Heat the Southwest; Fire Weather in the Central U.S.; Kona Low Impacting Hawaii

A rare March heat wave is ongoing with much above-normal temperatures over the Southwest U.S. through this weekend. Periods of critical fire weather will persist from the central Rockies to the central and southern Plains through the weekend as gusty winds and low relative humidity continue. A Kona low will continue to bring several rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to Hawaii through Sunday. Read More >

Current conditions at

KIDNEY CREEK (KCFW1)

Lat: 48.92022°NLon: 121.94264°WElev: 3485.0ft.

NA

29°F

-2°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed SE 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 25°F (-4°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 21 Mar 09:28 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles NNE Mt Baker WA

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 4 and 9. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    Low: 18 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Heavy
    Snow

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between 5 and 14. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.  New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

    High: 28 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wind chill values between 7 and 15. West wind 8 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 19 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 7 and 17. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 35 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Snow likely after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming east southeast in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

    Low: 26 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Snow before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times.  High near 32. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.

    High: 32 °F

    Heavy Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible.  Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

    Low: 22 °F

    Heavy Snow

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Snow.  Cloudy, with a high near 28.

    High: 28 °F

    Snow

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Snow.  Cloudy, with a low around 17.

    Low: 17 °F

    Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow likely, mainly after 4am. The snow could be heavy at times. Increasing clouds, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 4 and 9. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values between 5 and 14. West southwest wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wind chill values between 7 and 15. West wind 8 to 15 mph becoming south after midnight.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 7 and 17. South wind 8 to 11 mph becoming west in the morning.
Monday Night
Snow likely after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. West northwest wind 7 to 13 mph becoming east southeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tuesday
Snow before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 32. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 5 to 9 inches possible.
Tuesday Night
Snow showers. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.
Wednesday
Snow. Cloudy, with a high near 28.
Wednesday Night
Snow. Cloudy, with a low around 17.
Thursday
Snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.
Thursday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Friday
A chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 33.
Friday Night
A slight chance of snow. Partly cloudy, with a low around 21.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles NNE Mt Baker WA
 48.97°N 121.71°W (Elev. 4337 ft)
2:01 pm PDT Mar 21, 2026
10pm PDT Mar 21, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 28, 2026
 
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