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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 11:28 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles ESE Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 12:42pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 12:42pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 41 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 40. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm.  Low around 26. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 7 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 37 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 41. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 40. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 41. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers, becoming all snow after 11pm. Low around 26. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 7 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 24. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 37. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Rain and snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 27.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles ESE Darrington WA
 48.2°N 121.42°W (Elev. 3783 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
12pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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