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

MARTEN RIDGE (MRTW1)

Lat: 48.76292°NLon: 121.69823°WElev: 3520.0ft.

NA

42°F

6°C

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA NA MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update NA
Extended Forecast for

10 Miles SSE Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:21am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 11:21am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 34 °F

    Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 32. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.

    Low: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Snow. The snow could be heavy at times.  Temperature rising to near 34 by 8am, then falling to around 30 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between 16 and 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

    High: 34 °F

    Heavy Snow
    and Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 11pm, then snow showers likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 19. Wind chill values between 6 and 16. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Breezy. Heavy
    Snow then
    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 24 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

    Low: 15 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 19 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Snow. High near 34. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches possible.
Tonight
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 32. Wind chill values between 22 and 27. Southwest wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Friday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to near 34 by 8am, then falling to around 30 during the remainder of the day. Wind chill values between 16 and 23. Breezy, with a southwest wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 11pm, then snow showers likely after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 19. Wind chill values between 6 and 16. Breezy, with a west wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 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 15.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 29.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 19. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 24. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
10 Miles SSE Newhalem WA
 48.55°N 121.14°W (Elev. 7999 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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