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

DRY CRK (DCCW1)

Lat: 45.94361°NLon: 121.9875°WElev: 2697.0ft.

NA

49°F

9°C

Humidity 63%
Wind Speed N 1 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 08:25 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

15 Miles ESE Mount St Helens WA

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely, mainly before 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 58 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 48. Calm wind.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 53. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 53 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 3400 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Chance Rain

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm.  Snow level 2000 feet rising to 2700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of rain after 11am.  Snow level 3100 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely, mainly before 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 48. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 53. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7500 feet lowering to 3400 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West northwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Saturday
A chance of rain before 8am, then a chance of rain and snow between 8am and 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Snow level 2000 feet rising to 2700 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 46. Calm wind becoming west northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 52.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Monday
A slight chance of rain after 11am. Snow level 3100 feet rising to 4400 feet in the afternoon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Rain. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3300 feet lowering to 2700 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
15 Miles ESE Mount St Helens WA
 46.11°N 121.91°W (Elev. 1818 ft)
8:41 am PDT Mar 19, 2026
9am PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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