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 >

Current conditions at

MARTEN RIDGE (MRTW1)

Lat: 48.76292°NLon: 121.69823°WElev: 3520.0ft.

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

6 Miles NE Mt Baker WA

Flood Watch March 19, 05:18pm until March 20, 05:00pm
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Flood Watch
  •  
    Flood Watch March 19, 05:18pm until March 20, 05:00pm

    NOW until 5:00pm Fri

    Flood Watch

  • This Afternoon

    High: 38 °F

    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 37. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    Low: 37 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times.  Temperature falling to around 35 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 25 and 31. South 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: 38 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm.  Low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 24 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Snow likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 30 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Snow likely, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 20 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Snow.  High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Snow

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 22 °F

    Chance Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain. High near 38. South southwest wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 37. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Friday
Rain before 2pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature falling to around 35 by 5pm. Wind chill values between 25 and 31. South 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
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all snow after 8pm. Low around 24. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 8 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Saturday
Snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. West wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sunday
Snow. High near 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday Night
A chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Monday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night
Snow likely, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a high near 33.
Tuesday Night
Snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Cloudy, with a low around 26.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Thursday
Snow likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles NE Mt Baker WA
 48.84°N 121.73°W (Elev. 4613 ft)
2:36 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
5pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 26, 2026
 
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