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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

30°F

-1°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed ENE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 16°F (-9°C)
Visibility NA
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 22 Jan 03:29 AM PST
Extended Forecast for

18 Miles E Darrington WA

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 21 and 31. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. East wind 6 to 10 mph.

    Low: 24 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 13 and 23. East wind 6 to 11 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 13 and 18. East wind around 9 mph.

    Low: 22 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 34. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

    High: 34 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 35.

    High: 35 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.

    Low: 25 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 21 and 31. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 13 and 23. East wind 6 to 11 mph.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 22. Wind chill values between 13 and 18. East wind around 9 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 34. East wind 5 to 8 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 35.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Monday
A slight chance of snow after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
18 Miles E Darrington WA
 48.22°N 121.23°W (Elev. 6060 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 am PST Jan 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am PST Jan 22, 2026-6pm PST Jan 28, 2026
 
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