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

MF NOOKSACK (MNOW1)

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

NA

40°F

4°C

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

7 Miles WNW Mt Baker WA

Flood Watch March 19, 11:17am until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 11:17am until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • Today

    High: 43 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 42. South wind around 11 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 42 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow.  Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 44 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers.  Low around 28. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 28 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow showers likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 38 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain. High near 43. South wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 42. South wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 5pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. South southwest wind 11 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain and snow showers before 11pm, then a chance of snow showers. Low around 28. West southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday
Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. West southwest wind 8 to 14 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 26. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow showers likely, mainly after 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 38. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow showers, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
Monday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Tuesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 38.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 35.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles WNW Mt Baker WA
 48.81°N 121.95°W (Elev. 3858 ft)
7:17 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
11am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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