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

4 Miles NW Darrington WA

Flood Watch March 19, 02:27pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 02:27pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 52 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain.  Low around 34. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 48 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 31 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 52. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. West wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 52. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain. Low around 34. West southwest wind 3 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow likely before 8am, then snow likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow likely before 11am, then a chance of rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain before 8pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of rain and snow before 8am, then a slight chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 49.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NW Darrington WA
 48.29°N 121.67°W (Elev. 1726 ft)
1:05 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
2pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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