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

FINNEY CREEK (FIFW1)

Lat: 48.39236°NLon: 121.81828°WElev: 2160.0ft.

NA

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 01:28 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles S Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:04pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 02:04pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 45. South southwest wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.

    Low: 45 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 47. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 47 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely.  Low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Slight
    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 48. South southwest wind around 8 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 45. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 2 and 3 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 47. South southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Low around 32. Southwest wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 2pm and 5pm, then a chance of rain after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Monday
A slight chance of snow before 2pm, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46.
Monday Night
A slight chance of rain before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles S Darrington WA
 48.15°N 121.62°W (Elev. 2133 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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