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. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central Plains through the weekend 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

43°F

6°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed ENE 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Index WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:16pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 11:16pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 44. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm.  Low around 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 23 and 29. West wind 6 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable  in the evening.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.

    High: 44 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. South southwest wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 44. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 8pm and 11pm, then snow likely after 11pm. Low around 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. Wind chill values between 23 and 29. West wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. West wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow, becoming all rain after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
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.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Index WA
 48.03°N 121.43°W (Elev. 3077 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
11pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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