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

52°F

11°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed N 2 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 47°F (8°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:25 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain, mainly before 3am.  Low around 46. Light south wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 49. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow.  Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Light northwest wind.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 32 °F

    Rain then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

    Low: 28 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 46 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Slight Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.

    Low: 33 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

    High: 50 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain, mainly before 3am. Low around 46. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 49. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 2am, then a chance of rain and snow. Snow level 7300 feet lowering to 3800 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Light northwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. West northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Sunday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a slight chance of rain after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Snow level 4400 feet rising to 5500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Tuesday
Rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Tuesday Night
Rain and snow. Snow level 6000 feet lowering to 4100 feet after midnight . Cloudy, with a low around 33.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Snow level 3600 feet lowering to 2900 feet. Cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Mount St Helens WA
 46.17°N 122.08°W (Elev. 2575 ft)
12:41 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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