the southern High Plains, strong winds and low relative humidity will create Critical fire weather conditions today. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

36°F

2°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 06 Mar 05:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Gold Bar WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am.  High near 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 39. West southwest wind around 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain.  High near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Rain.  Low around 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain and snow.  High near 40. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Heavy Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 10am. High near 40. Southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. West southwest wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain. High near 43. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Rain. Low around 38. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday
Rain and snow. High near 40. West wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Monday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 34. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Monday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
Wednesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 31.
Thursday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Gold Bar WA
 47.9°N 121.61°W (Elev. 3159 ft)
1:25 am PST Mar 6, 2026
6am PST Mar 6, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 12, 2026
 
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