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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

JIM CREEK (SWYW1)

Lat: 48.1785°NLon: 122.02919°WElev: 786.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SSE 4 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 48°F (9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 19 Mar 11:42 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSW Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 12:06pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 12:06pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 45 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 44. South southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Steady temperature around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am.  Low around 29. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 29 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 45. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 44. South southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Steady temperature around 43. South southwest wind 10 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 8pm, then rain and snow showers between 8pm and 2am, then snow showers likely after 2am. Low around 29. South southwest wind 7 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. West wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 5pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Monday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 41.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSW Darrington WA
 48.13°N 121.65°W (Elev. 2717 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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