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

CANYON CREEK (CYFW1)

Lat: 45.92944°NLon: 122.20278°WElev: 2592.0ft.

NA

54°F

12°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed SSE 5 MPH
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 19 Mar 12:52 PM PDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Mount St Helens WA

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Rain likely, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain.  Low around 47. South wind around 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  High near 51. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 51 °F

    Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am.  Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 3500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 50 percent chance of snow.  Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 43 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.

    High: 51 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow then
    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Rain likely, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Rain. Low around 47. South wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. High near 51. South wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night
Rain before 11pm, then a chance of rain and snow between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of snow after 2am. Snow level 6900 feet lowering to 3500 feet after midnight . Low around 33. West northwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday
A 50 percent chance of snow. Partly sunny, with a high near 43. West northwest wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of snow before 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of snow after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of snow between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51.
Monday Night
A chance of rain and snow before 2am, then a chance of rain. Snow level 4300 feet rising to 5500 feet after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly mixed with snow. 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 34.
Wednesday
Rain and snow. Cloudy, with a high near 41. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles NNW Mount St Helens WA
 46.24°N 122.23°W (Elev. 3465 ft)
12:41 pm PDT Mar 19, 2026
1pm PDT Mar 19, 2026-6pm PDT Mar 25, 2026
 
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