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

12 Miles WNW Newhalem WA

Flood Watch March 19, 06:10am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
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    Flood Watch March 19, 06:10am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 36. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow.  High near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm.  Low around 24. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Snow then
    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 29 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 19 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain before 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow between 11am and 2pm, then rain after 2pm. High near 37. Southwest wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 36. Southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 37. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. Low around 24. Wind chill values between 17 and 22. West southwest wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely, mainly before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 29. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. 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 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Monday
A chance of snow showers, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 32.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Breezy.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
12 Miles WNW Newhalem WA
 48.72°N 121.48°W (Elev. 5932 ft)
3:02 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
6am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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