Heat Persists Across the Central and Western U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in the Rockies and High Plains

Record-breaking heat expected in the Central and Western U.S. for the next several days. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will create elevated to critical fire weather conditions over portions of the Rockies and High Plains Wednesday and Thursday. Rain and mountain snow are possible across the Pacific Northwest into the Rockies through Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

FINNEY CREEK (FIFW1)

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

NA

39°F

4°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NNW 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 25 Mar 03:28 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

16 Miles SSE Newhalem WA

Winter Weather Advisory until March 26, 05:00am
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Winter Weather Advisory
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    Winter Weather Advisory until March 26, 05:00am

    NOW until 5:00am Thu

    Winter Weather Advisory

  • Overnight

    Low: 27 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  High near 31. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    High: 31 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.

    Low: 21 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 13 and 23. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 20 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Snow. Low around 27. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Wednesday
Snow before 2pm, then snow showers between 2pm and 5pm, then snow after 5pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 31. Wind chill values between 16 and 21. West southwest wind 15 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Wednesday Night
Snow likely, mainly before midnight. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21. Wind chill values between 11 and 16. West wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 7 inches possible.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 13 and 23. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West southwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of snow after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A chance of snow before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Sunday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Monday
Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Tuesday
A chance of rain and snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
16 Miles SSE Newhalem WA
 48.48°N 121.08°W (Elev. 3159 ft)
11:27 pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
3am PDT Mar 25, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 31, 2026
 
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