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

ELBOW LAKE (ELSW1)

Lat: 48.69092°NLon: 121.90893°WElev: 3040.0ft.

NA

44°F

7°C

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

3 Miles S Mt Baker WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:37am until March 20, 05:00pm
Click here for hazard details and duration
Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 11:37am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then rain between 8pm and 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 2am.  Low around 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8am, then rain between 8am and 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 11am.  Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 21 and 28. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 37 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times.  Low around 22. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. West southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. West southwest wind 9 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly 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.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 37. Southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8pm, then rain between 8pm and 2am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 2am. Low around 35. West southwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Friday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow before 8am, then rain between 8am and 11am, then rain, possibly mixed with snow after 11am. Temperature falling to around 33 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 21 and 28. South southwest wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 22. Wind chill values between 14 and 19. West southwest wind 11 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. 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 40 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 31.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 21.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles S Mt Baker WA
 48.74°N 121.83°W (Elev. 5951 ft)
11:22 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database