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Snow Squalls May Impact the Northeast on Thursday; Dangerously Cold Arctic Air Impact the North-Central US

Snow showers and snow squalls are likely to develop across the Northeast on Thursday. Lake effect snow will persist downwind of the Great Lakes. An arctic blast will bring frigid temperatures, gusty winds and dangerous wind chills to the Northern Plains before expanding to the South and East. A major winter storm will begin impacting the Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley Friday. Read More >

Current conditions at

JOHNSON RIDGE (SKKW1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 19°F (-7°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 21 Jan 04:29 PM PST
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSE Darrington WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 31 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 18 and 28. East wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 23. East northeast wind around 7 mph.

    Low: 23 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 37.

    High: 37 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. South southeast wind around 7 mph.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the morning.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Wind chill values between 18 and 23. East southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 18 and 28. East wind 3 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 23. East northeast wind around 7 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 25.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 37.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSE Darrington WA
 48.07°N 121.44°W (Elev. 5407 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 pm PST Jan 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm PST Jan 21, 2026-6pm PST Jan 28, 2026
 
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