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

Critical fire weather conditions will persist in the central High Plains through Friday as gusty winds and dry conditions continue. The heat wave across the West and Southwest will continue to intensify through the week, with daily and monthly record highs expected to be broken. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill40°F (4°C)
Last update 18 Mar 09:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

12 Miles NNE Index WA

Flood Watch March 18, 10:37pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 18, 10:37pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 41. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 40. South wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 41. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 26. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 39. South southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 41. South southwest wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 40. South wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 41. Southwest wind 13 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 26. West wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. 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 33. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
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 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles NNE Index WA
 48°N 121.48°W (Elev. 3816 ft)
8:16 pm PDT Mar 18, 2026
10pm PDT Mar 18, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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