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

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSW 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:29 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles SSE Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:15pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 02:15pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 38 by 5pm. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    High: 42 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 27. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. West wind 8 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 42. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 38 by 5pm. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 19 and 24. West wind 8 to 14 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 32. West wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then a chance of rain between 8pm and 11pm, then a slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 11pm. 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 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles SSE Darrington WA
 48.04°N 121.53°W (Elev. 4006 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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