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

47°F

8°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed SSE 0 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 03:28 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles W Stehekin WA

Flood Watch March 19, 03:58pm until March 20, 05:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 03:58pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 35 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 34. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 11am, then rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then snow likely after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 20 and 27. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow.  Low around 21. Wind chill values between 9 and 18. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 25 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 16 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 35. Southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 34. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. West southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 11am, then rain and snow between 11am and 2pm, then snow likely after 2pm. The rain and snow could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 31 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 20 and 27. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow. Low around 21. Wind chill values between 9 and 18. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 25. West wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A slight chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Monday Night
A chance of snow, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 23. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 25. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 17. Breezy.
Thursday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 28.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles W Stehekin WA
 48.37°N 121.05°W (Elev. 6266 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
3pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database