Heat Wave Continues in the West; Critical Fire Weather Conditions in the High Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Critical fire weather conditions will continue over the next couple of days across portions of the High Plains as gusty winds and dry conditions persist. Read More >

Current conditions at

MF NOOKSACK (MNOW1)

Lat: 48.82453°NLon: 121.92951°WElev: 4970.0ft.

NA

41°F

5°C

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

5 Miles WNW Mt Baker WA

Flood Watch March 18, 01:00pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  Low around 39. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain. The rain could be heavy at times.  High near 41. South southwest wind around 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain.  High near 40. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 40 °F

    Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain.  Low around 39. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 8am, then rain and snow.  High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

    Low: 27 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.

    High: 33 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.

    Low: 23 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 39. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Wednesday
Rain. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 41. South southwest wind around 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday
Rain. High near 40. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Rain. Low around 39. South wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 8am, then rain and snow. High near 41. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Snow showers, possibly mixed with rain, becoming all snow after 11pm. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 27. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23.
Sunday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Monday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
Monday Night
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles WNW Mt Baker WA
 48.81°N 121.92°W (Elev. 4190 ft)
8:01 pm PDT Mar 17, 2026
11pm PDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 24, 2026
 
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