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 >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

FINNEY CREEK (FIFW1)

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

NA

44°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SSE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 44°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 10:28 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SE Hamilton WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:30am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 11:30am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. South wind 13 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Temperature rising to near 44 by 8am, then falling to around 40 during the remainder of the day. South wind 13 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 30. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 36 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 44. South wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. South wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Temperature rising to near 44 by 8am, then falling to around 40 during the remainder of the day. South wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 30. West wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 36. West southwest wind 7 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. 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 27. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45.
Monday Night
A chance of snow before 8pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SE Hamilton WA
 48.47°N 121.94°W (Elev. 3720 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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