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

45°F

7°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 45°F (7°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 07:28 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

14 Miles SSE Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 19, 07:46am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 07:46am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 43. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 46. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain showers before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers.  Low around 30. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 30 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 38. West wind around 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.

    Low: 31 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 46. South southeast wind around 8 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 43. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain showers before 8pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow showers. Low around 30. West wind around 10 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 38. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of rain showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A slight chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 8am and 11am, then a chance of rain showers after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
A chance of rain before 11pm, then rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 42.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
14 Miles SSE Newhalem WA
 48.49°N 121.15°W (Elev. 2264 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
7am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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