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

43°F

6°C

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

Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 19, 08:46am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 08:46am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 44. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 44 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 46. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Low around 33. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 39 °F

    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of snow showers before 11am, 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
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 8pm, then a slight chance of snow showers between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 44. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 46. South southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Low around 33. West southwest wind 11 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
Rain and snow showers likely before 8am, then snow showers likely between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West southwest wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers before 11am, 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 snow showers between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Monday
A chance of snow showers before 2pm, then a chance of rain showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
Monday Night
Rain likely before 2am, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 43.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 32.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Newhalem WA
 48.67°N 121.23°W (Elev. 1493 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
8am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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